Regtech must serve a purpose Innovative new technology like artificial intelligence is exciting but it must solve a problem that already exists, according to speakers at IFLR’s Fintech Europe forum By Lizzie Meager April 03 2017
DEAL: Kuwait’s first sovereign bond The GCC country is a late arrival to the party with its inaugural $8 billion deal and the establishment of a global medium-term note programme By Lizzie Meager March 29 2017
DEAL: Europe’s first TLAC bond Bank of America’s €4 billion deal has revealed a transatlantic divergence over global regulation By Lizzie Meager March 27 2017
UK bankers still struggle with conduct A third of staff at banks said they see a conflict between their employers' stated values and the way business is done – but there are some positives By Lizzie Meager March 23 2017
Independent research providers win at Mifid II As both banks and asset managers try to understand the rules, boutique firms are capitalising on the opportunity of a more level playing field By Lizzie Meager March 21 2017
Asian clients will leave Europe after Mifid II The requirement that trading venues must report on behalf of all stakeholders - even if they’re not subject to the rules - is likely to cause an exodus By Lizzie Meager March 16 2017
DEAL: first IPO on Saudi’s parallel market The Nomu, similar to London’s AIM, is the first secondary stock market in the Gulf. It’s further proof of the kingdom’s commitment to economic diversification By Lizzie Meager March 15 2017
DEAL: Banks Renewables wind farm financing The £210 million deal has combined commercial bank debt with institutional investment for the first time on a project that’s not yet operational By Lizzie Meager March 14 2017
How to build a local green bond market Policy support is virtually essential, according to speakers at an industry event. Governments could learn a lot from China By Lizzie Meager March 09 2017
Utility company takeover sets UK scheme precedent A judge’s decision to disregard shareholder votes cast against the interests of the class reinforces the legal certainty of schemes By Lizzie Meager March 08 2017
