IPO sentiment in the APAC region will continue to be affected by high interest rates, the banking crisis and geopolitical tensions
Research for the 2023 Middle East awards has begun – winners will be announced at a live event in Dubai in October
The FCA has proposed a striking makeover of stock market listing rules amid a global IPO decline
Despite its strong push to mandate central clearing for US Treasury trades, the SEC is unlikely to move forward without the authorities’ green light
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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IFLR examines the SEC’s latest proposals to enhance climate disclosures and combat greenwashing across the US investment management industry
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the impact of the PCAOB audit requirements on US-listed Chinese companies, the potential for an agreement and alternatives companies are considering
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the Commission’s proposal on climate disclosures for issuers, for which the comment period will end on June 17
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the impact of the rules on foreign investments and the implications of the newly added listing regulations for restricted sectors
In our latest explainer, we take a closer look at the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive
This edition of IFLR’s free-to-read primer series looks at high frequency trading (HFT), exploring recent trends in the space and discussing assertions levelled against certain strategies
IFLR’s latest free-to-read explainer looks at direct listings and how they differ from traditional IPOs
IFLR’s latest free-to-read primer looks at Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest, addressing what it is, what it does and related retail investor protection issues
In IFLR’s latest primer, we look at the significance of the UK Stewardship Code and how recent changes will impact asset management
In this IFLR’s explainer, we look at the significance of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and how it affects investors
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Opinion: Bridging the gender gap through bonds
Use-of-proceeds and sustainability-linked bonds offer ample opportunities for issuers and investors to channel financing to address gender inequality in Asia -
OPINION: the SEC’s overwhelming rulemaking agenda is too much too soon
A plethora of legislation from the US securities regulator is likely to lead to problems down the line as the market struggles to follow along -
Opinion: Arm IPO proves London’s rule changes have flopped
Changes to the listing rules were expected to attract more tech companies to the London equity markets, but the semiconductor and software company’s decision to list in the US has exposed serious weaknesses in the regime -
Opinion: Sri Lanka inching closer to looming debt cliff
The island nation needs to consider restructuring options while reorienting its economy to reduce import dependence -
OPINION: China’s bond defaults have come of age
While there are worrying signals for investors in the Chinese bond market, there are also signs that regulations and infrastructure for market-oriented debt resolutions are developing
The Women in Business Law Awards is excited to present the shortlist for the 2023 Europe, Middle East, & Africa Awards.
The sector’s reputation for keeping investments ethical could be key to protecting stakeholders from the potential new banking crisis while it rides on the sustainability wave
Political tensions around sustainability are running high in the US, but more consistency around investment practices could change the narrative
The Women in Business Law Awards is excited to present the shortlist for the 2023 Americas Awards.