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White & Case lawyers provide an overview of the landscape in Europe, as policymakers and authorities consider their approach to the new asset class

The instruments are seeing a spike in demand within acquisition financings. Here, Paul Hastings lawyers consider the pros and cons of the two most popular structures

Morgan Lewis lawyers take a look at some of the latest developments in the US, UK and China as policymakers hone their focus on the importance of individual liability

Tatsuo Yamashima and Saori Hanada, Atsumi & Sakai

On January 31 2019, the Cabinet Office Order to Partially Amend the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs was issued by the Financial Services Agency. It was suggested that the original order be revised based on the recommendations made in the Financial System Council's 'disclosure working group report' announced in June 2018. Following is an outline of the revisions to be made:

The Philippines has enacted Republic Act No 11232, or 'An Act Providing for the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines' (RA No 11232). It repealed the country's almost-four-decade-old Corporation Code (Batas Pambansa Bilang 68). According to proponents of RA No 11232, it is intended to improve the ease of doing business in the Philippines.

Margaret Huang and Victor Chang, LCS & Partners

The auction of the Norte Sul railway (FNS), on March 28, marks the end of a long hiatus for railway concessions. The last one had taken place in 2007, more than 10 years ago.

Recently, the financial services industry in Colombia has undergone substantial changes driven by technology, which have greatly reduced operational costs, provided higher quality, increased efficiency and expanded access and inclusion for credit and financial services.