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Belgium is in the process of transposing the fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, which has a broader scope of application than its predecessors. Here Baker McKenzie lawyers unpick its approach

Some have been quick to criticise the FCA’s conduct so far on the Senior Managers’ Regime, its most ambitious reform yet - but that could change this year

Regulators are keeping a close eye on HFT following the October trading system glitch on the TSE. Here Morgan Lewis & Bockius lawyers review the new landscape

For companies in financial distress, strengthening the equity base is typically one of the key pillars of a successful turnaround, as lowering the leverage ratio and improving the rating can help to reduce debt financing costs substantially. On top of this, certain (potential) business partners may refuse to engage in or discontinue business dealings with the distressed company if they have doubts about its creditworthiness which can further deteriorate the company's situation. This article sets out a non-exhaustive list of possible routes for a Swiss company (issuer) listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) to conduct an equity raise in such a situation which requires, in particular, that the following two requirements can be achieved:

Mihail Vishanin and Yordan Naydenov, Boyanov & Co

Behind the high profile jostling between the US and China there have been some important legal changes with a potentially lasting impact, says Ken Dewoskin, senior advisor in Deloitte’s Chinese services group

Tommy Tong and Nicky Cardno, Herbert Smith Freehills

Luky Walalangi, Miriam Andreta and Renansyah Jenie, Walalangi & Partners (in association with Nishimura & Asahi)

John Cunha and Ezekiel Tuma, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners

Luis Pedro del Valle and Florencio Gramajo, Arias