The uneasy road toward a single EU market for fintech
Current rules fall short of providing a clear framework for a single European market for fintech companies.
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Securitization set to come of age in NPL resolution quest
Refinements to the regulatory framework are needed before banks can make widespread use of securitization by European banks.
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Financial Regulatory Observer - December 2019
The Financial Regulatory Observer regularly sets spotlights on selected topics driving the regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.
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ESG investing: The sharpening teeth of disclosure
How to stay ahead of the curve, minimize future costs of compliance and feed the growing demand from investors for responsible products and services.
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Eight priorities for the new EU financial services chief
Valdis Dombrovskis has a full in-tray that includes securing the EU banking and capital markets union as he begins his term at the European Commission.
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Tailored enhanced prudential standards for non-US banks
Since the 2008 financial crisis, a non-US bank seeking to establish or maintain a US presence has been required to comply with a set of stringent regulatory requirements, but a recently adopted rule (Final Rule) limits their application.
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Why invest in real estate through a joint venture?
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Real estate joint ventures: Marriage of equity and expertise
The asset manager's expertise, coupled with the investor's capital, allows both parties to maximise their respective returns
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Real estate joint venture structure: Key players and documents
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Tax and structuring in a real estate joint venture
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Asset Manager in a real estate joint venture
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Governance in a real estate joint venture: Who's in control?
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Real estate JV finance: Where does the capital come from?
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Options for exiting a real estate joint venture
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Target returns and distribution waterfalls: Why do they matter?
How to structure a real estate joint venture: Eight things you need to know
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Battery Supply Chain
The market is buzzing with speculation and activity across the battery supply chain
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Why managing dispute risks in NPP projects is important
Understanding dispute risks inherent in all new nuclear power plant projects could go a long way in helping all involved to manage these disputes when they arise
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Real estate finance: Floating the idea of fixing
Costs associated with LIBOR's discontinuation could tip the scale in favour of fixed-rate loans in real estate finance
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Global opportunities for Taiwanese companies and investors
Managing your international business risks in 2019
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A break in the clouds: M&A in the first half of 2019
The US M&A market delivered a surprisingly robust first half, with total value rising 9 percent year-on-year. Volume, on the other hand, dipped 21 percent
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Private equity slows in 2019 as valuations continue to rise
Despite accumulating a vast, historic pile of capital for acquisitions, private equity has moderated its pace of buyouts in the first half of the year
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Sector Watch: Pharma and TMT lead the pack
The pharmaceutical, medical and biotech sector was number one by value, followed by technology, media and telecoms (TMT). TMT led by volume, followed by industrial and chemicals.
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Pharma chases innovation through deals
The need to replenish intellectual property has pushed the pharma industry to the highest-performing sector by M&A value
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Technology dealmaking stays buoyant
H1 2019 has seen deal value continue to climb in technology M&A, as digital disruption overtakes segments of the market such as fintech and Big Data
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Retail M&A falls as sector migrates online
M&A activity in the retail sector fell sharply during the first half of 2019, as uncertainty and digital disruption continue to put pressure on the sector
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Real estate M&A drops, but hopes are higher for H2
After a standout 2018, real estate M&A has dropped significantly in the first half of 2019, but segments of the market such as logistics and hotels have remained attractive
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SEC proposal would ease burden of certain financial disclosures on public companies
Proposed revisions to current financial statement disclosure requirements for business acquisitions and dispositions would simplify compliance while ensuring investors get the information they need
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Can the good times last? Four factors shaping M&A in the second half of 2019
Many of the factors that have underpinned recent M&A activity remain in place, but concerns are mounting
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Defying gravity: US M&A H1 2019
A rise in US mega-transactions more than made up for a drop in volume in the first half of 2019
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Managing economic and social change toward a sustainable future
In Tokyo, White & Case gathers leading thinkers on international business and trade policy from around the globe to explore what evolving economic and social change mean for Pacific nations—and to propose effective responses.
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Electric vehicles: On the cusp?
The EV revolution is fully underway. With the UK government committed to the eradication of emissions and automakers fully embracing EVs, a tipping point seems to be on the near horizon.
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Restructuring the next wave of cov-lite debt
Cov-lite loans can leave lenders with limited restructuring options, but creative lenders will still find ways to bring debtors to the table
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Four steps to managing risks in desalination projects
As global water shortages worsen, desalination projects are likely to proliferate. Sponsors that can manage project risk will capture significant value while helping the world meet its water needs
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Stampede of the unicorns
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Consolidation continues at pace—mega-mergers on the horizon
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: banks — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Asset/Wealth management
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: asset/wealth management — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Payments
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Stock exchanges/Clearing houses
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: stock exchanges/clearing houses — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Brokers/Trading service providers
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: brokers/trading service providers — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Credit cards/Consumer finance
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: credit cards/consumer finance — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
