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Should the CFTC have read the statute more closely?

Europe and Asia’s investors show their soft side New legal structures are needed for impact investments to succeed as an asset class. Although it is possible to utilise non-profit or for-profit structures for impact investments, investors – and their counsel – hope that more jurisdictions will consider social enterprise structures to simplify matters. Impact investments involve investing in both for-profit and not-for-profit social enterprises that prioritise their missions over conventional business objectives. But the strategy has blurred the distinction between between for-profit and non-profit companies. Recently we've seen charities invest in for-profit companies, such as Oxfam's investment into Mongolia's Xac Leasing, and private equity firms such as KKR prioritise environmental, social and governance issues.

For asset managers willing to make their products attractive to a market coming to terms with Solvency II, the potential rewards are huge

What does the Liikanen review tell us about the banking model of the future?

Debate at last month’s Indonesia forum revolved around renewables, the next wave of project financiers, and the need for IPO reforms

EU and country-level reforms aimed at fighting Spain’s debt crisis have proved an unlikely source of new transactions

Hong Kong’s securities regulator is cracking down on sponsor due diligence. But there may be a fine line between protecting investors and damaging the city’s competitiveness

Shariah finance is set to arrive in Morocco. Here’s what the industry needs to know

How a recent initiative by the Covered Bond Investor Council is helping Europe make informed investment decisions

Bilateral investment treaties could be the weapon of choice for foreign investors holding Greek sovereign bonds