Bank rescues compared The US and European bailouts show that both require more centralised regulation, and more sophisticated rules to stay ahead of innovation
Bank of England's counsel; Jackson Taylor joins Latham from Cadwalader; And Andrew Tarbuck joins the firm in Dubai
Credit crunch undermines Argentina's debt South America prepares for another Argentinean credit freeze
The big question: How should UK insolvency law change? Counsel can't agree on whether reform is desirable or even necessary
Buy back your bank debt Companies can now take advantage of bank debt trading below par to buy at a discount
Christopher Meyn, Gávea Investimentos The private equity counsel discusses legislative changes in Brazil that encourage investment
David W Rivkin, Debevoise & Plimpton Azerbaijani hockey, tempestuous Swedish wrestlers and what to do after the IBA
The future of Islamic finance Counsel argue over Aaoifi, Islamic law and the role of the region’s finance centres
A market being replaced The product cannot recover from recent market turmoil. But there are replacements
Outside the FSA's power Regard for the limits on power and proper consultation would have created confidence
This is not an emergency The US government must take a step back and evaluate the credit derivatives market's problems. Another emergency order would doom the market
