Opinion: It’s not corporates’ fault they’re not going public Baker McKenzie partner Nick O’Donnell considers who or what is to blame for the fall in publicly-listed stocks worldwide – and why it’s unfair to say it’s the companies themselves
Editorial: Six of one, half a dozen of the other Encouraging capital market growth while protecting investors is a delicate balancing act. The Capital Markets Union shows that regulators are trying
Indian ratings agencies: time for a revamp The independence of certain credit rating firms in India is concerning many. Stronger governance structures and regulatory oversight is needed
Opinion: Elizabeth Warren's not-so-private crusade The Democrat candidate most likely to shake things up for IFLR readers has had her eye on financial services for a while now
Market poll: Libor reform in the US IFLR collaborates with Practice Insight to gauge market sentiment on the secured overnight financing rate's progress as the NY Fed looks to replace USD Libor
Head-to-head: Is Facebook’s Libra coin a positive development for crypto? Is it possible for the "vampire squid" of social networks to solve the global unbanked problem?
The time is now The European Commission’s head of unit for the Capital Markets Union Tatyana Panova talks exclusively to IFLR reporter Jimmie Franklin on the ambitious project’s achievements so far
Cboe: Current Exposure Method needs work Cboe Global Markets' chief policy officer Angelo Evangelou explains how the CEM is driving market concentration in this exclusive op-ed
Private practice to C-suite: A corporate governance journey In 2016, IFLR contributing editor Joel Hogarth went from 16 years of private practice to be group CEO of financial services firm Reliance Indonesia. Here he explains what he found
In defence of dual-class stocks In this edition’s Corporate Governance Quarterly, Goodwin counsel David Bernstein explains why dual-class stocks don’t deserve the bad name they have in certain circles
Why you need cybersecurity insurance Prager Dreifuss lawyers explain how companies and banks can best protect themselves from the threat of cyberattacks
Basel III finalisation: completing the jigsaw Regulation and risk management expert Bozena Gulija assesses the Basel Committee’s progress so far and highlights key challenges ahead
Switzerland's framework for cryptoassets In March 2019, the Swiss federal government published a draft law on distributed ledger technology. Stefan Kramer and Urs Meier of Homburger take a look
Japan fintech: a wholesale rethink Yuri Suzuki of Atsumi & Sakai looks at the Japanese government’s Growth Strategy and how it might reformulate financial regulations to foster fintech development in financial services
Regulating the future What happens when a complex legal and regulatory system tries to address fast-paced innovation? Todd Beauchamp, Stephen Wink, Yvette Valdez, Alan Avery, Loyal Horsley and Deric Behar of Latham & Watkins discuss the challenges facing US regulators
Fintech regulation: where do we stand? Latham & Watkins lawyers take a deep dive into US trends to unpick the patchwork efforts to regulate tokens, blockchains and cryptocurrencies and the businesses that deal in them
IFLR India M&A 2019: meet the speakers Karry Lai spoke with some of the speakers from the forum to discuss day to day activities, trends and the obstacles they face in the Indian markets.
India’s rating systems in urgent need of a facelift Sources suggest that cosmetic ratings that fail to give credible grades to companies will keep investors away and that changes must be made
IFLR Middle East awards 2019: shortlist announced Check out the shortlist for the annual IFLR Middle East Awards at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai on Wednesday October 16. Get in touch now to book your table
UK lawmakers outline potential new look FCA A new report by the Treasury Select Committee in UK Parliament recommends an expanded regime for the Financial Conduct Authority
Virgin Galactic SPAC tie-up highlights evolution in equities market Richard Branson's space exploration company's merger with SPAC Social Capital Hedosophia is further evidence of a market moving away from traditional IPOs
Profile: Yibing Mao, APAC chief legal counsel, Marriott International The hotel's head of legal shares her thoughts on anti-corruption and data privacy in Asia, post-merger integration challenges and how her role has changed
Regulation drives asset management consolidation Firms grappling with the new environment – Mifid II, AIFMD, Emir, and so on – are increasingly turning to M&A, with boutiques under particular pressure
EU gives US a run for its money with 5AMLD Banks face new anti-money laundering scrutiny as the EU comes up to speed with the US. The new directive, focused on transparency, is tougher than ever
Latest US sanctions on Russia to have little impact on sovereign debt markets The latest round of restrictions on US investment into Russian eurobonds will have a limited effect on its government's fundraising efforts due to the pre-existing fears of the US banking system
Surprise Volcker reform package 'not that surprising' The new look rule is a win for the US banking community, but sources note the fact that the agencies involved chose not to seek comment and ignored covered funds entirely
Rhino bonds: firms collaborate on blended finance solution to conservation The instrument being developed by banks and charities would only see yields if black rhino populations show an increase over time
PRIMER: ESG Environmental, social and governance are the buzzwords of 2019. But what do they actually mean? IFLR explains in the latest instalment of our free-to-read primer series
Legislation slows cannabis investor opportunity Certain European markets are softening their stance, but the legal, regulatory and jurisdictional issues should not be underestimated, according to those working in the industry
How a Corbyn government could reshape investor affairs With a penchant for nationalisation and even more financial services regulation, the UK Labour Party’s economic strategies are radical. Would investors stand a chance?
Central banks struggle with cybersecurity too The gatekeepers of the global economy are coming up against many of, if not more than, the challenges that cybersecurity poses to the private sector
Euromoney Legal Media Group Americas Rising Star Awards: 2019 winners announced All the winning deals, cases, firms, teams and individuals were announced at the ceremony in New York last night
FCA chief: best Brexit solution is still equivalence In a speech in London in September, Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, acknowledged the significant challenges ahead
ESG now a key factor in M&A Parties on both the buy and sellside are paying more attention now than ever before to the environmental element of deals
Poll: Antitrust is still the biggest negotiation point in M&A A poll at IFLR’s European M&A Forum yesterday found that the usual culprits are proving hardest for companies to negotiate in potential deals
In-house: what we look for when appointing M&A counsel GCs speaking at IFLR’s European M&A forum in London yesterday revealed what’s most important to them – and it’s not fees
Monzo head of legal: don't call us a challenger bank London-based legal vice-president James Sullivan explains the fintech company's regulatory challenges, relationships with the incumbents, and plans for the future
Banking sector rallies for climate change Following the success of the UN Principles for Responsible Investing, banking gets its own version
Japan's FSA calls for better transition to “dark green” bond issuances Speaking at an ICMA event in Tokyo, the authority's chief sustainable finance officer said that slow growth in the local green bond market is not down to a lack of demand
