Lawyers at Hogan Lovells and Linklaters say that clients affected by T+1 implementation in the UK are focusing on operational changes to avoid regulatory hiccups
New hires were made across the antitrust, M&A, finance and capital markets practices in Washington DC, New York, Boston and Hong Kong
Partner Tom Grant discusses the legal innovation behind the first Solvency II-compliant restricted tier 1 bond issuance in Portugal and how it can help the firm to win more work
New hires were made across the M&A and capital markets practices in New York and Singapore
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Sponsored by LPA LawDespite political and geopolitical uncertainties, the key components of a business-friendly environment are still in place in France and present an opportunity for further Chinese investment, say Raphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, and Hubert Bazin of LPA Law -
Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments affecting Chinese investors entering Luxembourg’s markets
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Sponsored by Papapolitis & PapapolitisElena Papachristou and Maria-Roxani Karydi of Papapolitis & Papapolitis highlight the key updates under the EU Listing Act package and an imminent enactment of a new law on the bolstering of the Greek capital market
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the challenges associated with the use of AI in capital markets in financial products and services
Law firms are providing safe harbours for investment firms worried about straying across the advice boundary and helping them prepare them for changes in the future
Law firms are helping asset managers and advisers understand the implications of this contentious component of the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy
Law firms are helping asset managers comply with this tricky piece of UK investor protection law and prepare for the EU’s related value for money proposals
While North American markets are ahead of the UK and EU in implementing T+1, lawyers in Europe are busy preparing clients for a shortened settlement cycle on the horizon
Lawyers are helping firms prepare for one of the biggest shifts in European transparency rules
Uncertain timelines, the sheer volume of changes, and post-Brexit divergence continue to create challenges for market participants
IFLR examines the SEC’s latest proposals to enhance climate disclosures and combat greenwashing across the US investment management industry
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the impact of the PCAOB audit requirements on US-listed Chinese companies, the potential for an agreement and alternatives companies are considering
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the Commission’s proposal on climate disclosures for issuers, for which the comment period will end on June 17
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Opinion: Bridging the gender gap through bonds
Use-of-proceeds and sustainability-linked bonds offer ample opportunities for issuers and investors to channel financing to address gender inequality in Asia -
OPINION: the SEC’s overwhelming rulemaking agenda is too much too soon
A plethora of legislation from the US securities regulator is likely to lead to problems down the line as the market struggles to follow along -
Opinion: Arm IPO proves London’s rule changes have flopped
Changes to the listing rules were expected to attract more tech companies to the London equity markets, but the semiconductor and software company’s decision to list in the US has exposed serious weaknesses in the regime -
Opinion: Sri Lanka inching closer to looming debt cliff
The island nation needs to consider restructuring options while reorienting its economy to reduce import dependence -
OPINION: China’s bond defaults have come of age
While there are worrying signals for investors in the Chinese bond market, there are also signs that regulations and infrastructure for market-oriented debt resolutions are developing
IFLR Awards
More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai for an evening of inspiration and recognition
Lawyers from across the Americas celebrated their successes in New York
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
The first in-person Africa awards dinner was held in Johannesburg and welcomed legal practitioners from across the continent