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  • The collapse of Enron in the US has led some Asian leaders to question the rationale for deregulating their own energy industries. Peter Roberts, of Jones Day’s Hong Kong office, says delays could be costly
  • A recent decision of the Tax Court in Manrell questions the practice in Canada of structuring non-competition payments to obtain tax-free treatment to a vendor.
  • José Garrido García, who is a member of the High Level Group of Experts behind EU takeover proposals, defends his views on minority control from recent criticism
  • The Bahamas offers the arranger, promoter or sponsor of a securitization a cost effective, secure jurisdiction for the domiciliation of the special purpose vehicle (SPV) that issues securities in connection with the transaction. This briefing note will examine some of the key reasons The Bahamas is a suitable jurisdiction.
  • The rendering of credit or financial services by credit institutions or financial services companies other than banks is limited in Portugal, as regards the type of services which may be rendered by each entity.
  • The Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002 was recently published by the Irish minister for finance. The purpose of the Bill is to provide the legislative framework for the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland. The Central Bank will supervise all banks, building societies, insurance companies, credit unions and other investment business firms.
  • The Helsinki Exchanges are to introduce amendments to the Rules of the Stock Exchange regarding the listing process, conditions for admission to listing and disclosure requirements.
  • Mexico’s legislators have been busy — protecting minority shareholders, revamping the insolvency regime and overhauling securities laws. Ben Maiden reports
  • Japan is one of the most challenging markets for international firms. But the country is short of lawyers, and foreign firms believe soon they will provide the expertise demanded. Nick Ferguson reports
  • Recent action by New York's attorney general against Merrill Lynch has cast doubt over the regulation of analysts everywhere. Wall Street firms have scrambled to announce new initiatives to guarantee the objectivity of their stock-dealing advice. The SEC has issued tougher rules to govern research, and regulators in Europe have said they will consider the issue, too. IFLR invited seven leading figures from the London markets to discuss the problem