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  • Recent proposals should help create an EU-wide framework. There are some key points to consider
  • The bill will significantly expand how and why Cfius is able to review both inbound and outbound deal making, and isexpected to change the face of M&A extensively,
  • On March 26 2018, the Brazilian Central Bank enacted amendments to the existing regulation on payment methods, proposing more flexible rules on payment arrangements, payment institutions and on interchange fees charged to issuers of debit cards. The Central Bank expects these changes to foster competition among market players and as a result provide reduced debit card costs for end users.
  • The courts have debated how to determine the fair value of a company’s stock, though a definitive approach is yet to be agreed upon
  • Russian companies have demonstrated an increased interest in the arbitration market in Asia
  • Responses from Syed Musheer Ahmed, General manager (Interim), Fintech Association of Hong Kong and Duncan Watt, Consultant, Eversheds Sutherland
  • The recovery of the local property market, alongside the upturn in Macau's gaming revenue recorded since late 2016, has motivated the Macau SAR government to prepare, and submit for Legislative Council (LegCo) approval, some control measures to introduce more transparency and to increase the number of residential properties in the market.
  • Fintech: the emerging keyword of the 21st century. The term combines the words 'financial' and 'technology' and stands for the technological innovation in the financial services sector that has been under development in recent decades. This evolution can be seen daily when we use mobile applications to transfer money, make and accept payments, or when banks resort to robo-advisors to create automated investment advice for clients while taking advantage of lower administrative costs.
  • Initial coin offerings (ICOs) – the blockchain-based issuance of tokens or cryptocurrencies for the purpose of fundraising – are a hot topic at the moment. There is continuing strong demand from mostly young, technology-based companies that seek to tap the capital markets through ICOs as a viable and efficient alternative to traditional fundraising. Switzerland offers an open regulatory framework for ICOs and has therefore developed as a hotspot for token offerings.
  • On February 20 2018, new logistics regulations under Decree 163/2017/ND-CP took effect and rescinded Decree 140/2007/ND-CP. Although Decree 163 introduces a few changes, including the digitalisation of logistics processes, it fails to open up market access and provide further clarification as expected, and may even create grey areas in practice.