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In reality, the new Company Law does not enable dual levels of shares

In 1977 Swiss banks for the first time introduced their self-regulatory Agreement on the Swiss Banks' Code of Conduct with regard to the exercise of due diligence. The Code aims to preserve the good reputation of the Swiss banking industry in its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing through the introduction of due diligence rules.

Best option is to consolidate promoter stakes

In a concerted effort to increase foreign direct investment in Japan, on May 20 2008, the Expert Committee on FDI Promotion, an advisory group to the Minister of State on Economic and Fiscal Policy, presented five recommendations to the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy. Given that the ratio of Japanese inbound direct investment to GDP, according to the Expert Committee, was only 2.5% in 2006, the lowest of the world's leading economies, shining the spotlight on Japan's need to expand investment is especially pertinent.

When it comes to private equity, targets want reassurance, governments want to meddle and firms themselves want consistency of treatment. But it's rare for all three to be able to compromise. What to do?

The worldwide economic downturn is causing investors to look to emerging markets. Nigeria stands to benefit, say Ayuli Jemide, Dolapo Kukoyi and Ndubuisi Ugochuchukwu Greg of Detail

Political change and dynamic regulation have given the market a new lease of life. Jide Ogundana of Austen-Peters & Co explains why investors should be confident

Slovakian real estate is a complicated business. Daniel Futej of Futej & Partners outlines the regulations that buyers should pay particular attention to

Tricky times for real estate

China, Hong Kong and the UK will need to change their rules