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Indonesia's parliament has appointed Bank Indonesia deputy governor Muliaman D Hadad to head the board of commissioners of its new financial services authority, the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). Here's how the OJK will alter Indonesia's regulatory environment.

The interest of UK firms in the Australian market shows no sign of abating, with last month's major news being the combination of HERBERT SMITH and FREEHILLS. A partner vote at both firms has confirmed that the merger will occur before the year's end. The development is a shot in the arm for the UK firm, which has faced questions in recent months over its international strategy after the breakdown of its European alliance. This latest news seems to be a clear statement of intent.

In London this month the largest team hire was completed by PROSKAUER ROSE which took on three capital markets partners in the form of Peter Castellon from Citigroup, Roberto Bruno from Cravath Swaine & Moore, and Katherine Mulhern from Kaye Scholer. These latest moves follow the firm's recent expansion in the investment funds area, which in itself followed the collapse of the firm's proposed merger with SJ Berwin. Another capital markets move was that of Alan Davies who left Linklaters to take up a new position with SIMMONS & SIMMONS.

AMF’s Edouard Vieillefond Edouard Vieillefond, the managing director in charge of the regulatory policy and international affairs division of the French securities regulator has told IFLR how he would like to see shadow banking regulated. In an exclusive interview, the AMF (autorité des marchés financiers) chief said he thought that the Financial Stability Board's all-encompassing approach is the right one.

Indian corporates have historically looked towards Europe for acquisitions. But speakers at IFLR's India Outbound Investment Forum held on July 5 explained how they can exploit the euro crisis.

The post-closing period of an outbound acquisition was mentioned throughout the course of IFLR's India Outbound Investment Forum on July 5. Speakers had recommendations on how to best handle the process.

The head of legal affairs at the Moroccan Financial Board, Hicham Zegrary, has told IFLR why Morocco is the ideal launch pad for investment into Africa.

This month's main focus for firms in the US seems to have been the strengthening of their New York corporate finance teams, with a number of outfits looking for fresh blood in this area. ALLEN & OVERY turned to JPMorgan Chase in-house lawyer Karen Garry to enhance its ranks. The move came in the same month that the firm's Washington DC base was reinforced by project finance partner Gregory Smith from the now defunct Dewey & LeBoeuf.

The EC’s director general for internal market and services knows the value of a receptive regulator. Here he opens up about he unintended consequences of regulation and why he urgently needs your feedback

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