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The Australian iron ore project marks an important step forward for limited recourse financing in mining projects. Here's why

The wide scope of the final US Volcker rule has cast doubt on banks’ ability to make use of the exemptions

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom was named the Americas firm of the year at this year's IFLR Americas Awards. See the full list of winners here

The country's Basel III-compliant bond market has an established framework for AT1 offerings. But more innovation is expected in Tier 2s.

Foreign investors will lose an important protection mechanism if the country terminates all of its bilateral investment treaties

As the comment period for Reg AB II closes, issuers and investors continue to clash over the level of disclosures in ABS offerings

Spain has overhauled its bankruptcy regime in a bid to make it easier for ailing companies to avoid liquidation. But the long-anticipated reforms will likely need further amendments to ensure they are workable

Virtual currencies are set to play a key role in the evolution of finance. But developing links between the two worlds won't be easy

Mak Lin Kum The Companies Bill 2013, tabled by the Companies Commission of Malaysia, proposes a new approach to the reduction of share capital, in line with developments in jurisdictions like Australia and Singapore. At present, a special resolution for the reduction of share capital requires a confirmation by the court before it can take effect. The new bill allows an alternative and a seemingly simpler process of capital reduction, whereby only a special resolution and solvency statement are required. The option of going to court to confirm a capital reduction resolution is still preserved under this new Bill. Although it may appear that this non-court approach is simpler, several reasons may be offered as to why the court approach may continue to remain popular and not be rendered obsolete.

Enforcement places a significant strain on the finances of liable parties, and as such the legislation on enforcement should offer not only a legal basis for effective enforcement, but it should also ensure reasonable protection for the liable parties.