Regulation
705 white papers and resources
Regulation underpins the practices and procedures of every single activity undertaken by the banking and finance communities: from what information needs to be contained in a disclosure document through to what constitutes bribery. Regulation is increasingly in focus, as the world’s governments struggle to bring us all back to financial stability. Below you will find law and regulation white papers that will show you the latest developments and what you need to do so your organisation stays within the law.
EMIR: illustrative implementation timeline – update
Obligations concerning derivatives reforms under the EU regulation on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (European Markets Infrastructure Regulation, 'EMIR') is summarised in this handy illustrative timeline.
UAE investment funds regulation: funds industry welcomes changes
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has made some significant changes to its Investment Funds Regulations (IFR) prior to the 12 month transitional period (during which all fund managers are to apply for approval of their funds for marketing in the UAE) expiring in August 2013.
Amendments to the CIS regulations and regulatory treatment of closed-end funds
Following the consultation by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), changes were made to prospectus disclosure requirements applying for offers of units in collective investment schemes to the retail public. The impact of these changes is discussed in this white paper.
Recent and potential changes to the Japanese Insider Trading Regulations
This white paper provides an outline of changes to Japan’s insider trading and the related monetary penalty system in late 2012. Also in the spotlight are further potential changes to their Insider Trading Regulations expected to come about in 2013.
European venture capital funds: regulation adopted by Council and European Parliament
Under review is how from 22 July 2013, a large group of 'AIFMD exempt' European venture capital managers may elect for 'EuVECA' status of their venture capital funds. By complying with certain requirements they will become entitled to a European marketing passport (and share certain other benefits).
Islamic asset finance
Under review is how conventional secured lending and leasing structure for an asset can be developed into a Shari'a compliant product, thereby providing asset leasing companies and operators with the opportunity to meet their financing needs by accessing the liquidity of the Islamic finance market.
Banking & finance update - Australia in focus
This white paper looks at recent events affecting Australia’s banking sector. These include the legal risks associated with debt issuance programmes should a European Union member exit the Union, plus reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 in relation to banking and swap developments.
An update on LIBOR claims: an alternative judicial view
Litigation that has been generated from LIBOR manipulation has seen a large number of interest rate swap (IRS) mis-selling claimants amend their pleas. This white paper reviews such cases and their outcomes.
Private equity update: April 2013
This white paper reviews a number of new private equity updates, such as the ‘Patent Box’ regime, the London Stock Exchange's new High Growth Segment and restrictive covenants. The facts and issues of each update are discussed and analysed in detail.
Using market and credit risk analytics to strengthen performance
The global credit crisis of 2007 caused extreme volatility within the financial system and exposed weaknesses within risk management practices. This white paper reviews the various steps banks are taking to improve their risk management techniques, looking at the benefits and pitfalls of each.