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Slowing growth and a rising number of non-performing loans mean foreign creditors should carefully consider their restructuring options in Vietnam

Philippos Aristotelous Following the bailout package agreed between the so-called troika of the EU, European Central Bank and IMF on one hand and the Cyprus government on the other, the two largest banks in Cyprus will be merged and considerably downsized. The Eurogroup and the Cyprus government consider that this solution is the best way forward for ensuring the overall viability and stability of the Cyprus financial system and the Cyprus economy.

The Telkomsel bankruptcy is the latest example of Indonesia’s creditor-friendly insolvency laws being put to questionable use

The International Finance Corporation's (IFC) investment into Bhutan National Bank (BNB) is the largest foreign direct investment into Bhutan. It signals growing interest in the fast-growing frontier market.

CoCos are set to take greater risks

The Bank Bill Swap reference rate (BBSW) process has been held-up as a model for the rest of the world, following the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) manipulation scandal.

All the winners from IFLR’s annual European awards

As bank liquidity dries up, the market’s future rides on its participants’ ability to innovate. Here’s what will and won’t work

Ed Sheremeta, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom Kenji Taneda, Morrison & Foerster There was more news from South Korea this month, as HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS became the latest firm to be granted a licence to practice in the country. The new office will be led by disputes partner Tony Dymond and corporate specialist Lewis McDonald and the team will focus on M&A, projects, antitrust and disputes. Similar news emerged from China where the country's Ministry for Justice granted ASHURST a licence to open a representative office in Beijing. Patrick Phua will lead the new office, having joined from legacy Mallesons last year, which will focus on banking and finance work.

A growing number of foreign companies have become ensnared in the FCPA net while doing business in India. Here’s how to avoid a similar outcome