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Navigating challenging markets, part one: term loan B syndications
WEBJul 1, 2022 — In this first chapter of our two-part memorandum on navigating challenging markets, we review the tools available to borrowers and underwriters to optimise outcomes in TLB syndications, notwithstanding market conditions. The syndicated TLB market operates on an “arrange-to-distribute” model. In the …
PRIMER: Securities Financing Transactions Regulation / SFTR
WEBJan 12, 2021 — This primer was first published in March 2020 and has been updated to reflect recent developments. The Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) is the EU’s answer to the Financial Stability Board’s policy framework for addressing shadow banking risks in securities lending and repo. The regulation is …
ESG Disclosure Regulation: a closer look at Article 8 and Article 9
WEBJul 13, 2021 — Article 8. Article 8 covers products that promote ‘E’ or ‘S’ features, regardless of whether the investment outcome is actually made in ESG products or the investment objective is specifically to have a positive impact on the environment and society (unlike Article 9). The information to be provided to customers refers fundamentally to ...
PRIMER: the Volcker Rule – covered funds - IFLR
WEBJul 24, 2020 — A covered fund under the Volcker Rule is an entity that (i) relies on section 3 (c) (1) or 3 (c) (7) of the Investment Company Act; (ii) is a commodity pool whose operator relies on CFTC Rule 4.7 (and certain similar pools); or (iii) a foreign fund that either relies on section 3 (c) (1) or 3 (c) (7) with respect to US investors or satisfies ...
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WEBJul 31, 2023 — IFLR1000 M&A, Private Equity and Restructuring and Insolvency rankings now live. Top performing law firms in key markets announced. Ben Naylor, August 25, 2022. About IFLR: About Us. Meet the Team. Contact Us & FAQs. Media Pack.
PRIMER: a comparison of EU and US bank resolution regimes
WEBNov 20, 2018 — The European regime sets out a region-wide framework, while each national regime fleshes it out. In the UK, for example, a tripartite series of authorities is involved: the Treasury and the Bank of England are the main parties involved alongside the Financial Conduct Authority which actually decides whether or not that the bank can be considered to be in a resolution process, and if so, which ...
From the NFRD to the CSRD: long story short - IFLR
WEBJan 4, 2022 — The Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) had two main purposes: make available non-financial information to stakeholders and investors to determine the companies' value creation and risks, and encourage society to take responsibility for social and environmental concerns. Companies are required by the directive to …
IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2020 | IFLR
WEBJun 18, 2020 — New York-based Kirkland & Ellis partner Erica Berthou discusses gender in the legal profession in the United States and her firm's accomplishments in promoting diversity and inclusion. New York-based Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton partner Margaret Peponis discusses gender disparity in the US legal profession and how she and the firm participate in forums and groups focused on advancing women ...
New rules for the registration and settlement of debt securities in ...
WEBSep 29, 2022 — A new guideline on the registration and settlement of debt securities, including bonds and negotiable certificates of deposit, published by the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has recently come into force. The guideline strengthens the existing rules and regulations while also promoting the development of an efficient and reliable financial ...