Investor protection rules strain banks Panellists at IFLR’s European Capital Markets Forum debated the consequences of PDIII and a new product governance regime By Lizzie Meager April 26 2016
Deal of the month: Italy's project bond first The EIB has diversified its infrastructure remit through the refinancing of a toll road surrounding Venice By Lizzie Meager April 20 2016
FCA’s IPO overhaul assessed The British regulator has proposed issuers provide more information earlier in the process. But it must strike the balance between transparency and cumbersome procedures By Lizzie Meager April 20 2016
EIB Italian project bond tests new law The pan-European export credit agency has diversified its project remit with the successful refinancing of an Italian toll road By Lizzie Meager April 18 2016
The limits to US/EU harmonisation Market participants regularly bemoan the lack of a consistent transatlantic regulatory framework. By Lizzie Meager & Edward Price April 12 2016
France diverges on fund lending rules As the country takes a slightly different approach to Italy’s recent reform, Europe’s regulatory fragmentation continues By Lizzie Meager April 11 2016
Portuguese swaps case loss sets precedent The decision has brought significant legal certainty on governing law to future international derivatives contracts By Lizzie Meager March 31 2016
Saudi boosts governance with new law After 50 short years, the Kingdom has a new companies’ law. It will improve shareholder protections and ease the company formation process By Lizzie Meager March 29 2016
CoCos hit by new prospectus regime The new rules, aimed at improving investor protection, will increase the burden on issuers of AT1 securities with no obvious benefit By Lizzie Meager March 23 2016