Favorable valuations are fueling opportunistic purchases by overseas bidders

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

It has been a period rife with notable shifts on the global stage; a new administration in the US, the end of the Brexit transition period and the reaching of key milestones in the discontinuation of LIBOR, to name but a few.

Key considerations for banks engaging with governments and peer institutions to improve financial crime compliance systems

Challenges and opportunities in the US, UK and Europe

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Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles  

Despite a spike in energy prices and persistent inflation, year-to-date leveraged loan activity showed substantial gains on 2020 levels  

A rebounding domestic economy and abundant liquidity south of the border are encouraging Canadian borrowers to draw on US high yield bond markets in increasing numbers

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Transitioning to new priorities in a post-pandemic era

PGMs are helping Southern African mining remain relevant and contributing to a global clean and green transition

An innovative, first-of-its-kind hybrid acquisition financing in Nigeria* 

Lender caution following Zambia's debt repayment default in 2020 has weighed on African debt issuance, but successful raisings by high profile borrowers show that investor appetite remains resilient

Africa is a priority for several Biden administration agencies working in development finance

H1 2021 dealmaking within the continent appears to be turning a corner

Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe

Africa offers vast potential for renewable energy deployment and investments

Climate change litigation is increasing steadily worldwide, but few cases have been filed yet in Africa

High-growth industries continue to attract investor interest despite COVID disruptions

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M&A activity in Western Europe surged in Q3 on the back of strong PE interest and low UK stock prices

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Global high yield markets paused for breath in Q3 2021, but year-to-date issuance remains ahead of 2020 levels in most regions