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DEAL: EIB test drives new tool on Germany’s A8 motorway

The first project to make use of the European Investment Bank's (EIB) new credit enhancement tool is expected to pave the way for future deals.

September 26 2016

Asia/Pacific

Doo-Soon Choi In Australia, WHITE & CASE opened two new offices in Melbourne and Sydney after raiding Herbert Smith Freehills for an eight-partner team. This includes Asia-based finance head Brendan Quinn, regulatory partner Tim Power, projects partners Andrew Clark, Joanne Draper, Jared Muller, Alan Rosengarten, Josh Sgro and Joel Rennie. Elsewhere independent GILBERT + TOBIN hired partner Justin Mannolini in Perth. He is a former Macquarie Capital investment banker.

September 26 2016

Americas

Keith Noreika The past month witnessed a bit of a slowdown in terms of lateral moves in the US. In contrast to the previous two months, there were no multi-partner jumps from one firm to another, and fewer partner moves overall.

September 26 2016

Brexit's implications for merger control

The EU’s one-stop shop principle for concentrations faces an uncertain future following the UK’s Brexit decision. Several scenarios could play out

September 26 2016

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London fights to maintain leading FX role

The city has developed into the main offshore centre for renminbi activity. However, the referendum decision could change this

September 26 2016

Reviving EU project bonds

Credit enhancement initiatives are restoring investor confidence, and helping boost infrastructure projects

September 26 2016

What the AIFMD passport means for US funds

Managers could benefit from the extension of the current EU passporting regime. Work is underway to develop a suitable regulatory framework

IFLR Correspondent, September 26 2016

Cleantech funding and Shariah law

Islamic finance structures are increasingly being used for renewable energy projects across MENA. Here are the techniques to consider

September 26 2016

Colombia: Virtual currency regulation

Carlos Fradique-Méndez Sebastián Boada Morales Virtual currencies have become increasingly important in recent years. Having analysed both the potential benefits and pitfalls, regulators must now decide how they will deal with the issue. A recent study from the International Monetary Fund describes virtual currencies as "difficult to regulate and opaque". It further states that they operate outside of the conventional financial system.

September 26 2016

Brazil: Foreign documents

Rafael Baleroni Amanda Sobreira Arêas The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, also known as the Apostille Convention, was enacted in Brazil on February 1 2016. It became valid before all signatory countries on August 14 2016.

September 26 2016

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