How US prudential standards could fragment global market Dodd Frank's proposed enhanced prudential standards risk causing a domino effect that would be especially damaging for emerging market banks By Ashley Lee October 29 2013
Shuanghui-Smithfield merger explained Shuanghui’s $4.7 billion acquisition of US pork processor Smithfield, the largest Chinese takeover of a US company, could signal a shift in the countries' FDI relations By Ashley Lee October 22 2013
Aussie RMBS needs more offshore investors The country's domestic RMBS issuances remained strong throughout the financial crisis. But the market must now look farther afield for new investors. By Ashley Lee October 16 2013
Does anti-money laundering jeopardise bar independence? Lawyers and bar associations at the 2013 IBA annual conference have rallied against anti-money laundering laws inspired by the FATF recommendations By Ashley Lee October 07 2013
Distressed asset sales: a best practice guide Lawyers at this week's IBA annual conference have outlined how best to complete successful M&A deals involving distressed assets By Ashley Lee October 07 2013
Qihoo 360 landmark convertible explained Qihoo 360’s convertible bond was not only the first this year but also the largest ever such offering from a US-listed Chinaco. By Ashley Lee October 02 2013
Chinese SBLC-backed bond first explained China ZhengTong Auto last month became the first Chinese private sector issuer to offer a bond backed by a standby letter of credit. By Ashley Lee October 02 2013
India’s first Companies Act 2013 notifications explained On September 12, India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued a notification bringing into force 98 sections of the country’s Companies Act 2013. By Ashley Lee September 25 2013
