Unfavourable global macroeconomic conditions are exerting pressures on emerging markets with dispersed and ad hoc debt restructuring regulatory frameworks
The privatisation of the Brazilian electricity company faced a myriad of political, social and regulatory obstacles that almost upended the deal on more than one occasion
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act’s broad scope and definitions leave many financial services firms perplexed on the exact details of what will be regulated and how to be compliant
Whilst Saudi Arabia has had large investment outflows and has taken steps to position itself as a regional hub, the country is struggling to attract investment from overseas
Following the official adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, the Sub-Saharan country is up against a slew of obstacles if its cryptocurrency gamble is to pay off
The country loosened its foreign direct investment laws almost two years ago, but investor confidence has been slow to translate into an acceleration of FDI
The cryptocurrency market in Africa is accelerating, and as regulators slowly try to catch up the continent is expecting an explosion in regulation this coming year
As the world slowly returns to business as usual, the bloc is grappling with plans to soften rules on capital requirements as a boost to the banking sector
The latest edition of IFLR’s free-to-read explainer series addresses the key changes outlined in the EU’s anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism consultation
Brussels has set out draft legislation in the form of the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act to regulate big tech and artificial intelligence
As the global race for central bank digital currencies continues, the UK explores the idea of a digital pound or ‘Britcoin’, yet the road to its inception is fraught with challenges
The digital euro enters the next phase of its inception but questions surrounding regulation, design and use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) remain murky
The inability for member states to agree terms for the common deposit insurance scheme leaves many experts wondering if a banking union will ever come to fruition
The recent announcement from the International Organization of Securities Commissions on greenwashing principles adds to the myriad of current ESG regulation
The latest edition of IFLR’s free-to-read explainer series addresses the key changes outlined in the EU’s anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism action plan
The recently announced standard establishes an additional pillar in the bloc’s ESG repertoire, adding credibility, comparability and transparency to the market
As the rapid growth in ESG investments continues, different countries are issuing their own sustainable finance disclosures, prompting a disarray in reporting and scoring standards
As central banks around the world scramble to get ahead in the charge to establish a Central Bank Digital Currency, three key issues have arisen: data privacy, legal status and interoperability
The Basel Committee has sought consultation on the prudential regulation of crypto assets, amongst its key proposals is the tightening of capital rules
The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation will more clearly distinguish between ESG and non-ESG investments in a bid to push for a greener economy
Recent changes made to insider list rules and PDMR dealings under the Market Abuse Regulation are the first signs of a difference in approach between the UK and the EU
From setting the standards on what is green to defining material and achievable KPIs, the ICMA green bond principles have reached another step in their evolution
The rise in strategies like index funds means that companies who opt for dual class shares lose out on capital flows as they are excluded from key indexes
Following on from the lead of the European Union or taking the lead on the global stage, it remains unclear the role that UK’s taxonomy will play and what it will look like
During IFLR’s recent Capital Markets Forum an expert panel spoke about how ESG is shaking up the market and how significant gaps must still be addressed
As countries advance their digital payments systems, experts debate whether data privacy really exists or is something that can be designed into the system
As companies try to navigate the unchartered waters of vaccination, unexpected data privacy concerns are bringing new challenges across the EU and the UK
In an effort to protect the integrity of its single market, the European Commission has proposed regulations to limit foreign companies from benefiting from EU funding
Stricter amendments to Germany’s foreign direct investment regime have come into force but the country wants to ensure it remains an attractive place to operate
The landmark taxonomy published by the EU Commission reveals rules on sustainable investment, but key environmental and social issues are still awaiting finalisation
The disparity in discourse and definitions of ESG between Africa and western nations has made it more difficult for the continent to mobilise climate related funds
From cross-border usage and privacy issues to managing the implications on the banking sector, the digital euro has a long road ahead towards its conception