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Stricter related party rules and director requirements under Sebi’s revised listing agreement will create new challenges for the country’s public companies

The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most creditor-friendly jurisdictions. NautaDutil's Teun Struycken and David Viëtor explain how the country is vying with Luxembourg as the holding company jurisdiction of choice

As Africa’s growth story accelerates to record levels, knowing how to tackle the challenges of working on the continent has gained renewed significance

Poor old Esma. Tasked with implementing the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (Mifid II) and poised to announce its level one consultation, the regulator is increasingly being made aware of its shortcomings.

Corporate governance failings, rather than inadequate capital reserves, are shaping up to be banks' biggest vulnerability in future stress tests.

Pork producer WH Group's decision to pull its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) sparked yet another round of criticism aimed at market practices in the city-state. The company had mandated a record 28 banks for its listing. The sheer size of the consortium reportedly made execution difficult, especially with weak demand for the deal.

Gluten-free dieters and dark pool fans have a few things in common Michael Lewis's book Flash Boys has drawn criticism from traders, brokers, banks, lawyers and exchanges about the accuracy of the picture it paints. A joke repeated at conferences and in conversation is that if Flash Boys can't be found in non-fiction section, you should try the best sellers shelf. The most widespread criticism of the book, which looks into the growth and effect of high-frequency trading (HFT) in the US, is that it is full of inaccuracies. But many also say that what Lewis reveals - which is true - isn't news. Everyone, they claim, is aware that time is money, dark pools create issues for transparent markets, and maker-taker can be problematic.

The Santiago Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange Venture's (TSXV) planned junior market in Chile could allow companies to seamlessly dual list on both bourses.

Pfizer/AstraZeneca is just the tip

The offshore RMB market’s future? As international financial centres compete for the status of offshore renminbi hub, some market participants fear a rise of transaction risk due to the currency's lack of a natural home. Trades between two US dollar-denominated accounts are cleared in New York while onshore renminbi trades are cleared via the China National Advanced Payment System. But offshore renminbi can be cleared in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. London and Frankfurt will also gain clearing capabilities soon.