While the island nation aims to open up to foreign investment, it does so with the caveat of a review mechanism that allows the president to prohibit investments which endanger national security
Whilst Saudi Arabia has had large investment outflows and has taken steps to position itself as a regional hub, the country is struggling to attract investment from overseas
Notwithstanding the dominating downward trend and the blow dealt by the SEC proposals, SPACs will live on and continue to represent an attractive alternative to some market participants
The billionaire Tesla owner may seek to renegotiate his $44 billion acquisition, but observers contend that he could have trouble walking away from the deal
The argument for efficiencies made through advance rulings by the Takeovers Panel and the ousting of the courts by the panel will not outweigh current system’s benefits
The social media company's merger proxy sheds further light about potential problems with Musk's filings while providing juicy details about the lead-up to the deal
Two more deals are announced along with four SPAC IPOs and a new warning from former President Trump's vehicle
Areas of divergence between the European, international and US standards setters include double materiality and the potential inclusion of SMEs
The Tokyo Stock Exchange revamp will be of little use without fundamental changes to allegiant holdings and independent director training, suggest sources
The Tesla CEO must traverse a narrow path for a transaction that will face investor and congressional criticism focused on process, price and public discourse
Arbitrageur investors wonder whether the activist could buy more equity to block a tender for the TV ratings company or if the PE consortium might walk away
The continued focus on the sustainability agenda is forcing general counsel into becoming ESG experts and serving as a bridge between executive management and a diverse range of stakeholders
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