Search results for

Recently, private equity has dodged political and economic volatility – but fund managers and their advisors believe a correction could be on the horizon

Four in-house sustainability heads explain how the global shift towards ESG is transforming their businesses

Institutional investors are eyeing opportunities in security tokens, but more robust regulation and flows in secondary markets are essential

The restructuring deal has been agreed but must be confirmed before the island can begin to rebuild its economy, as PROMESA's deputy general counsel tells IFLR

IFLR's editorial team provides a rundown of the most influential individuals, organisations, geopolitical events and trends in financial regulation in 2019

The issuance from Mexico's development bank is the first green bond to utilise new criteria that certifies greenhouse technology is environmentally positive in some instances. The deal's counsel explain why

Majid Al Futtaim’s $600 million paper sets the bar for future issuers and capitalises on a global trend towards sustainable investing

More than just a trade association, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association's (Isda) reach is almost unparalleled in financial markets, and makes our list this year for its instrumental work on a number of topics highly pertinent to both IFLR and Practice Insight readers. As its full name would suggest, Isda has great sway on the over-the-counter derivatives (OTC) market, but it also works closely with trade organisations in other sectors to ensure that markets harmonise and operate as smoothly as possible.

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) has the unenviable task of making sure that the transition from US dollar Libor to the more robust Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) – its recommended alternative – goes smoothly, with plenty of time left before Libor's expiration at the end of 2021.

The world of fintech is growing in leaps and bounds. For financial regulators, keeping up is not an easy task. Yuta Takanashi, deputy director for fintech and innovation at the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), has taken a lead role in engaging stakeholders on fintech, especially on blockchain technologies, to develop better regulations for Japan while creating dialogue with global players internationally. Those regulated by the FSA speak highly of him.