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It seems like trends of the 90s have not only returned - in fashion, music, but also in emerging markets. Vietnam is a case in point. Following the 1986 implementation of the Doi Moi campaign – reforms designed to create a socialist-oriented market economy – it was thought that Vietnam might be the next China. But it has not fulfilled its potential. While the country certainly has seen changes since the '90s, structural issues remain. In particular, a lack of transparency is endemic. This year's passage of a new law to suppress dissidents, particularly those active online, was met with a throng of international criticism.

Eratat Lifestyle's private placement is thought to be the first asset-backed securitisation sold in the dim sum market. Perhaps more significantly, the deal also introduced the concept of tranching into the market.

Was this consulted in the selection process?

US regulators' proposal to impose on the country's biggest banks a leverage ratio that doubles the Basel III standard has been criticised by the country's financial sector. But foreign banks also have cause for concern.

The new generation of instruments must be clearly labelled Despite a predicted influx of new-style European bank capital issuances within the next five years, the structure of instruments across the capital spectrum remains largely idiosyncratic. IFLR spoke with the bank advisors charged with structuring new capital products to determine how and where consistency will be achieved.

Jennifer Wheater, Duane Morris Partner moves among US firms dominated London's laterals market over summer, with the funds sector being a particular hotspot. DUANE MORRIS hired Proskauer Rose corporate partner Jennifer Wheater in July. Wheater specialises in structuring private equity, venture capital, and other funds including holding companies, carried interest and deal structures. In August WHITE & CASE's European private equity capabilities were boosted by the arrival of Ross Allardice. He joins the firm's London office after an 11-year tenure with Kirkland & Ellis. The same month saw Ropes & Gray announce that it had lured Michelle Moran to its London office. Formerly a partner with Dechert, her practice focuses on investment management and financial services.

How many foreign banks are considering this for their US operations?

One of Europe’s biggest commercial mortgage backed securities originators has warned that the asset class may lose ground to unsecured bonds and bonds secured by property

An August 1 announcement from Hong Kong's SFC is set to change the way issuers and investors look at placing shares in the city-state. But the SFC is yet to clarify what market protection concerns prompted the move

The Stock Exchange of Thailand is set to increase its profile both within Asia and around the world. Its head of corporate strategy spoke to IFLR about its international plans