The digital securities exchange has launched the world’s first institutional tokenised sukuk backed by a sovereign-linked instrument
The Islamic bond-like instrument appears favourable but interpretation and standardisation obstacles are impeding its global development, say four lawyers
The partner at White & Case’s Dubai and London offices explores sukuk complexities and his team’s innovative strategies in capturing this market
Bryan Pascoe of ICMA reflects on the structural weaknesses the global bond markets have experienced and the opportunities for change
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Sponsored by PwCKely Pesketzi of PwC Legal Greece reports on Greece’s economic rebound and the solidifying of its banking and finance systems through new legal provisions and tools
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Sponsored by GarriguesDecreased availability and increased costs of funding have altered the behaviour of borrowers and lenders in the Peruvian leveraged finance market. Thomas Thorndike of Garrigues highlights the main themes and considers the outlook
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieExperts from Baker McKenzie provide an overview of the main trends in the leveraged finance market during a turbulent period, with an M&A backlog and imminent maturities indicating a recovery
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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: 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
IFLR is pleased to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals in the 2023 Americas Awards
IFLR is pleased to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals in the 2023 Europe Awards
Winners will be revealed at a ceremony on May 18 at the Metropolitan Club, New York
Winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony on May 3 at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London