Peter Williams brings in-house experience from KKR Credit to lead the firm’s private credit growth
Lawyers at A&O Shearman and Boies Schiller Flexner say that in an uncertain post-Chevron US, businesses, including those in the banking sector, face more uncertainty and can expect more litigation
To implement the Financial Data Transparency Act, US regulators have proposed new measures to strengthen data standards
While crypto rules are still evolving, recent common law court cases have successfully shown that traditional legal remedies can help with asset tracing of non-traditional digital assets
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Sponsored by HomburgerA Swiss Federal Council report containing recommendations on improving financial market stability requires further evaluation, including with respect to the design of future additional tier 1 capital instruments, say Stefan Kramer, Benedikt Maurenbrecher, and Daniel Hulmann of Homburger
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosClarifications concerning the costs and charges of closed-end private equity funds are welcomed by Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and João P. Monjardino of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosThe introduction of the e-pataca is just one of several measures signifying Macau’s move away from a focus on the gaming industry, say Daniel de Senna Fernandes and Bruno Almeida of Riquito Advogados
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangSeung Jae Yoo, Gye-Jeong Kim and Sung Yun Kang of Kim & Chang review the ever-evolving regulatory landscape for crypto assets in Korea
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Sponsored by Stevenson, Wong & Co.Rodney Teoh of Stevenson, Wong & Co. outlines the security token offering landscape of Hong Kong, illustrating how issuers can maximise their fundraising potential
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Sponsored by DealHQ PartnersAs the financial services ecosystem in Nigeria continues its rapid development, DealHQ Partners provides a guide to the latest regulatory initiative regarding contactless payments
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Sponsored by Drew & NapierBenedict Teo, Tham Feei Sy and Yvette Fong of Drew & Napier draw on case law from Singapore and the UK in analysing the main legal difficulties for cryptocurrency stakeholders
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussUrs Feller and Marcel Frey of Prager Dreifuss analyse a recent relaxing of Swiss regulation related to legal privilege for in-house counsel during internal investigations
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Sponsored by AdvestraSandro Fehlmann and Valérie Bayard of Advestra examine the likely impact of increasing demand for sustainable investments, the implementation of the regulatory framework for financial services and financial institutions that entered into force in 2020, the merger of Credit Suisse and UBS, and the introduction of L-QIFs.
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerAs the Swiss tax authorities take an increasingly aggressive approach, Matthias Bizzarro and Ricardo Marino of Bär & Karrer explain the relevance of tax rulings, taxpayers’ means of appeal, and the burden of proof
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussGuy Deillon of Prager Dreifuss considers the new FINMA Guidance 01/2023 and its impact on financial institutions
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s Satohiro Ono outlines the crucial aspects of Japan’s firewall regulation, which is increasing in scope and complexity
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Kimberley Cheong of Riquito Advogados highlight Macau’s bold new proposals to overhaul its legal framework to better serve its banking industry
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuNaoki Fukumoto of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the impact of making false statements in the Japanese disclosure system and the most common circumstances under which securities litigation lawsuits are filed
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuKota Suzuki of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the Japanese rules concerning the use of rewards in blockchain games as global regulatory trends set the pace
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados highlight the main points in approved legislation concerning the regulation of trusts in Macau
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Sponsored by HomburgerSwitzerland is facing a choice of whether to maintain its policy of self-regulation regarding sustainable finance or formulate legislation that applies across all financial industry sectors, say Jürg Frick and Alexander Cochardt of Homburger
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussThere are still alarming gaps in organisations’ cybersecurity measures and awareness of cyber insurance. Reto M Jenny of Prager Dreifuss considers the Swiss legislative response to cyber threats and why specialist insurance is required
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoChrysanthos Christoforou of Elias Neocleous discusses recent cases in which the UK courts have shown great flexibility and willingness to assist victims to trace and freeze their stolen crypto-assets
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieRob Mathews, Ben Bierwirth and James Tanner of Baker McKenzie consider the current state of primary debt financial products with international appeal in the leveraged or acquisition finance context
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersMiriam Andreta and Raditya Pratamandika Putra of Walalangi & Partners discuss the growth of digital banking in Indonesia
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Sponsored by HomburgerBenjamin Leisinger and Fabrice Eckert of Homburger share selected legal considerations as decentralised finance grows in popularity
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Sponsored by CQ LegalLauretta Otoo, Selasie Atuwo, and Frank Amuh of CQ Legal and Consulting report on the rapid increase in cryptocurrency ownership in Ghana and the security and money laundering risks involved
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangOpening the floor for global discussions: regulatory transition around digital assets in South KoreaHan-Jin Lee, Sung Yun Kang and Mooni Kim of Kim & Chang explain why multilateral cooperation to achieve global harmonisation of the laws and regulations in the digital asset market is more important than ever
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIoannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and Nicole Phinopoulou of Phinopoulou Legal Practice explain why artificial intelligence’s potential to increase the utilisation of sustainable finance depends on its adoption in the legal world
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuMayuko Takahashi of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu provides an overview of the stablecoins regulations under Japan’s amended Payment Services Act
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangGye-Jeong Kim, Keun-Chul Song and Seung Jae Yoo of Kim & Chang take a closer look at South Korea’s approach to regulating new technologies such as DLT, blockchain and smart contracts
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Sponsored by Duane Morris & Selvam LLPLeon Yee, Patrick Ong, and Jacob Low of Duane Morris & Selvam explain the rules around NFTs in Singapore, and suggest how established practices and model contracts could address uncertainty and reduce disputes
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersYasuyuki Kuribayashi and Takashi Saito of City-Yuwa Partners explore the new regulations concerning electronic payment instruments in Japan
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoXenia Kalogirou of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the liquidity management tools in collective investment schemes in Cyprus and the EU Commission’s proposals to amend AIFMD and the UCITS Directive
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellDavis Polk partner and co-head of finance practice Jason Kyrwood and partner Scott Herrig discuss some of the latest broadly syndicated term loan B trends
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Sponsored by HomburgerDaniel Haeberli and Alexander Wherlock of Homburger explore the use of liquidity pools on decentralised exchanges on the Swiss market
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados consider how Macau SAR’s new hotel business law will help diversify the region’s hospitality sector
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoChrysanthos Christoforou of Elias Neocleous & Co explains why Cyprus offers a stable and safe environment for investment
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Sponsored by CREDIS LawDaniel Grigel and Dalimir Jancovic of Credis Law discuss changes to the regulations which will impact landlord and tenants of agricultural land in the Slovak Republic
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Sponsored by HomburgerStefan Kramer and Sandrine Chabbey of Homburger present two new concepts introduced in Swiss law to address the potentialities of distributed ledge technology (DLT): (1) the new ledger-based securities and (2) the DLT trading facility
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIoannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co discusses the initiatives Cyprus is introducing to bring clarity to crypto assets regulation
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Sponsored by Allen & OveryThe Asia-Pacific region is well placed to become a leader in decentralised finance – a trend that could help its diverse communities
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsRichard Lewis and James Wise of Hogan Lovells discuss the volatility of bitcoin and the difficulties of litigating the space
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Sponsored by HomburgerThe Swiss Financial Services Act introduced significant changes to the regulatory regime for financial service providers. Benjamin Leisinger and David Borer of Homburger analyse these changes and consider best practice
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsuyuki Tainaka, Suguru Miyata and Shinya Mizumoto of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto examine why green bonds have become widely known and accepted in the Japanese debt capital markets
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyMahmoud Bassiouny, Yassir Ali, Nadia Abdallah and Amgad Nagy of Matouk Bassiouny consider how Sudan’s new investment law is set up to help facilitate greater investment from domestic and international sources
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Sponsored by ASP AdvogadosJosé Miguel Oliveira of Vieira de Almeida and António de Sousa Penelas of ASP Advogados explain how the Angolan government has tactfully generated new economic opportunities to bounce back from a difficult financial phase
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny explore how the Algerian government is moving to diversify its economy
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Sponsored by Oake LegalChukwubuike Onwuzurumba and Chrysolyte Egonu of Oake Legal examine the opportunities offered to investors by the LLP structure, and look at its benefits relative to other type
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Sponsored by GDA AdvogadosGuilherme Daniel of Guilherme Daniel Advogados and Teresa Empis Falcão of Vieira de Almeida consider how the spate of legislative and policy changes will create an attractive business and investment environment in Mozambique
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyJirayr Habibian of Matouk Bassiouny assesses the key takeaways from the executive regulations implemented for the new movable pledge law in the UAE
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France held steady in 2020 while it dropped across the rest of Europe. Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats review the jurisdiction’s investment advantages
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg remains positive, despite the temporary change in investment conditions due to Covid-19
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Sponsored by Lakshmikumaran & SridharanL Badri Narayanan and Gaurav Dayal of Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan consider key factors that will play a major role in the scaling up of start-ups in India to help transform the landscape of the fintech sector
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasAnu Tiwari, Anindita Bhowmik, Ritu Sajnani, Utkarsh Bhatnagar and Bharath Sridhar of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas consider how technology has changed the sector
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Sponsored by J Sagar AssociatesProbir Roy Chowdhury and Yajas Setlur of J Sagar Associates discuss why the RBI’s policy on data storage could have a devastating impact on India’s digital payments industry
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesJun Wan, Yingyu Xia and Yunzhou Li of Han Kun Law Offices discuss China’s payment industry and consider how the government intends to tighten the supervision of this industry
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Sponsored by Duane Morris & Selvam LLPKrishna Ramachandra of Duane Morris & Selvam provides an insight on the rapid proliferation of digital currencies and a snapshot of things to come – beyond cryptocurrencies and blockchain
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Sponsored by JT Legal LLCJoshua Tan Heok Ping, Mary-Lisa Chua and Lim Wei Jie of JT Legal discuss the ever-changing playing field of fintech and government initiatives in place to support this industry
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShotaro Inoue of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu outlines the amendments that introduce a risk-based approach to regulating fund transfer services in Japan
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoLinda Stokes, Michael Pelosi and Diana Golube of Elias Neocleous & Co consider how Cyprus, through technological and legislative advancements, has developed into a potential investment hub for international businesses
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados consider how the issuance of perpetual bonds can benefit companies in Macau SAR
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosMariana Albuquerque of Morais Leitão explains how theoretical possibilities of utilising DLT in financial services are being hampered by practical legal limitations of positive law
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerEric Stupp and Gadi Winter of Bär & Karrer explain how Switzerland’s implementation of new segregation rules for custodial wallet providers further strengthens its position as a leading hub for DLT projects
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuShoko Ozawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how the new regulations will affect residential sub-leasing and property management businesses and help to prevent future disputes associated with residential leasing arrangements
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussLukas Scherer and Manuel Vogler of Prager Dreifuss consider the revision of Swiss company law and its impact on the tax landscape
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Sponsored by IBRAHIM & PARTNERSMohamed Abdelrehiem and Mostafa Emad of Ibrahim & Partners explore the practical impact of legal amendments which will affect commercial cheque rules
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Sponsored by IBRAHIM & PARTNERSMay El Ghamry and Patricia Fernandes of Ibrahim & Partners assess the impact on firms as Libor reaches its end in 2021
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Daniel de Senna Fernandes of Riquito Advogados explain why Macau SAR may soon look to embrace digital currency and crypto-assets
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeIFLR is delighted to announce all the winning deals, teams, firms and individuals of the 2021 Asia-Pacific awards
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Bernice Kwok of Riquito Advogados discuss how strengthened regulatory cooperation will help boost cross-border investment in the Greater Bay Area
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PEverything you need to know about cross-border financing in Thailand, including market trends, developments and practical tips, by Sunyaluck Chaikajornwat, Natthida Pranutnorapal and Jirapat Thammavaranucupt of Weerawong C&P
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Sponsored by White & CaseLawyers from Société Générale and White & Case explain what digital asset providers and market participants need to know about the new legislation and its practical elements
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Sponsored by JunHeJunHe's Juyi Lu explains recent changes by the the NDRC and Mofcom to liberalise foreign shareholding restrictions in a number of sectors
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Sponsored by EY LawWill the regulators that oversee Costa Rica’s fintech sector take heed of Winston Churchill’s advice to never let a good crisis go to waste?
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellPartners from Davis Polk in New York provide an overview of the structural elements of these transactions and examine practical changes that could be made to loan documentation
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Sponsored by Willkie Farr & GallagherFormer CFTC chairman Chris Giancarlo and Conrad Bahlke of Willkie Farr & Gallagher discuss Ripple and the application of US securities laws to XRP
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas lawyers discuss dispute resolution and investment strategies amid protectionist regimes for businesses post Covid-19
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezSince its inception, Panama has positioned itself as a world-leading logistic services provider. This has been in part due to its privileged geographical location and connectivity, as well as to a solid pro-market and dollarised economy. A robust banking system and a responsible territorial fiscal regime have qualified Panama as an investment-grade country since 2010 – and it has since been upgraded by Moody's, Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's.
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldThe Singapore Court of Appeal considers the treatment of a winding-up application where the parties have agreed to refer disputes to arbitration
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisLawyers from Kirkland & Ellis take a closer look at the CARES Act and the federal government's response to the Covid-19 crisis
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Sponsored by Alfaro Ferrer & RamírezAs the world moves to adapt to the ever-growing, rapid-changing digital and globalised times, signing through electronic means is a concept many companies are trying to implement to increase the efficiency with which they connect with consumers and suppliers.
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Sponsored by Davis Polk & WardwellPartners from Davis Polk’s New York office explain certain aggressive terms found in BSL facilities in 2019 and this year
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussInnovation in distributed ledger technology will be balanced with investor protection under proposed new rules
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Sponsored by DLA PiperParis-based DLA Piper lawyers explain what investors, digital asset providers and their advisors need to know
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Sponsored by Norton Rose FulbrightThe Bahamas has introduced one of the world’s first central bank digital currencies as it looks to improve access and efficiency for payment systems
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan has pushed through important reforms to the regulatory framework for cryptoasset businesses which will force existing market players to re-register within six months. Akimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai takes a look
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Sponsored by Shearman & SterlingPartners from the New York office of Shearman & Sterling look at the current state of the market and ask if it is really generating systemic risk
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Sponsored by LinklatersLinklaters lawyers discuss shifting goal posts for acquisitions of nascent competitors and disruptive technologies
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussDaniel Hayek and Mark Meili of Prager Dreifuss look at the rules, practicalities and latest developments in what continues to be a friendly environment for cross-border financing
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusLawyers in London, Frankfurt and Silicon Valley share their experiences of the tokenisation of assets and explain where they see the market going
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Sponsored by CuatrecasasMaria João Ricou and Manuel Requicha Ferreira, Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersIbrahim Sattout and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Gilbert + TobinLocal regulators are displaying enviable steadfastness in relation to cryptocurrency regulation, according to Peter Reeves, Georgina Willcock and Emily Shen of Gilbert + Tobin
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Sponsored by Al Tamimi & CompanyAl Tamimi’s head of debt capital markets provides a rundown of typical Islamic financial products, from project sukuk to securitisation
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Sponsored by Debevoise & PlimptonDebevoise & Plimpton lawyers explain what borrowers need to know in today’s political environment
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiIn March 2019, the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) proposed a bill that may loosen data sharing rules for fintech and insurtech subsidiaries. Naoki Kanehisa of Atsumi & Sakai investigates
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Sponsored by LinklatersLinklaters lawyers explain how financial services firms should address the range of behavioural remedies to have emerged from regulators in recent years
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Sponsored by White & CaseWhite & Case lawyers explain everything you need to know about reviewing a tax structure memo in a leveraged acquisition - for both sponsors and lenders
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersIzuru Goto, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi and Takashi Saito of City-Yuwa Partners introduce Japan’s new regulatory regime for virtual currencies, which is due to be in place by about April 2020
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Sponsored by Frasers Law CompanyVietnamese project financing is maturing, backed by a series of renewable energy initiatives, a new (pending) PPP regime and the financial closure of a string of benchmark BOT projects. Mark Anthony Fraser and Stefano Pellegrino of Frasers Law Company take a look
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Sponsored by Morrison & FoersterListen to a live recording of IFLR's latest webinar, in collaboration with Morrison & Foerster, featuring an overview of Brexit, updates on US regulators and discussions on EMIR and initial margin
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThe recent case has practical implications for similar organisations’ legal immunity in the US, write Latham & Watkins lawyers
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusMorgan 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
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Sponsored by White & CaseWhite & Case lawyers provide an overview of the landscape in Europe, as policymakers and authorities consider their approach to the new asset class
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsListen to a live recording of IFLR's latest webinar, in collaboration with Hogan Lovells, featuring an overview of market consultations and the impact on documentation so far
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Sponsored by PwCCompanies are facing legal and operational challenges when it comes to the global move away from interbank offered rates
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBelgium is in the process of transposing the fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, which has a broader scope of application than its predecessors. Here Baker McKenzie lawyers unpick its approach
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusRegulators are keeping a close eye on HFT following the October trading system glitch on the TSE. Here Morgan Lewis & Bockius lawyers review the new landscape
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsHong Kong Law Society's risk management head Dmitri Hubbard and Hogan Lovells partner Mark Parsons debate the merits of data protection legislation for Asia-Pac
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie lawyers consider how foreign companies should approach the US’ famous Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when the goalposts keep moving
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Sponsored by HomburgerDaniel Haeberli and Benjamin Leisinger, partners at Homburger, look at how the cryptoasset class has been thrown open to institutional investors
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Sponsored by Clifford ChanceAnna Biala, Peter Chapman, Jack Hardman and Jennifer Mbaluto from Clifford Chance’s global fintech group take a bird’s eye view of fintech developments across EMEA and how regulators are responding
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsThere are still some areas of uncertainty when it comes to the regulation of cryptocurrencies
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThomas Weitkamp and Max von Cube, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Morgan Lewis & BockiusThe new regime will be extended to insurers and beyond, as part of a broader conversation about cultural change
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Sponsored by LinklatersRegulators have shifted their oversight dramatically since the financial crisis 10 years ago, as Linkaters’ Jacques Schillaci discusses
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieHong Kong’s financial regulator has become one of the first signatories of IOSCO’s enhanced cooperation standards
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Sponsored by LinklatersThe landmark scheme has brought much-needed clarification on the determination and payment of statutory interest
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Sponsored by White & CaseTackling money laundering is a new area of focus for the UK financial regulator. New enforcement tools could help it in that mission
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Sponsored by Orrick Herrington & SutcliffeThe regulation of virtual currencies poses a number of practical questions
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Sponsored by EY LawTheir role was redefined during the financial crisis, and now they face the challenges of digital currencies and fintechs
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Sponsored by Debevoise & PlimptonThis traditional German debt instrument is attracting international interest
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Sponsored by AshurstTerms for high yield bonds and leveraged loans continue to converge, driven by growing similarity in investor bases, increased market size and liquidity, and more oversight
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Sponsored by LinklatersGuidance from 2013 has been subject to much criticism from banks, but has never been reviewed. Until now
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Sponsored by Morrison & FoersterThe Trump administration has been working through its plan to reduce regulatory burdens for financial institutions – with various consequences
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Sponsored by Kirkland & EllisA new bill which could potentially replace the existing regime on foreign investment scrutiny considers the economic impacts of inbound transactions
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieThe entry into force of the EU’s Benchmarks Regulation on January 1 will have a major impact on markets, asset classes and transactions
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Sponsored by LinklatersThe market is pondering what life after the benchmark will look like, including possible replacements and the impact on future and updated bond programmes
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Sponsored by King & Wood MallesonsPRC regulators have recently outlawed all token financing activity. But the rationale and legal basis behind the decision remain unclear
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Sponsored by Orrick Herrington & SutcliffeOrrick finance group, coordinated by Patrizio Messina, assesses the country’s innovative approach to bad loans, ahead of the firm’s upcoming book on the subject
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Sponsored by Orrick Herrington & SutcliffeThe EU member state has amended its securitisation law to boost transactions regarding impaired receivables
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonThe rescue of two regional Italian lenders was carried out as a liquidation, not a resolution, which could undermine the credibility of EU rules on bank failures
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Sponsored by Allen & OveryAllen & Overy partner Damian Carolan discusses Mifid II: its progress, implications and the still unanswered questions
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Sponsored by White & CaseA decade after the global banking sector came close to collapsing, the regulatory and litigation landscape has changed significantly
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Sponsored by LinklatersThe EU legislation is keeping market participants from New York to New Delhi up at night
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Sponsored by Morrison & FoersterIn the absence of legislative proposals from the Trump Administration, the US Congress looks to roll back Dodd-Frank. But while any dramatic shifts are unlikely, the sector will have to implement a number of changes
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsThis month's issue explores if equivalence is a backdoor route for UK firms to maintain access to EU markets
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Sponsored by Deloitte LegalNearly a year after the regulation came into force, the market is still adapting to the change in regime
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Sponsored by Clifford ChanceIFLR hosted the UK’s leading regulatory lawyers to discuss the best path forward for London’s financial institutions seeking single market access. The debate was friendly but the differences were often stark
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Sponsored by Orrick Herrington & SutcliffeThe political crisis following this month’s Italian referendum could have profound effects on the country’s bank reform
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Sponsored by Hogan LovellsBeyond the hype, questions surround how the technology will practically impact the financial markets. Hogan Lovells lawyers in New York and London offer three examples
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Sponsored by LinklatersThe role of the test is increasingly unclear in major US and European financings, explain Jeff Norton, Danelle Le Cren and Eamon Nolan of Linklaters in New York
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Sponsored by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & FlomAn English court has clarified mortgagees’ duties when enforcing on property. Lenders should ensure a considered and informed sales process
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Sponsored by Mayer BrownA review of six leading financial centres shows that asymmetric jurisdiction agreements are, and should be, enforceable as a matter of principle and policy
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Sponsored by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & FeldAkin Gump's Christopher Leonard asks whether regulations should be extended to cover shared-ledger technology, or whether a new, bespoke regime is a better option
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Sponsored by Mayer BrownWhen creating cross-border collateral arrangements, managing teams and reconciling legal regimes is half the challenge. Here, Mayer Brown lawyers explain why
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Sponsored by Allen & OveryAllen & Overy's Paul Péporté explains why the country’s fiduciary regime offers an efficient solution for funds looking to tap Europe's loan market
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Sponsored by Debevoise & PlimptonDebevoise & Plimpton's Alan Davies, Pierre Maugüé and Gregg Young explain the importance of a detailed understanding of the events that can result in a draw stop
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