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The Australian airline will be able to mix and match aircraft used as security to achieve regular pricing adjustments

Markets may care about responsible investing but only some companies have made significant inroads

The global economy is moving away from fossil fuels. But markets could be in for a shock when the well runs dry

Initial coin offerings are giving regulators a headache because they don’t play by traditional rules. How should they be approached?

According to reports, Houston-based Andrews Kurth Kenyon and Virginia-based Hunton & Williams are discussing merging practices.

On August 30 2017, the Brazilian Central Bank released Public Consultation 55/2017, which proposes the regulation of certain types of credit transactions carried out exclusively via electronic lending platforms. The proposed regulation fits in with the trend for the Brazilian authorities to stimulate financial inclusion through the regulation of mobile payment tools, credit unions and equity crowdfunding. It also follows the regulatory template of other markets such as the UK – a regulatory sandbox safe house, where rules become more stringent as the entity grows.

Technology plays a major role in the development of financing alternatives, and investors and consumers are eager to access funds in a more expeditious and efficient manner. In fact, investors would relish the efficiency of tasks such as due diligence and disbursement being possible at the click of a link, without having to enter into complex negotiations and long drafting sessions. This new reality brings with it new challenges, not only for financial entities but also for regulators and lawyers. Fintech is a reality that imposes financial regulations and allows business to evolve.

The Commission: bringing up the walls with EU rulemaking

IFLR talks to Therium co-founder and director Neil Purslow about the rise of third party litigation financing in the financial sector, and how the market is expected to evolve in the next few years

While a repeat of the 1997 financial crisis is a possibility, it's an unlikely one. 'Asia is much better equipped, much more advanced now, and much more resilient,' IMF Asia-Pacific department director Changyong Rhee recently told Chinese media Xinhua.