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Editorial: Scream if you wanna go faster

MiFID 2. That it sounds like the latest Hollywood blockbuster is apt. For, the long-awaited second installment of Europe's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive will have dramatic consequences for the region's securities market.

January 24 2014

A new era for UK retail debt offerings

The FCA’s recent effort to protect retail investors should be lauded, but it could shut certain issuers out of the market. Herbert Smith Freehills' Andrew Roberts and Emily Wilson explain why

January 24 2014

Japan's Reit insider trading reform

An Act coming into force by June introduces insider trading regulations applicable to listed investment corporations, typically Japanese real estate investment trusts

January 24 2014

Head to head: Does today’s world need a global financial regulator?

Iosco's Tajinder Singh and the Milken Institute's Chris Brummer go head-to-head on this month's debate

January 24 2014

ADB: taming Asia's frontier markets

The Asian Development Bank’s general counsel explains how the bank’s technical assistance programmes are assisting the region’s emerging markets

Ashley Lee, January 24 2014

Italy scrutinises directors' liability

A recent judgment has outlined the differences between public and in-house companies when identifying competent courts in relation to directors' liability

IFLR Correspondent, January 24 2014

Americas: US regulators, take note

The number of Asian takeovers of large North American targets throughout 2013 tested the commercial and regulatory boundaries of inbound M&A. It also set some precedents for how authorities will react in these scenarios. This should allow new purchasers – worldwide, but especially from the east – to prepare for regulatory concerns.

January 24 2014

Asia Pacific: Collaborative confusion

A lack of certainty about India's investment environment is a long-standing and near-universal complaint. While the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seem to recognise this problem, their actions are missing the point – more rules aren't helping.

January 24 2014

Élan: Ireland’s hostile takeover milestone

The Irish Takeover Panel ‘s is just as strong The December sale of biotech firm Élan to Perrigo brought to an end one of last year's most watched hostile takeover sagas, and has revealed the Irish Takeover Panel's unwavering approach to its rules. The $8.6 billion acquisition by the US pharmaceutical company came off the back of the Irish target's defence of Royalty Pharma's $6.8 billion hostile offer.

Danielle Myles, January 24 2014

What’s next for Myanmar’s telco sector

In December Qatar telecommunications company Ooredoo announced it signed an agreement with a consortium led by Digicel to develop telecommunications towers in Myanmar. This is an important step for Myanmar infrastructure.

Ashley Lee, January 24 2014

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