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Proposed amendments to Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act could increase investment in residential mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, just as the US government moves to unwind the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs).

Arguably the biggest story of the last month came from Africa. EDWARD NATHAN SONNENBERGS (ENS) has been expanding steadily for the last couple of years, including enhancing its operations in various countries in the continent's south. In late August, the firm increased its capacity in its home base of South Africa with the hire of three new corporate lawyers from DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. The team includes corporate and commercial head Ian Hayes and fellow practitioners Marc Friedman and Lydia Shadrach-Razzino. The hires are the latest in a recruitment drive that has seen the firm take on 23 new directors in the last 12 months. In addition, the firm has opened new offices in both Rwanda and Burundi.

Shearman & Sterling’s Philip Dundas wins the inaugural outstanding achievement award

The latest emerging markets acronym is based on economics. But the legal frameworks of its constituent countries need equal attention

Unlike the long-established financial hubs of New York and London, Hong Kong has experienced a meteoric rise that has resulted in its position as Asia's financial centre. Admittedly, its proximity to China has contributed to its success. But many laud the ease of doing business, its commitment to free markets and its networking potential as reasons for continued growth.

Carlos Duran of Uría Menéndez on the advantages of using Spanish holding companies for Chinese investments in Latin America

Julian Craughan, Tauhid Ijaz and David Palmer of Hogan Lovells in London on redenomination risk arising from an EU member state’s exit from the euro

Up to $550 billion of European LBO loans are due to mature between now and 2016. What are the options for addressing the huge refinancing burden and what new trends are emerging in this changed financial landscape?

Unnecessary, counterproductive and politically driven. The experts make a case against the EU’s latest round of proposed rating agency reforms

BNP Paribas’ global head of securitisation on the regulations holding back market growth