Why European investment into China could surge in 2020
With tensions between Washington and Beijing ongoing, European investors could be some of the biggest beneficiaries of new legislation
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Private equity transaction values grow quarter on quarter as dry powder and take privates trend upwards
With money to spend and a desire to compete with their strategic rivals, buyout firms are looking to the public markets for deals
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UK ICO issues major fines and criticises lack of data protection due diligence in corporate acquisitions
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Q2 global M&A value leaps, volume drops, as US domestic deals drive the market
M&A value rises for the second quarter in a row as dealmakers shrug off global uncertainties such as Brexit and trade tensions—and get back to the negotiating table
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US Trade Representative Initiates Section 301 Investigation of France's Digital Services Tax
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China Further Removes Foreign Investment Restrictions
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The Virtual Currency Regulation Review
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Supporting equal rights and the rule of law with LDF's 1000 Defenders
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Germany's Draft Bill on IT Security 2.0 – Extended BSI Authorities, Stricter Penalties and New Obligations on Providers
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Considering Challenges in Valuing Non-Producing Mineral Properties
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Tech M&A: Regulation moving up the menu?
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FCA cites price volatility and ‘FOMO’ in proposal to ban the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail clients
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2019 published
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New Bill: Enhancement of Fines under the Japan Anti-Monopoly Act
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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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UK ICO continues heavy GDPR enforcement trend with £99m fine
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Italian Competition Authority takes on digital players
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A Myth Debunked: Class Actions Truly are a Threat to Global Businesses
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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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UK ICO issues £183m GDPR fine in stark warning to businesses
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The CMA launches a new market study in a bid to keep pace with a fast-moving digital economy
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Current antitrust focus on technology platforms should take into account recent Supreme Court decisions in Pepper and American Express
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Compliance in France in 2019
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Does your deal have a Section 8 Antitrust problem?
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Payment Services: Countdown to new Principles-based regime in August
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Amendments to the Federal District Law for Solid Waste
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Guidelines on the Certification Mechanisms under the GDPR
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New Bill: Expansion for Leniency and Fines under the Japan Anti-Monopoly Act
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The Past and Future of Construction Arbitration
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Is The Islamic Finance Industry in Africa Ready to Move Mainstream?
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Financial Institutions M&A: Sector trends — June 2019
We highlight the key European M&A trends in the first half of 2019, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward
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Specialty finance/Marketplace lending
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: specialty finance/marketplace lending — 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
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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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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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Payments
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — 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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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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Stampede of the unicorns
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2019 and outlook for H2 2019
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Singapore and UK financial watchdogs announce new cooperation efforts to strengthen cybersecurity