CABEI’s ambitious proposal is in for a sea of struggles as it looks to unite a mishmash of regulatory markets
A debt restructuring for Ukraine is unlikely to pose legal challenges given the international goodwill towards the country and the precedent set by its 2015 restructuring
The EU's extended plan creates voluntary framework to fill in Taxonomy’s gaps
The innovative blended finance product was initially based on an impact bond model, however the capital-at-risk structure had to be changed to make the bond commercially tenable
Scrutiny on Russia’s sovereign debt and related markets has grown as the threat of missed coupon payments lingers
Standard setting and public sector support can improve markets’ trust in the credibility of climate transition financial products
Sustainability-linked bonds make a powerful statement about government’s ambition as Chile issues a sustainability-linked bond
Fund managers see growing likelihood of Russia removal from EMBI
The IMF has confirmed that the debt laden country has agreed to refinance its near $50 billion debt with the DC-based financial institution
With its ability to attract a wide investor base and its accessibility over senior debt, hybrid financing is starting to take off on the continent
Sanctions and dovish central bank expectations abound as Russia invades Ukraine, as Global Capital reports
The interbank and exchange market connection will increase accessibility for onshore Chinese bond markets
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IFLR’s free-to-read explainer series looks at how securities firms are preparing for the new rules
IFLR spoke to bankers and lawyers about the regulation-light German bond/loan hybrid that’s becoming increasingly popular across Europe
A closer look at fallback reference rates in standard documentation for Libor contracts following its permanent cessation in 2021
Regulators’ answer to the Libor-rigging scandal is confusing market participants everywhere. IFLR explains what you need to know in the latest instalment of this free-to-read series
The two powers are diverging on their approaches to Russia for the first time
IFLR's latest primer looks in depth at the most likely long-term replacement for the Libor benchmark interest rate
The second part of IFLR's Sonia primer looks at how a new forward-looking rate could work
Asia Pacific markets are also getting ready for the end of the 30-year old rate
The PRC is focusing on internationalising the use of the renminbi
The first part of this primer takes a look at the benchmark that is being touted as the one the market will use post-Libor in the UK
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Opinion: Sri Lanka inching closer to looming debt cliff
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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 -
Opinion: Mifid II's US impact remains uncertain
While the EU regulation has had a clear and sweeping influence on activity in Europe, the extent to which it has affected the US divides the industry -
Counsel should consider Bremain as well as Brexit
The UK's decision to stay in the EU could have far reaching consequences too, particularly in boosting the Capital Markets Union
Davis Polk wins firm of the year plus all the night’s winning deals, teams and individuals
Research for the third edition of the IFLR Africa Awards is now underway
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Europe Awards.
All the shortlisted deals, teams, and firms of the year - winners will be announced on May 5