Despite its strong push to mandate central clearing for US Treasury trades, the SEC is unlikely to move forward without the authorities’ green light
Restrictions on data access leave investors increasingly worried about China’s fundamental investability
Tauhid Ijaz and George Kiladze of Hogan Lovells demystify Basel III's impact on significant risk transfer securitisations
The much-anticipated programme will make it easier and more cost-effective for foreign investors to manage risk in the Chinese derivatives market
This year's conference in Sharm El-Sheikh saw the focus shift to developing countries and their need for financial support
Controversial issues such as the treatment of murabahas by AAOIFI have highlighted difficulties for a standardised approach to Islamic finance
As COP comes to Africa this November, market participants expect a boost in ESG product appetite
Key challenges for dealmakers included ensuring a new bond-funded loan for the Barbados government, completing buy-back of existing debt and creating a conservation framework
Concerns over valuations, depth of liquidity and the focus on dividends over capital growth are other factors to consider in push to attract listings
The revenue system saw heavy scrutiny after the rise in popularity of zero commission trading platforms
IFLR surveyed bankers, lawyers and firms on London’s listing rules and changes that need to be made going forward
Grey areas remain over changes to debt and equity capital markets bookbuilding
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Political tensions around sustainability are running high in the US, but more consistency around investment practices could change the narrative
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