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As Asian governments increasingly introduce frameworks for classifying and encouraging sustainable investment, IFLR partners with leading experts to publish a second edition of the ESG Asia Report
IFLR brings you an exclusive insight into the key trends driving ESG in 2022
Isabel Høg-Jensen of BSP examines the EU Taxonomy Regulation, which aims to enable fund managers to gather relevant sustainability data and meet reporting requirements
As countries worldwide enact laws to enhance the promotion of ESG matters, IFLR has partnered with leading experts to show how Europe is strengthening sustainability initiatives.
As Asia's financial and corporate world steps up its action to confront climate change, IFLR's Prin Shasiharan has partnered with thought leaders to analyse ESG progression in the continent
IFLR has partnered with leading advisors to share their knowledge and vision for Chinese outbound investment in Luxembourg and France
Rebecca Jarvis, Jo Windsor and Paul Sidle, Linklaters
James Warboys and Suzi Duncan, Linklaters
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Sponsored by WalkersIngrid Pierce, Jason Allison, Christine Ballantyne-Drewe and Jill Shaw of Walkers discuss how asset managers can overcome the challenges from a regulatory and an investor relations perspective in order to make sustainable investments
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Sponsored by JipyongProgress on business and human rights in the public sector in South Korea has been impressive but, as Sung Taek Lim and Chang Wook Min of Jipyong explain, further progress is needed in the private sector
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co discuss the different business areas impacted by ESG concerns that should be addressed by directors in discharging their fiduciary duties
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Sponsored by Cyril Amarchand MangaldasRecord levels of household savings provide a great opportunity for green deposit schemes in India. Arjun Goswami, Ganesh Gopalakrishnan and Anmol Jain of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas explore how they can be promoted and regulated
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Sponsored by Shook Lin & BokWith regulations on ESG disclosure increasing, Joseph Chun, Andrea Ng and Kwah Chee Hian of Shook Lin & Bok discuss the impact on asset managers, the prospect of enhanced disclosures for ESG retail funds and the development of a green taxonomy in Singapore
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangAs awareness of the importance of ESG issues has grown, attention has turned to how to measure and evaluate their impact on companies. Seung-Kook Synn, Keun Woo Lee and Hee Yang of Yoon & Yang explain more
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Nguyen Van Hai, Duong Nguyen and Dinh Hai Long of YKVN discuss recent initiatives to promote ESG best practices in Vietnam, including legislative and policy initiatives, the development of a new index and the launch of green bonds
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Sponsored by PwC IndonesiaFifiek Mulyana and Maurice Shawndefar of PwC Indonesia analyse the impact of the Indonesian Green Taxonomy and discuss how companies can respond to this regulatory change
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Sponsored by Shin & KimKyung Hwa Moon, Soo Young Song and Christina Gee of Shin & Kim discuss the growing focus on ESG due diligence in deals in South Korea, the key issues to consider and the establishment of the K-Taxonomy
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra explains the measures Swiss enterprises will need to take to comply with the new ESG reporting and due diligence obligations
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosDiana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão outline the daunting challenges that fund managers face as a result of the increasing focus on sustainability and transparency
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi discuss how the existing Swiss legal framework provides sufficient legal basis to issue, list and trade sustainable bonds
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Irina Stoliarova of GSK Stockmann explain why sustainable finance is driving growth and development in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosJoão Tiago Silveira and João Bernardo Silva of Morais Leitão explore the differences between the EU Parliament’s Draft and the Commission’s Draft on corporate sustainable due diligence to identify what to expect from the outcome of the EU’s legislative procedure
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Sponsored by Meysan PartnersTarek Yehya, Lama Abou Ali and Moayad AlSuwaidan of Meysan Partners explore the role of the corporate governance framework in ESG from a Kuwait perspective
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachNadia Bonnet of Arendt & Medernach and Antoine Peter of Arendt Regulatory & Consulting describe how the EU is leading the way in sustainable finance and consider the impact of the changes on fund managers
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Sponsored by Maples GroupNiamh O’Shea and Ian Conlon of the Maples Group discuss how to overcome the twin difficulties of delays to implementation and lack of transparency and reporting standards for ESG data in the EU
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Sponsored byLine Berg Madsen and Peter Hedegaard Madsen of Poul Schmith explore how the new reporting obligations under Article 8 of the EU taxonomy regulation presents both legal challenges and commercial opportunities from a Danish perspective
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki, Roswitha Seekirchner, Peter Blaschke, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Christian Roberts, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Zepos & YannopoulosStefanos Charaktiniotis and Stathis Orfanoudakis, Zepos & Yannopoulos
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and Cheng-Chieh Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz and Charles Ruck, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Ana Gradišar Lužar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by Weerawong C&PVipavee Kaosala, Siregran Sakuliampaiboon and Akeviboon Rungreungthanya, Weerawong Chinnavat & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersEzekiel Tuma, John Cunha and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Erdem & ErdemErcument Erdem, Tuna Colgar and Melissa Balikci Sezen, Erdem & Erdem
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsHeiko Gotsche, Christina Mann and Nicole Kubalek, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Tsuguhito Omagari and Andrea Ng, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerUrs Kägi and Vera Naegeli of Bär & Karrer explain the challenges that Swiss companies must embrace as the new schedule of ESG reporting comes into force
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Sponsored by Nader Hayaux & GoebelYves Hayaux du Tilly, Héctor Arangua and Ana Paula Telleria of Nader Hayaux & Goebel suggest why it is imperative that Mexican companies incorporate ESG criteria into their corporate governance
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Sponsored by Cadwalader Wickersham & TaftMichael Gambro and Michael Ruder of Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft explore how regulators and the private sector in the US are looking towards better standardisation and classification systems, as the demand for green bond issuances grow
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Sponsored by StibbeSuzanne Kröner-Rosmalen and Lisanne Baks of Stibbe discuss the main EU regulations on sustainability that are being implemented or need to be implemented by financial institutions within the EU
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Sponsored by Maples GroupIan Conlon and Niamh O’Shea of the Maples Group discuss the delay to implement the ESG regulations and the impact this has had on asset managers
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Sponsored by Oh-Ebashi LPC & PartnersToshiyuki Sawai and Yoshinori Hirai of Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners describe how Japan’s revised corporate governance code will assist businesses develop their ESG and sustainability commitments
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangJi-Pyoung Kim of Kim & Chang discusses how the emergence of ESG and the importance of sustainability have shifted traditional patterns of corporate decision-making in South Korea
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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 Shook Lin & BokJoseph Chun, Tan Wei Shyan and Joseph Tay of Shook Lin & Bok explain the commercial and legal controls in place for Singapore’s businesses as they make more ESG disclosures and claims
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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 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 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 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 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 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 I-OnAsiaDerek Elmer and James Tunkey of I-OnAsia explain how professionals working on SPACs can set their strategies accordingly to succeed and bring a competitive advantage to their deals
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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 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 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 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 Mori Hamada & MatsumotoKatsumasa Suzuki, Masakazu Kumagai and Yu Nimura of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto explore the challenges and solutions that the introduction of SPACs in Japan will create for the country’s capital market
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeEloy Alfaro B and Rita de la Guardia, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsRobert Katz, Allison Eitman, Bharath Mohan and Karen Song, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Terry Charalambous, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Elisa Maria Kaplenig from Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner highlight FDI screening provisions under the new Investment Control Act
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Douglas Abernethy and Catherine Campbell of Latham & Watkins consider key developments likely to impact M&A in 2021, and how dealmaking is likely to progress in light of these developments
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo & Associados
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Sponsored by TrilegalHarsh Pais, Clarence Anthony and Varun Agarwal, Trilegal
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Sponsored by YKVNTruong Nhat Quang, Le Thi Loc and Nguyen Ngoc Bich Tram, YKVN
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerChristoph Neeracher, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and Cheng-Chieh Huang, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Jadek & PensaOžbej Merc, Nastja Merlak and Žiga Urankar, Jadek & Pensa
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersJohn Cunha, Ezekiel Tuma and Brenda Ntambirweki, ASAR-Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Tjajo & PartnersMelissa Butarbutar, Rambun Tjajo and Kevin Yehezkiel, Tjajo & Partners
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Sponsored by AllBright Law OfficesCarl Li from AllBright Law Offices discusses Covid-19 recovery plans, public and private M&A trends
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer III, Kyle Jackson and Tsuguhito Omagari, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNikolaos Paschos and Sebastian Goslar, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsSimon Cooke, Amy Beckingham, Frank Sun, Terris Tang and Maurice Conway, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by LCS & PartnersVictor Chang of LCS & Partners charts the development of Taiwan’s vibrant fund formation, private equity and M&A markets and its efforts to welcome foreign investment
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Sponsored by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoShardul Shroff of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co looks back at his proudest career achievements and advises aspiring lawyers that the secret of success is hard work
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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 Bun & AssociatesYoudy Bun of Bun & Associates discusses career advice, surviving the crisis and the benefits of investing in Cambodia
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann outline the benefits of Luxembourg as an investment destination and global investment springboard for Chinese investors
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France held steady in 2019 while it dropped across the rest of Europe. Raphaël Chantelot, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR avocats review the jurisdiction’s investment advantages
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieGrace Fung and Karen Man of Baker McKenzie discuss how regulations across Asia-Pacific are shaping the digital transformation of the financial services industry
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Sponsored by Niederer Kraft FreyPhilippe Weber, Manuel Werder, Daniel Eisele and Elga Reana Tozzi of Niederer Kraft Frey review the Swiss investment framework and the foreign investment control law that Covid-19 has put on ice
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneJapan’s One-Stop Financial Service Intermediary and New Regulatory Framework for Payment Services, by Akihito Miyake, Ken Kawai and Shunsuke Aoki of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune
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Sponsored by Anderson Mori & TomotsuneClear new regulations on cryptoasset derivative transactions and custody services come into force in Japan. Shunsuke Aoki, Ken Kawai and Akihito Miyake of Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune take a look
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaMozambique was well prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. The country responded quickly and is now targeting growth for 2020, based largely on natural resource projects, write Tiago Marreiros Moreira of Vieira de Almeida (VdA) and Guilherme Daniel of Guilherme Daniel & Associados
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo, Joana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review Cape Verde’s recently revamped and modernised corporate finance framework, which provides a swathe of new financial supports and aims to supercharge MSMEs.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaTiago Marreiros Moreira of VdA and Vanusa Gomes of ASP, member of VdA Legal Partners Network, review Angola’s battles with the double whammy of depressed oil prices and Covid-19, while steadfastly pursuing its privatisation programme.
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosJoana Andrade Correia and Júlio Martins Júnior of Raposo Bernardo review São Tomé and Príncipe’s recent efforts to overhaul and streamline its investment framework, including the establishment of a flagship One-Stop Office.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaGabon responded quickly to Covid-19, leveraging off its experience with Ebola and Cholera. Matthieu Le Roux, Olivier Bustin and Carolina Reis of Vieira de Almeida (VdA) review the results of the government’s actions and what the pandemic says about Gabon’s future economic development.
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyMahmoud Salah Bassiouny and Yassir Ali of Matouk Bassiouny in association with AIH Law Firm review Sudan’s investment framework and the impact that the lifting of US sanctions has had on doing business in the jurisdiction
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Sponsored by SH-Avocats in association with Matouk BassiounyHouda Sahri, Jean-Jérôme Khodara and Nahla Djabi of Matouk Bassiouny in association with SH Avocats review the flurry of pro-investment legal developments being ushered in by Algeria’s government.
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyAhmed Ibrahim, Malack El Masry and Dania Yassin of Matouk Bassiouny & Ibrahim review some of positive developments in the UAE legal environment despite the challenges of Covid-19
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyA Q&A with the Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy team on the ability to furlough employees, reduce salaries, freeze annual raises and other key employment issues under Egyptian law in light of Covid-19.
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Sponsored by Soliman Hashish & PartnersMohamed Hashish of Soliman Hashish & Partners reviews Egypt’s New Draft Banking Law, which is making its way into the market at the behest of the Central Bank of Egypt. The law diverges substantially from the existing regime
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Sponsored by HomburgerA new set of rules applicable to DLT and blockchain-related business activities could come into force by 2021. Daniel Haeberli and Urs Meier of Homburger dig into key aspects of the existing and potential future Swiss regulatory framework
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsWendy Saunders, Clive Cunningham and Richard Woods of Herbert Smith Freehills explore stablecoins and how they may influence fintech regulation
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Sponsored by Miro SenicaUroš Čop of Miro Senica overviews the regulatory environment for fintechs in Slovenia, a jurisdiction that has been touted as a European fintech hub
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsFintech is gearing up, shifting away from the start-up world to mature big ticket transactions. Richard Woods, Clive Cunningham and Wendy Saunders of Herbert Smith Freehills review macro-developments in Europe
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Sponsored by Association of Corporate CounselVeta T Richardson, president and CEO of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), reviews the ACCs recent finding from its Chief Legal Officer’s Survey and what it says about M&A trends and legal strategies.
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Sponsored by Campos Mello AdvogadosFabiano Gallo, Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo, Carla Steinberg and Breno Cintra, Campos Mello Advogados
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeEloy Alfaro B and Rita de la Guardia, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsSimon Cooke, Amy Beckingham, Frank Sun and Maurice Conway, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by EY LawFernando Vargas Winiker and Ana Sáenz Gammans, EY Law Central America
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Sponsored by Boyanov & CoMihail Vishanin and Yordan Naydenov, Boyanov & Co
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThomas Christopher and Peter Harwich, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDaniel Raun, Philippe Seiler and Raphael Annasohn, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Fellner Wratzfeld & PartnersMarkus Fellner, Paul Luiki and Elisa Maria Kaplenig, Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao, GSK Stockmann (Luxembourg)
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Sponsored by Erdem & Erdem Law OfficeH Ercüment Erdem and Özgür Kocabaşoğlu, Erdem & Erdem Law Office
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins corporate specialists Nick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Terry Charalambous and Catherine Campbell consider the evolving nature of deal risk and the tactics needed to minimise and mitigate
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Sponsored by Mahbub & CompanySaqeb Mahbub and Wahid Sadiq Khan, Mahbub & Company
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Sponsored by K&L GatesJ Ryan Dwyer, III, Kyle Jackson and Tsuguhito Omagari, K&L Gates
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, Raposo Bernardo
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsNick Cline, Robbie McLaren, Catherine Campbell and Terry Charalambous, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersKom Vachiravarakarn and Troy Schooneman, Kudun & Partners
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSteven Brown and Rahul Sud, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by C Samir & CoCharalambos Samir, Athina Katiri and Andrea Hadjigeorgiou, C Samir & Co
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Sponsored by Jáuregui & Del ValleMiguel Ishii Yokoyama and Alejandro Creel Ysita, Jauregui y Del Valle
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Sponsored by Raposo Bernardo & AssociadosNelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel, Raposo Bernardo
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Sponsored by Campos Mello AdvogadosFabiano Gallo, Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo, Carla Steinberg and Breno Cintra, Campos Mello Advogados
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Sponsored by TrilegalHarsh Pais, Clarence Anthony and Varun Agarwal, Trilegal
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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 Atsumi & SakaiNaoki Kanehisa of Atsumi & Sakai gives the inside track on the Financial Services Agency of Japan’s policy priorities for 2020 and its hopes for digitalisation
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiKYC, AML and CFT will take centre stage again in Japan as legal changes strive to strengthen safeguards, writes Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiStablecoins are full of promise and offer answers to many of the shortcomings of dominant but volatile virtual currencies, writes Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan’s regulatory regime is keeping pace with the growing interest in information banking. Recent amendments will enhance customer experience, writes Kenichi Tanizaki of Atsumi & Sakai
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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 Lab PartnersKorea’s regulatory vacuum on cryptocurrencies starts to shift as the new crypto-economy continues to thrive. Young Hee Jo and Seungmin Jasmine Jung of LAB Partners
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Sponsored by Lab PartnersPrivate equity and venture capital has become an important feature of the Korean M&A market. Seungmin Jasmine Jung, Kwangbok Kim and Youngju Kim of LAB Partners examine the evolving regulatory landscape and trends in transactions
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangKorea’s financial services are becoming increasingly inventive with blockchain. Samuel Yim, Joon Young Kim and Seung Jae Yoo of Kim & Chang look at what is next for the industry
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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 Atsumi & SakaiAtsumi & Sakai partners Yuri Suzuki, Takafumi Ochiai, Ryosuke Oue, Naoki Kanehisa and Kenichi Tanizaki examine Japan’s regulatory repositioning on fintech in the wake of crypto- thefts
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiJapan’s regulatory sandbox was launched in June 2018 and is a cornerstone of the country’s efforts to promote fintech. Ryosuke Oue of Atsumi & Sakai reviews the progress so far
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Sponsored byÜmit Hergüner, Senem Denktaş and Deniz Tuncel of Hergüner Bilgen Özeke examine the environment for Chinese investment into Turkey and the efforts the two countries have been making to develop cooperation, most recently in nuclear energy and dispute resolution
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsChinese investment into France grew in 2018 even as it dropped across the rest of Europe, and investor-friendly changes may give it a further boost. Raphaël Chantelot, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA – CGR Avocats take a look at the environment
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Sponsored by Niederer Kraft FreySwitzerland has delivered some of the largest outbound Chinese acquisitions over recent years and, unlike the EU, has not imposed any formal investment restrictions. Manuel Werder, Philippe Weber, Daniel Eisele and Elga Reana Tozzi of Niederer Kraft Frey examine the market’s rules of entry
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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 GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Yi Wang of GSK Stockmann look at how Luxembourg has positioned itself as a platform for Chinese investments into the EU and the recent trend of Chinese investors building permanent foundations in the country
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Sponsored by Mori Hamada & MatsumotoYusuke Murakami and Hironobu Noma of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto outline opportunities and strategies for success in Japan’s emerging offshore wind market
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Sponsored by Legal Challenges GroupAreej Hamada, founder of Kuwaiti law firm Legal challenges group, looks at the bridges Kuwait has been building with its largest trading partner, China, and how it has modernised its foreign investment rules
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiAkimoto Kawamura of Atsumi & Sakai examines Japan’s legal registration requirements for high frequency traders, investment managers and investment advisors that use fintech in Japan
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Sponsored by LCS & PartnersMargaret Huang and Victor Chang, LCS & Partners
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiTatsuo Yamashima and Saori Hanada, Atsumi & Sakai
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Sponsored by ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-LawGönenç Gürkaynak and Öznur İnanılır, ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law
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Sponsored by Lee & KoJongsoo Yoon and Gidon Nam from Lee & Ko look at the evolution of cryptoassets in Korea and future prospects for asset-backed tokenisation
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Sponsored by G Elias & CoNigeria overhauled key aspects of its M&A and merger control regimes in 2019. Nosakhare Aguebor, Yemisi Falade and Geoffrey Adonu of G Elias & Co investigate the changes
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieAn overview of infrastructure project financing in Nigeria, by Nicholas Okafor and Adeola Sunmola of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Sponsored by King & Wood MallesonsUrszula McCormack of King & Wood Mallesons introduces the 2019 Asia-Pacific Fintech Special Focus with a region-wide look at trends
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangJoon Young Kim, Seung Jae Yoo and Bomi Chen of Kim & Chang provide a detailed guide on cryptocurrency compliance where cryptocurrencies are not formally recognised in regulation
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieOnyinye Okafor, Joseph Eimunjeze and Adedolapo Akinola of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie review the efforts being made to modernise the corporate finance sector and encourage activity
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Sponsored by Al Tamimi & CompanyEgypt’s corporate and legal framework has undergone a number of recent reforms to incentivise foreign investment. Al Tamimi’s Mohamed Gabr and Ingy Darwish explore the key changes
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Sponsored by Udo Udoma & Belo-OsagieBefore signing an M&A deal, many parties agree to try to settle any dispute in good faith before turning to the courts. Uzoma Azikiwe, Festus Onyia and John Aga of Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie look at how these agreements are treated
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Sponsored by HMP LawChan Sik Ahn, Dongjin Lee and Sunmin Choi from HMP Law evaluate Korea’s new regulatory sandbox and the SAAFI law that underpins it
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangSoonghee Lee, Bo Hyun Lee and Jae Ryun Cho of Yoon & Yang discuss the consequences of imposing costly AML and CDD obligations on fintech companies
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Sponsored by King & Wood MallesonsHong Kong SAR has made significant efforts to remain a pioneering testing ground for fintech in the APAC region. King & Wood Mallesons' Urszula McCormack examines the market’s recent developments
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersPaul Day and Steven Brown, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaJorge Bleck and Maria da Cunha Matos, Vieira de Almeida
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeEloy Alfaro B and Rita de la Guardia, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by Erdem & Erdem Law OfficeErcüment Erdem and Özgür Kocabaşoğlu, Erdem & Erdem Law Office
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsMarkus Lauer and Nico Abel, Herbert Smith Freehills Germany
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Sponsored by Deloitte LegalIgnacio Balañá and Iñigo Zumalabe, Deloitte Legal
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Sponsored by ICGNGeorge Dallas, policy director at ICGN, discusses the broad-sweeping developments in corporate governance and the topics that will dominate in 2019
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Sponsored by Boyanov & CoMihail Vishanin and Yordan Naydenov, Boyanov & Co
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Sponsored by Kudun & PartnersKudun Sukhumananda and Kom Vachiravarakarn, Kudun & Partners
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDaniel Raun and Philippe Seiler, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Deloitte LegalBehind the high profile jostling between the US and China there have been some important legal changes with a potentially lasting impact, says Ken Dewoskin, senior advisor in Deloitte’s Chinese services group
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsTommy Tong and Nicky Cardno, Herbert Smith Freehills
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Sponsored by Matouk BassiounyOmar Bassiouny and Islam Saeed, Matouk Bassiouny and Hennawy
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersLuky Walalangi, Miriam Andreta and Renansyah Jenie, Walalangi & Partners (in association with Nishimura & Asahi)
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Sponsored by VILAF (Vietnam International Law Firm)Vo Ha Duyen, VILAF (Vietnam International Law Firm)
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersJohn Cunha and Ezekiel Tuma, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Jáuregui & Del ValleMiguel Ishii Yokoyama and Alejandro Creel Ysita, Jáuregui y Del Valle
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Sponsored by Herbert Smith FreehillsRoddy Martin and Antonia Kirkby, Herbert Smith Freehills
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Sponsored by Lee and LiYvonne Hsieh, Eddie Chan, Patricia Lin and James Huang, Lee and Li Attorneys-at-law
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Sponsored by BowmansJohn Syekei, Eddah Kiai and Rose Njeru from Bowmans analyse the security and data handling issues that impact fintech activity in Kenya
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Sponsored by BowmansBrian Kalule and Brian Manyire of Bowmans take a look at the Ugandan fintech environment how fintech may drive more business through traditional banks
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Sponsored by Sołtysiński Kawecki & SzlęzakMarcin Olechowski and Wojciech Iwański of Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak dive into the legal uncertainty surrounding the launch date for open banking in Poland
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDaniel Flühmann and Peter Hsu of Bär & Karrer unwrap the new Swiss fintech licence and test its implications at a macro and micro level
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Sponsored by HomburgerIn March 2019, the Swiss federal government published a draft law on distributed ledger technology (DLT Draft Law). The proposed rules aim to improve the legal framework for cryptoassets and DLT-based applications. Stefan Kramer and Urs Meier of Homburger take a look
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Sponsored by BowmansBowmans' David Geral, Bright Tibane, Yehuda Rabinowitz and Wandile Mantanga look at South Africa's newly ramped-up approach to cryptoassets
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Sponsored by Walder WyssThomas Müller and Hugh Reeves of Walder Wyss explore blockchain and the new more stringent approach being taken by Swiss regulators
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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 Clifford ChanceKate Scott of Clifford Chance considers the risks that AI use could expose financial institutions to, and what steps can be taken to avoid getting burnt
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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 ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersBy Ibrahim Sattout, partner, and Brenda Ntambirweki, associate, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by PwCBy Antonios Koumbarakis, Manager, PwC Legal FS Regulatory and Compliance Services and Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Partner, Leader PwC Legal Services Switzerland & Leader PwC Legal FS Regulatory and Compliance Services
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Sponsored by CuatrecasasBy Maria João Ricou, managing partner, and Manuel Requicha Ferreira, partner, Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira
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Sponsored by Walalangi & PartnersBy Luky Walalangi and Miriam Andreta, partners, and Sinta Dwi Cestakarani, associate, Walalangi & Partners
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Sponsored by SRS AdvogadosJosé Carlos Soares Machado and Luísa Pereira of SRS Advogados analyse how the shift in responsibility rule in interlocutory injunctions could cut the length of court disputes
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Sponsored by Latham & WatkinsThomas Weitkamp and Max von Cube, Latham & Watkins
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerFrédéric Bétrisey and Tatiana Ayranova, Bär & Karrer
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Sponsored by Jia Yuan Law OfficesLiu Yue, Jia Yuan Law Offices
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Sponsored by Baker McKenzieManuel Meyer, Andrea Bolliger and Yves Mauchle of Baker McKenzie explain why the Swiss legal regime is attractive for initial coin offerings
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Sponsored by Gilbert + TobinPeter Reeves, Georgina Willcock and Candice Fraser of Gilbert + Tobin assess Australia’s ongoing efforts to regulate the digital currency market
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonPaksoy and Cleary Gottlieb consider key developments in the Turkish IPO market'
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Sponsored by PaksoyPaksoy delves into the increasingly busy Turkish debt markets to pick apart the operating environment for debt capital market issuances and securitisations
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Sponsored by LinklatersMargot Schonholtz and Robert Trust, Linklaters
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Sponsored by Ritch Mueller Heather & NicolauThomas S Heather, Ritch Mueller Heather y Nicolau
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Sponsored by LinklatersRebecca Jarvis and Paul Sidle, Linklaters
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Sponsored by ChiomentiGiulia Battaglia and Antonio Tavella, Chiomenti
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Sponsored by LinklatersThere are signs that trouble may be brewing despite some healthy figures. Linklaters’ global head of restructuring and insolvency Rebecca Jarvis and counsel PSL Paul Sidle take a look
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Sponsored by KvaleStine Snertingdalen and Ingrid Tronshaug, Kvale
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Sponsored by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & CoShardul Shroff and Ambarish, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Sponsored by Bae Kim & LeeJangho Lim and Ugu Choi, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
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Sponsored by LinklatersDavid Kidd and Cathy To, Linklaters
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Sponsored by VandenbulkeLaurence Jacques and Denis Van Den Bulke, VANDENBULKE
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Sponsored by BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & AssociatesNadim Bardawil of DIFC-headquartered BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates weighs up incubator programmes and legislative pressures chasing fintech development
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Sponsored by Yoon & YangSoonghee Lee and Jae Ryun Cho from Yoon & Yang analyse new Financial Services Commission guidelines implemented in January 2018 that aim to regulate cryptocurrencies and anti-money laundering
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Sponsored by GVZH AdvocatesAndrew Zammit of GVZH Advocates looks at the coming wave of legislation currently in bill form before the Maltese government that will to set out a framework for virtual currencies and initial coin offerings
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Sponsored by HomburgerBenedikt Maurenbrecher, Daniel Haeberli and Urs Meier of Homburger look at Swiss regulatory breakthroughs for initial coin offerings and other fintech structures
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Sponsored by Lee & KoHyun Koo Kang and Yongsoo Yoon of Lee & Ko provide an overview of the Korean government’s interventionist stance
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Sponsored by Kim & ChangJoon Young Kim, Seung Jae Yoo and Bomi Chen, from Kim & Chang provide an overview of regulations for distributed ledger technoloy, blockchain and smart contracts
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Sponsored by Morrison & FoersterJake Robson and Nick Davies from the Singapore office of Morrison & Foerster LLP, highlight how joint ventures or strategic M&A can often be the most effective way to roll out and scale up a fintech product offering in multiple jurisdictions in southeast Asia
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Sponsored by Makarim & Taira SMaria Sagrado and Yanuar Pribadhie, of Makarim & Taira S., discuss the country’s central bank’s regulatory sandbox initiative for fintech players
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Sponsored by Atsumi & SakaiYuri Suzuki and Takafumi Ochiai of Atsumi & Sakai look at efforts made by the financial and tax regulator to tackle digital currencies
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Nicolas Vanderchmitt and Fanny Nguyen, LPA-CGR avocats
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Sponsored by Niederer Kraft FreyManuel Werder, Philippe Weber, Thomas Frick, Daniel Eisele and Markus Kronauer, Niederer Kraft Frey
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Sponsored by HarneysKristy Calvert and Fleur O’Driscoll, Harneys
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Sponsored byÜmit Hergüner, Senem Denktaş and Deniz Tuncel, Hergüner Bilgen Özeke Attorney Partnership
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Sponsored by Zoomlaw Attorneys-at-lawKuohua Fan and Pochun Lin, Zoomlaw Attorneys-at-law
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Sponsored by EptalexClaudia Caluori and Rima Abou Mrad, Eptalex – Aziz Torbey Law Firm
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Sponsored by A S & AssociatesDewan Faisal and Mohammad Hasan Habib, A S & Associates
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Yi Wang, GSK Stockmann (Luxembourg)
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Sponsored by Erdem & Erdem Law OfficeErcüment Erdem and Özgür Kocabaşoğlu, Erdem & Erdem Law Office
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonGabriele Antonazzo, Raymond Lam and Grace Yuen, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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Sponsored by Alemán Cordero Galindo & LeeEloy Alfaro and Rita de la Guardia, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee
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Sponsored by ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & PartnersSimone Del Nevo, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonGlenn McGrory and Paul Tiger, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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Sponsored by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & HamiltonSimon Jay and Michael Preston from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton review the likely dominant trends for 2018