Israeli competition reforms boost M&A The small country is making history by introducing the first ever anti-concentration law. Private equity houses will reap the benefits By Lizzie Meager August 03 2016
Brexit spells end to merger control’s one-stop-shop Dual-track filings are likely to become the norm amid concerns that the UK will take an interventionist approach to M&A By Lizzie Meager July 20 2016
Fund managers celebrate AIFMD advice Esma’s long-awaited advice on passporting for non-EU countries is good news for many – Britain included By Lizzie Meager July 19 2016
Firms still aren’t ready for MAR Despite it having come into effect on July 3, counsel say many market players haven’t yet finished working through its requirements By Lizzie Meager July 14 2016
Inside Nykredit’s new wave bail-in bond The Danish mortgage lender has issued a unique type of contractually recognised bail-inable senior debt. By Lizzie Meager July 12 2016
Single Supervisory Mechanism: 18 months on Despite some teething problems with transparency and efficiency, the ECB’s ambitious project has been a broad success By Lizzie Meager July 12 2016
Steven Maijoor on EU reform's progress Esma's chair sheds light on regulatory technical standards, investment recommendation definitions and reporting requirements By Lizzie Meager July 11 2016
Ugo Bassi on the CMU IFLR caught up with the EC's new director of financial markets for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union to talk CoCos, ETFs, crowdfunding and more By Lizzie Meager July 11 2016