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The effective date of the final rule for investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers has been moved to January 1 2028
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New hires were made across PE, M&A, capital markets and finance practices in key hubs including Milan, New York and London
As the full set of agency leadership appointed by President Trump is now confirmed and in seat, 2026 will be a busy and consequential year for financial regulatory policy
New CARF rules increase compliance demands for crypto service providers, reshaping market transparency and strategy
HM Treasury confirmed this week that cryptoassets businesses will be backed by a regime, and the FCA is now seeking feedback on crypto rules
New hires and promotions were made across finance, PE and M&A practices in London, Singapore, New York and Santiago
M&A
A new transatlantic firm under the name of Winston Taylor is expected to go live in May 2026 with more than 1,400 lawyers and 20 offices
M&A
The deal may lead to Taylor Wessing’s German and French teams operating independently
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    The Bahamas has introduced one of the world’s first central bank digital currencies as it looks to improve access and efficiency for payment systems
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    A number of high profile listings including Facebook, Snap, Alibaba and LinkedIn have thrust dual class shares back into the spotlight. Baker McKenzie lawyers consider the model in various jurisdictions
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    Baker McKenzie lawyers from London, New York and Hong Kong SAR consider the impact of Covid-19 on markets and outline the moves companies and exchanges have already made