HFT still divides opinion Two central bank reports have come up with conflicting approaches to regulating the practice. There is still little consensus after years of discussion By Lizzie Meager November 25 2016
EU insolvency reform cautiously welcomed The Commission hopes to shift to a culture of preventive restructuring as early as possible. By Lizzie Meager November 23 2016
DEAL: Ladbrokes/Gala Coral merger The combination of two of the UK’s biggest bookmakers shows just how central antitrust considerations are becoming to M&A By Lizzie Meager November 23 2016
Viability of Norway model for the UK debated Financial regulator head Morten Baltzersen says it’s been satisfactory for the Nordic country to have a voice but not a vote. By Lizzie Meager November 17 2016
DEAL: China's first covered bond The landmark deal by Bank of China has a host of ‘first’ labels attached. It’s also green, and the first ever offshore issuance backed by PRC assets By Lizzie Meager November 16 2016
FCA’s competition powers: the in-house view It’s been 18 months since its remit expanded, and the regulator has just opened its first case. Lawyers under its supervision reflect on the progress so far By Lizzie Meager November 15 2016
Priips rules delay cannot compromise quality The structured products industry has welcomed the one-year postponement, but urged regulators to maintain momentum By Lizzie Meager November 11 2016
DEAL: AB InBev/SABMiller merger The third-largest M&A deal of all time has finally closed after more than a year of negotiations By Lizzie Meager November 10 2016
EXCLUSIVE: CMA reveals enforcement priorities The regulator’s head of enforcement Michael Grenfell has explained how it’s working to increase its caseload By Lizzie Meager November 10 2016
DEAL: world’s first forest bond Investors can choose between cash and carbon credits on this inaugural deal, backed by BHP Billiton By Lizzie Meager November 03 2016
