While some criticise the EU’s Securitisation Regulation’s reporting requirements for being unnecessarily onerous, others attest to the usefulness of the data
Data gaps for SMEs create additional burdens for speciality finance transactions
The Securitisation Regulation’s failure to revive public markets in the EU has come under the spotlight as part of the article 46 regulatory review
The conflict has quickened change to energy markets, trade dynamics and political approaches in Europe and the US
A surprising combination of corporate, academic and investor groups is urging the SEC to reject derivatives disclosure rules, and many parties cite activism as a key reason
The outcome of the equivalence decision hinges on the extent to which the EU is willing to compromise stability and competitiveness for the sake of high-level political objectives
Cross-border challenges and key differences between CFTC and SEC rulesets have emerged as firms decide how to adhere to the US capital markets regulator's framework
The UK’s wholesale markets review consultation period may have official concluded but its market-led approach to rule-making has only just begun
The issuer and lawyers involved unpack the challenges of the deal and what lies ahead for infrastructure asset backed securities as an asset class
This year’s European Capital Forum was held virtually on May 25 and 26, here EMEA reporter Natasha Teja gives a run through of the two day event
Debt issuance using a new approach, loyalty programmes, is likely a Covid-19 recovery measure from American and rivals Delta and United Airlines but could well be here to stay
As the world moves to open up digital asset innovation, the UK has gone in the opposite direction with its recent ban on the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives
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A closer look at covered funds as part of the Rule, and why its definition needs to be redefined
In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, we take a look at stock market circuit breakers and how they’re used to alleviate stress
IFLR examines the latest iteration of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation and how financial institutions are implementing it
The latest in IFLR's free-to-read explainer series is Brie Lam's extensive analysis of post-crisis margin rules for derivatives
IFLR's latest primer looks in depth at the most likely long-term replacement for the Libor benchmark interest rate
With seven months to go, STS transactions are anything but simple, transparent and standardised
Asia Pacific markets are also getting ready for the end of the 30-year old rate
Regulation and risk management expert Bozena Gulija examines how interest and resources have increased when it comes to this category of risk
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Opinion: the transition from IBORs to RFRs is not a competition
The transition from Libor and its many iterations to risk-free rates is finally picking up pace, but should not be considered a race -
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 -
Opinion: structured finance poses threat to economic stability
The US financial system is under threat, and experts believe that the structured finance space is likely to be the cause of the next financial crisis
The Asia-Pacific 2023 awards research has begun – winners will be announced at a live event in Singapore in March 2023
All the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals from the third IFLR Africa Awards
All the shortlisted deals, teams, firms and individuals – winners will be announced at a ceremony in Dubai on October 12
Davis Polk wins firm of the year plus all the night’s winning deals, teams and individuals