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Italy has become the latest EU nation to introduce a financial transaction tax. But who do the rules apply to, and how will the tax will be levied?

The third public offering of Mexican real estate investment trust Fibra Uno has been widely reported as a transactional breakthrough with the potential to help the real estate investment trust (REIT) asset class attract new investors from around the world.

In recent weeks, speculation has escalated about whether it's in the UK's best interest to stay in the EU, or to cut its losses and leave. In debating the pros and cons, many have come to the unhelpful conclusion that the UK is caught in a catch 22.

David Johnson, K&L Gates Christopher Tan, K&L Gates Debaroh Bean, K&L Gates Alastair MacAulay, Clifford Chance K&L GATES was particularly active in the region's laterals market last month, with new hires in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. In Hong Kong, arguably the most high profile of the three moves was the capture of securities expert David Johnson from Allen & Overy. The new partner specialises in equity and debt issues, and also acts on broader corporate matters including acquisitions and privatisations. In Singapore the firm added corporate counsel Christopher Tan from Allens Arthur Robinson. His practice focuses on M&A and restructuring, with a specialisation in work emerging from China, Mongolia and Vietnam.

The German bank’s hybrid debt instrument could revolutionise SME lending in Europe, and is a test case for securitising non-traditional assets

The privatisation of ANA, a Portuguese airport concession company, has revealed the country's ability to attract foreign investment notwithstanding its precipitous debt crisis.

Paris was a hive of activity last month with the biggest news being WHITE & CASE's capture of five lawyers from Linklaters' capital markets team, including some of the firm's leading lights. Three partners – Cenzi Gargaro, Philippe Herbelin and Séverin Robillard – are joined by consultant and former market star lawyer Gilles Endréo, and associate Thomas Le Vert who joins as a partner.

Who took home what from IFLR’s annual Asia awards

Distributors of foreign QIFs must soon adapt to the revised Swiss rules. Here’s what they need to do

Financial institutions are at the centre of Europe’s incoming OTC reforms. But corporates must prepare too. Here’s how