Transparency lacking at EU bank supervisors Market participants say that for integration to work, the ECB must make more information available. But the real value of the data remains unclear By Lizzie Meager May 31 2016
Bitcoin definition remains unclear under new bill Counsel in Japan say the new bill fails to define the nature of a virtual currency, with some arguing that bitcoin should be treated as formal tender By Brian Yap May 31 2016
Investors adjust to limited China enforcement rights In light of new foreign direct lending guidelines for Chinese companies, counsel have warned investors to do their homework first By Brian Yap May 23 2016
Realising what it’s worth: duties of secured lenders An English court has clarified mortgagees’ duties when enforcing on property. Lenders should ensure a considered and informed sales process By Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom May 20 2016
Multilaterals must collaborate to spur private funding Speakers at the ICMA’s annual conference in Dublin debated how to fill the $5 trillion funding hole facing global infrastructure projects By Lizzie Meager May 19 2016
China’s war on ‘channel lending’ CBRC's latest crackdown on shadow banking follows last year's six-fold spike in debt receivables, which has further rattled the debt-ridden banking sector By Brian Yap May 17 2016
How sukuk can solve Africa’s infra gap Islamic bonds are well-suited to project financing and a rise in popularity for social impact products means demand is there. But sovereigns must pave the way first By Lizzie Meager May 16 2016
What could Brexit mean for US financial institutions? Partners from Hogan Lovells gathered in New York on May 10 to debate the transatlantic impact of the historic UK referendum By Edward Price May 09 2016
POLL: MetLife Sifi ruling What will be the biggest ramification of the recent court decision upholding MetLife’s challenge to its Sifi status? Vote now By Edward Price May 04 2016
Bank of Cyprus gives loans international makeover The debt restructure of a major local company shows how Cypriot lenders are modernising their approach to lending By Lizzie Meager May 03 2016
Basel drops IRR capital requirement The decision to scrap the proposal is seen as both a softening and hardening of the regulatory stance against interest rate risks By Edward Price May 02 2016
