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
James Doyle, global head of Hogan Lovells’ corporate and finance practice group, delves into the reasoning behind the firm’s addition of three private capital experts recruited from competing US firms
The Hong Kong-based lawyer explains how his father has been an inspiration and why being inquisitive helps to make a successful finance lawyer
Ex-Federal Reserve Bank of New York associate general counsel, Meghann Donahue, will strengthen the firm’s banking bench as regulatory changes remain in flux
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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 -
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
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look the SEC’s recent decision to approve proposals by several US securities exchanges to list spot ether exchange traded funds
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the global and local trends around the regulation of stablecoins and their issuers
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the digital assets taxonomy put forward by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s lastest report on the implementation of loss-absorbing capacity requirements
Lawyers are helping firms prepare for one of the biggest shifts in European transparency rules
The final piece of the far-reaching Basel III package is complex, expensive to implement and comes with significant divergence issues between the EU, UK and US
IFLR explores the UK’s new approach to financial crime, as well as the March Economic Crime Act and the upcoming Economic Crime Plan
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the first comprehensive crypto regulation in Europe
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the FCA’s new Consumer Duty and the challenges for firms looking to implement the requirements
Following Boris Johnson’s resignation along with key cabinet members, market participants expect delays to the agenda but no major policy changes
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Opinion: EU’s strict investment screening rules curb enthusiasm
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OPINION: Crypto regulation doomed from the start by all-or-nothing approach
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Opinion: Sri Lanka inching closer to looming debt cliff
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OPINION: Binance crackdown has implications for wider crypto market
A warning is being sent to crypto firms that their days of operating in a regulation-free zone are nearly over
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The Middle East awards research has now begun, with winners to be announced in October 2024
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Lawyers from across the Americas celebrated their successes in New York
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Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
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The first in-person Africa awards dinner was held in Johannesburg and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent