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Are pension fund trustees fiduciaries?

Trustees are increasingly recognising that they have a fiduciary responsibility to derive the best result from their asset managers on behalf of the client, writes Scorpeo CEO Matt Ruoss

IFLR Correspondent, April 23, 2019

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Cyprus: Sale price for NPL-secured assets

The 2013 banking crisis brought to light the serious issue of Cyprus banks carrying on their balance sheets substantial provisions for non-performing loans (NPLs) which adversely affected the banking sector's profitability and sustainability. In response to EU pressure, the government of Cyprus put considerable effort into tackling the problem of NPLs, implementing various measures including improved foreclosure legislation and measures to assist banks to restructure their loan portfolios.

Ioannis Sidiropoulos, April 23, 2019

Paper Art - two Businessmen shaking hands On A Deal

Why corporate governance matters in M&A

Global consultancy AlixPartners explain why it’s important for companies to ensure good governance at every juncture – particularly in M&A

IFLR Correspondent, April 23, 2019

CAMLICA MOSQUE in Istanbul, Turkey. Camlica Mosque is Turkey's biggest mosque.

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Merger Control 2019: Turkey

Gönenç Gürkaynak and Öznur İnanılır, ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law

Gonenc Gurkaynak, April 23, 2019

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Japan: Disclosure of corporate affairs

On January 31 2019, the Cabinet Office Order to Partially Amend the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs was issued by the Financial Services Agency. It was suggested that the original order be revised based on the recommendations made in the Financial System Council's 'disclosure working group report' announced in June 2018. Following is an outline of the revisions to be made:

April 23, 2019

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Brazil: Railways back on track

The auction of the Norte Sul railway (FNS), on March 28, marks the end of a long hiatus for railway concessions. The last one had taken place in 2007, more than 10 years ago.

Karin Yamauti Hatanaka, April 23, 2019

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Structural subordination: it’s lonely at the top

The instruments are seeing a spike in demand within acquisition financings. Here, Paul Hastings lawyers consider the pros and cons of the two most popular structures

Richard Kitchen, April 23, 2019

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - NOVEMBER 28, 2017: Ayala Tower One (left) skyscraper in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The building is headquarters for Philippine Stock Exchange.

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Philippines: Revised Corporation Code enacted

The Philippines has enacted Republic Act No 11232, or 'An Act Providing for the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines' (RA No 11232). It repealed the country's almost-four-decade-old Corporation Code (Batas Pambansa Bilang 68). According to proponents of RA No 11232, it is intended to improve the ease of doing business in the Philippines.

April 23, 2019

Beautiful landmark of Fuji mountain and Chureito Pagoda with cherry blossoms at sunset, Japan. Spring in Japan.

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