A case in point: Greece's bad bank for NPLs The member state is looking to launch a so-called bad bank to tackle its pile of sour debt. But some obstacles lie ahead
Asian exchanges compete for IPOs of new economy companies Hong Kong is set to shelve its ban on dual class shares to attract new economy companies. Other exchanges are following suit
How high yield and TLBs are converging Terms for high yield bonds and leveraged loans continue to converge, driven by growing similarity in investor bases, increased market size and liquidity, and more oversight
Opinion: gambling with deregulation damages the average investor The Trump government appears intent on repealing Obama-era regulation no matter the actual cost to individuals
POLL: the changing face of Cfius The US government is blocking inbound M&A at levels never seen before. What is the reason behind this unprecedented change in approach?
The spectre of Chinese NPLs Bad loans continue to haunt China. Getting rid of them for good is no easy task
How to bid for business Balancing participation and risk management is key to successfully navigate the complexities of tenders
Key questions on subordination There are different forms and treatments of subordination agreements in Swiss insolvency. This article is inspired by the authors’ experience representing the security agent of $1.75 billion bond issue of a Swiss based oil refinery group
Watch this space: how merger clearance is evolving Several countries want to increase national security reviews of foreign buyers, and have set plans in motion to implement investment clearance reforms
Progress so far on Mifid II research Over two months in, and the new rules are not having the impact they were initially expected to
The changing face of Schuldschein This traditional German debt instrument is attracting international interest
Are banks still special? Their role was redefined during the financial crisis, and now they face the challenges of digital currencies and fintechs
Mini-bonds unpicked Diversifying the sources of funding and reducing their dependency on bankers: SMEs can kill two birds with one stone
Singapore banks using blockchain for AML While this could be positive development, issues of cross-border applicability and governance analysis need to be ironed out
SMR, GDPR could lead to senior talent shortage Wide-ranging financial regulation has caused many to take alternative career routes and this could have a counter-productive impact on industry compliance: http://bit.ly/2GAhw8j
Private equity in more robust position than before crisis The market is just as competitive as before the crisis but with added awareness of risk
DEAL: Pacific Alliance’s first earthquake bond The World Bank's $1.36 billion catastrophe bond is a capital markets first for Chile, Colombia and Peru
Businesses retreating from consent under GDPR The upcoming regulation does not automatically require consent so businesses could choose an easier way: http://bit.ly/2Iprnyg
PRIMER: a comparison of EU and US bank resolution regimes Bank failures have happened on both sides of the Atlantic - with different rules and outcomes
GDPR will impact US M&A The EU regulation's extraterritorial reach means corporates will need to increase due diligence for data privacy and security
Vietnamese NPLs: new right to seize secured assets is major improvement A lack of market players and enforcement coordination is hampering bad debt disposals
End of sovereign issuances in Middle East could trigger sukuk boom Volatility and an uncertain geo-political backdrop could see investors shift to the Islamic finance market
FRTB: meeting regulatory objectives not a priority for banks Other regulations including Mifid II have closer deadlines so require greater resource distribution
Beneficial ownership could be answer to AML in Indonesia Businesses have to provide the government with information on their beneficial owners. Multiple layers of rules make it difficult
Merger reverse break fees are here to stay Break fees in the UK were banned five years ago but their counterpart remains, a sign of the seller-friendly market conditions
Priips: industry begs Commission to clarify scope This week's news from Practice Insight: inside the letter sent to the EC on Priips scope, banks warn others against becoming too relaxed on CCP relocation, and Mifid firms' LEI drive runs out of steam
US regulators seek to recalibrate bank capital rules for G-Sibs Both the Fed and the OCC have suggested tailoring the approach to each firm's risk profile
PRIMER: green loans in Asia IFLR's latest primer takes a look at green bonds loan counterpart, and what is still needed for them to take off in Asia
Market to SEC: no doomsday scenario for IPOs The NYSE's head of equities told attendees at a Sifma event that despite a possible drop in companies desire to go public, all is not lost
IFLR's EU Capital Markets Forum 2018: key takeaways All the highlights from the April 18 London event
IFLR Europe awards 2018: all the winners and winning teams The full details of the ceremony, which was held at the Savoy in London, on April 19
US eyes using locked box in merger contracts Popular belief that UK M&A contracts are more seller-friendly may have to change
Out of the bag: understanding the tools of CAT Regulators and other market participants gave their views on how best to prepare for the consolidated audit trail at Sifma’s equity market structure event
NPLs: fine-tuning of India's bankruptcy code still needed NPL securitisation and equity participation are two ways to tackle the bad debt problem, say observers
HK’s new AML rules raise questions for businesses with complex structures Businesses with less than straightforward structures can expect more up-the-chain enquiries
Basel committee: we are focused on market risk framework A full 10 years after the financial crisis, the committee has yet to perfect this aspect of regulatory reform
Inclusion of crypto in 5AMLD first step to sector regulation London Block Exchange chief executive says EU regulation is a positive for the sector
Swaps 2.0: CFTC to upgrade market rules Chairman Giancarlo released the white paper at the Isda AGM in Miami, outlining five steps that will simplify the regulatory process
