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  • In the latest twist to the Cœur Défense case, a Versailles court has recognised creditors’ rights. The counsel who pleaded the case explains the rulings
  • Italy has become the latest EU nation to introduce a financial transaction tax. But who do the rules apply to, and how will the tax will be levied?
  • Banks and lawyers are at odds with the UK Association of Corporate Treasurers, private placement working group over the principal barrier to domestic market growth.
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  • Financing sweeteners are being used in Brazil to encourage local borrowing by inbound investors.


  • The German bank’s hybrid debt instrument could revolutionise SME lending in Europe, and is a test case for securitising non-traditional assets
  • The privatisation of ANA, a Portuguese airport concession company, has revealed the country's ability to attract foreign investment notwithstanding its precipitous debt crisis.
  • China’s asset management industry is seeing a drive towards expansion and unification. But will it benefit all parties?
  • The Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) initiative may not be a legal requirement, but it is one of the most important business requirements for potential investors into South Africa today.
  • Daniel Futej Rudolf Sivak This article provides a brief overview of important legislative changes in Slovak tax legislation which have recently come into effect. Based on the amendment to the Income Tax Act, as of January 1 2013, Slovakia no longer has a flat rate tax for companies (legal persons) and individuals. The tax rate for companies increased from 19% to 23%. As regards individuals (natural persons), two tax rates exist, and these will be applied in the following way: