The Financial Regulatory Observer regularly sets spotlights on selected topics driving the regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.

It is yet unclear if and when the House of Commons will again decide about the Withdrawal Agreement and whether the date for the UK leaving the EU will be changed. Under the current circumstances, a hard Brexit on 29 March 2019 still remains an option.

With the regulatory agenda for the US operations of foreign banks in a state of flux, Kevin Petrasic, Paul Saltzman, Glen Cuccinello, Will Giles and Alexander Abedine of global law firm White & Case provide a map to help boards navigate an uncertain terrain.

The upcoming enforcement of the MREL requirement will require European banks to issue a significant amount of subordinated and senior notes.

Essential features of bank capital regulation across Europe in one handy wall chart.

Partners Julia Smithers Excell and Stuart Willey, and associate Laura Kitchen of global law firm White & Case take a deep dive on the latest publications from EU and UK regulators aimed at providing supervisory clarity on the nascent cryptoasset market.

From rural farmlands to modern megacities, the complex and diverse Asia-Pacific infrastructure sector continues to attract international investment. Our survey shows investors are very positive about future opportunities and analyses the countries and sectors attracting this optimism

Risks may persist around infrastructure investment in APAC, but the overall outlook is very positive

There has been a growth in the number of funds targeting the APAC infrastructure market as investors seek out greater returns. Meanwhile, public-private partnerships are likely to increase if they can overcome several systemic barriers

The rewards for infrastructure investors in APAC can be lucrative, but the region is not without its risks—particularly political ones

While investors are looking at a variety of sectors in the region, our survey reveals that roads are the top priority, while both conventional and renewable energy are still very much on the radar

The overwhelming majority of respondents see a multiplicity of opportunities in a variety of sectors and regions. However, our survey reveals that the ‘noise’ around some investment locations may be just that—noise

International arbitration can benefit the parties to a range of mining disputes

The Energy Protocol of the Economic Community of West African States seeks to attract power-sector investment

Africa has an opportunity to lead on environmental and social global best practices

Several of the contemplated changes may improve South Africa's business climate

Countries make strides by streamlining regulations across 11 key areas

Impact investing offers great potential for Africa

Easing challenges, seizing opportunities

Will recent regulatory developments have their desired impact on the NPL market across Europe?

Corporate and Disputes lawyers come together to represent a juvenile lifer

Regional differences and market maturities are forging a dynamic finance landscape with ever-more resourceful and innovative methods of meeting the global infrastructure funding challenge.

New York partner Steven Lutt helps a longstanding pro bono client realize her dream.

Key developments, future directions