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Ricardo M Arango and Andrés N Rubinoff Arias of Fábrega & Fábrega explain why competition and tax changes will affect mergers in Panama

The increased availability of asset-based financing offers companies a lifeline in the US

Joel Hogarth of O’Melveny & Myers explains the realities of business in Indonesia

Leading litigators explain that “arrogant and ignorant” foreigners must adhere to local law if they want to win in court

New rules for rating agencies in the US will add uncertainty to deals, increase costs for issuers and threaten the revival of structured finance.

New reforms could kill SPV-issued notes

London private equity practice grows

For a brief moment at the International Organization of Securities Commissions conference in Montreal last month, events turned unexpectedly Marxist. "Investors around the world: unite and organise yourselves," said Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.

James Tanenbaum Anna Pinedo The global financial crisis has brought forth an array of proposals designed to prevent, or at least mitigate, the adverse consequences of future financial failures. One such proposal would require financial institutions to adopt plans that would function quite like an autopilot in the event of severe financial distress. Recovery and resolution plans, or living wills, would set forth the actions to be undertaken by a troubled or failed financial institution. The recovery component would outline actions necessary to preserve the institution as a going concern, while the resolution component would outline steps to be taken to minimise the systemic disruption associated with the institution's failure.

David Chuang and Mark J Harty of LCS & Partners in Taiwan discuss how the recent Supreme Court Decision on Isda agreements has created uncertainty