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From the five-year suspension of the double volume cap to the creation of a designated reporter regime, the European Parliament’s draft report mirrors parts of the UK’s Wholesale Markets Review
Paul Simcock and John Stephen of Alston & Bird explain the common issues that funds should be mindful of before venturing into deals
A lack of clarity on the scope of application of the rate could lead to potential lawsuits and market confusion
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The UK is often deemed a relatively trustworthy and easy jurisdiction to bid into, but it does have its quirks when it comes to overseas investors looking to buy a British company
The two remaining Conservative candidates, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, have both made post-Brexit regulatory divergence a focal point of their campaigns
While crypto usage has been seen as contributing to the depreciation of the naira, proponents say benefits outweigh risks
The new Consumer Duty regime and updates to the financial promotions rules are likely to provoke the biggest change to retail regulation in decades
Top performing law firms in key markets announced
All the shortlisted deals, teams, firms and individuals – winners will be announced at a ceremony in Dubai on October 12
Brian Peccarelli, customer markets COO at Thomson Reuters, discusses how ‘transparency’ has come to achieve a near-mythical status in the halls of corporate America in the past five years
The privatisation of the Brazilian electricity company faced a myriad of political, social and regulatory obstacles that almost upended the deal on more than one occasion
The urgency for Japanese businesses to sell off non-core units due to corporate governance is creating opportunities for private equity
Different types of litigation could arise from the SEC proposals on enhanced disclosures for issuers, but cases brought forward by the regulator will likely be the most common
Regimes such as SFDR have set a precedent and prepared the asset management industry for enhanced climate disclosures
Lawyers involved in the first GDR listings reveal the challenges they faced in the deals and offer advice for issuers and underwriters
Mushtaq Kapasi of International Capital Market Association discusses the history of the Global Master Repurchase Agreement and its transformation for the digital age
An expected rise in ESG litigation will provide an extra enforcement tool to increase accountability for environmental crimes
Proposals to regulate green investments for investment funds in the US have been criticised for being unnecessarily prescriptive, costly and invasive
Move to introduce a code of conduct for ESG evaluation and data providers lauded as industry seeks greater transparency; however, its impact may be limited
The nascent sustainable securitisation space struggles with a lack of dedicated standards and inadequate data sets
From the five-year suspension of the double volume cap to the creation of a designated reporter regime, the European Parliament’s draft report mirrors parts of the UK’s Wholesale Markets Review
A lack of clarity on the scope of application of the rate could lead to potential lawsuits and market confusion
As Liz Truss vows to slash large parts of Mifid II, the FCA’s new rules move steadfastly in the opposite direction
As the debate on whether the rate is needed in US dollar, market participants make a case for its use in legacy bonds
Davis Polk wins firm of the year plus all the night’s winning deals, teams and individuals
Research for the third edition of the IFLR Africa Awards is now underway
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Europe Awards.
All the shortlisted deals, teams, and firms of the year - winners will be announced on May 5
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Features | Special Focus | Opinions
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Ashley Alder, IOSCO board chair and CEO of SFC, Hong Kong SAR: part two
Alder discusses the rapid evolution of digital assets and Madrid based organisation IOSCO's involvement in the global process -
Ashley Alder, IOSCO board chair and CEO of SFC, Hong Kong SAR: part one
Alder discusses the ongoing efforts of global market regulators to address the risks presented by climate change and the rapid evolution of digital assets -
Gender equality in the workplace: a Q&A with Hristina Dzhevlekova, counsel at Wolf Theiss
Fifty years on from the birth of the glass ceiling concept, how are EU companies scoring on issues of gender equality?
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieAuthors from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie highlight trends, developments, topical challenges and issues, and key regulatory and market changes impacting the Nigerian financial and corporate markets
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMayuko Takahashi of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides an overview of the stablecoins regulations under Japan’s amended Payment Services Act
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva & AssociadosTiago Arouca Mendes, Paula Duarte Rocha and Ana Berta Mazuze of Morais Leitão discuss the risks of money laundering and the need to build the necessary environment for the fintech sector to thrive