The proposed statements from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation give a clear regulatory roadmap for M&A in the banking sector
While the UK financial services sector has an idea of regulators’ strategic approach to AI, further clarity on implementation is needed
It remains to be seen whether HK's new crypto regulatory regimes strike the right balance between investor confidence and attractiveness to market entrants
Although new MiCA rules on stablecoins come into effect on June 30, regulatory technical standards remain in consultation phase
While deals are being diverted away from the US to Europe in certain sectors, the picture does not look rosy as national level FDI regimes grow in number across the region
Chinese investors are looking to diversify outbound investment, not only looking to Europe and elsewhere in Asia but at deals with the potential to avoid scrutiny from the US Committee
The majority of survey participants expect to see interest in Chinese outbound M&A transactions going into Southeast Asia, while some expect activity in Western and Eastern Europe
Fuelled by internal policies and the need to gain access to technology, healthcare and TMT will continue to be popular sectors that draw the most interest from Chinese investors
Faced with geopolitical tensions and heightened national security concerns on FDI, Chinese enterprises aspiring to go outwards will need to consider alternatives
IFLR surveyed the market to gauge sentiment for the next 12 months to see where the challenges and opportunities lie
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has serious sovereign creditworthiness implications for both countries as they weaken economically and fiscally
The fourth part of this five part report examines the definition of sovereign risk, how sovereign risk is assessed, and what the available options are for its mitigation
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Freshfields captures opportunities from the energy transition in Germany
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M-Kopa in-house: ‘Nothing I hate more than to chase lawyers’
General counsel Jesse Zigmund explains what he considers when selecting law firms and the pressures in-house lawyers increasingly face -
Osborne Clarke CEO's debt finance experience key to understanding client needs
Omar Al-Nuaimi said the firm’s focus on client engagement, sector knowledge, and diversity has strengthened its competitive advantage -
Bae, Kim & Lee expects more work in electric vehicles
While legal demand for M&A and IPOs has dampened, the firm’s managing partner sees deal flow potential with Korean firms expanding overseas -
Single profit pool helps K&L stand out, says senior partner
In an interview, Asia managing partner Ryan Dwyer said the K&L Gates model will support the firm in its regional expansion plans
