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Global Trends in Financial Services Regulation in 2018

Around the corner: Financial Services Regulation in 2018 looks at key developments in financial regulation and what to expect from 2018

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Today's lenders and borrowers face restrictions on foreign banks lending to companies in certain jurisdictions, distressed debt, new derivatives legislation such as EMIR and the Dodd-Frank Act, and other sweeping changes to financial services regulation. Our more than 670 banking and finance lawyers help clients simplify complexity wherever they execute transactions. We represent financial sponsors, corporations, financial institutions at all stages of transactions, from origination, negotiation and documentation to closing.

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11 June 2018
Cryptocurrencies and ICOs Now Regulated in Thailand (law and draft regulations as of 10 June 2018)
SEC held a public hearing on the draft of related sub-regulations to be issued under the Digital Asset Businesses Decree on 16 - 30 May 2018.
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25 May 2018
Audit Committee and Auditor Oversight Update (April - May 2018)
The update summarizes recent developments relating to public company audit committees and their oversight of financial reporting and of the company’s relationship with its auditor.
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15 May 2018
ASR Regulation, No More Getting Away with Unclean Getaways
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has introduced Regulation No. 15 of 2018 on Post-Operation Activities in Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (ASR Regulation).
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25 April 2018
Doing Business in the Netherlands 2018
This handbook is your personal guide to the Dutch legal and taxation system and beyond.
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23 April 2018
"Ipso Facto" Clause Reforms in Formal Insolvency - Draft Exceptions
The moratorium on reliance by solvent counterparties on “ipso facto” clauses in voluntary administration, certain receiverships and creditors schemes of arrangement will come into effect.
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19 April 2018
Financial Services - News on Enforcement & Cases
Welcome to this edition of News on Enforcement and Cases produced by Baker McKenzie's Financial Services Regulatory Group. This publication provides a non-exhaustive guide to enforcement actions ...
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2018
Doing Business in Russia
Our guide for companies operating in or considering investment into the Russian Federation presents an overview of the country's business environment.
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News
08 June 2018
Baker McKenzie legal advisor in Immunovia's directed share issue
Immunovia has completed a directed share issue of approximately SEK 324 million.
News
4 June 2018
duagon AG Acquires MEN Group
duagon Group and MEN Group will form a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for data processing and communication.
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29 May 2018
Arbonia Issues EUR 125 Million Promissory Notes
Arbonia is a focussed building supplier that is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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20 May 2018
Baker McKenzie grows Corporate team with key lateral hire
Kathy Honeywood has been appointed to the Energy, Mining & Industrials practice. She joins from Clifford Chance where she was a partner.
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10 May 2018
Baker McKenzie acts for volt bank in being granted the first ever restricted banking licence under the Federal Government innovation agenda
volt bank will be a digital bank that aims to support Australians on their financial journeys.
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02 May 2018
Baker McKenzie advised Aboriginal Carbon Fund on the establishment of Australia's first private carbon trading fund
The RCBC Fund connects corporations, businesses and institutions that are carbon neutral or are ...
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30 April 2018
Baker McKenzie advise National Australia Bank in connection with bond issue by Afterpay
Afterpay is a technology driven payments company.
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Events
09 July 2018
Client Round Table: The Gulf-Swiss Axis
Sanctions regimes and other compliance issues facing Swiss financial institutions and corporations in the Gulf.
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TMT Deal of the Year – Softbank’s Acquisition of Arm Holdings
M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)* - Softbank’s Acquisition of Arm Holdings
Japan Deal of the Year - Softbank’s Acquisition of Arm Holdings
* The M&A Deal of the Year (Premium) category was for deals with a value of greater than USD 1 billion.
2017 ALB Japan Law Awards

Innovation in cross-border insolvency and restructuring – Metinvest
2017 Global Restructuring Review Awards

Best Digital Marketing Campaign (Bronze) – Global FSR App
2017 CityWealth Brand Management & Reputations Awards

Asia Restructuring of the Year – PT Berlian Laju Tanker
IFLR Asia Awards 2016

Deal of the Year – EMEA Export Finance: Power - Assuit and West Damietta Power Stations
Trade Finance Awards 2017

Best Trade / Export Finance Law Firm (Global)
Best Commodity Finance Law Firm (Global)
Best Trade Law Firm in the Americas
Trade Finance Awards 2016

Best Export Finance Law Firm
TXF Trade & Export Finance Awards 2016

Banking, Finance and Restructuring Team of the Year
African Legal Awards 2015

Best Trade Finance Law Firm in Latin America
Trade Finance Magazine 2015

Best Trade Finance Law Firm in North America
Trade Finance Magazine 2015

Debt Market Deal of the Year - Suntory Holdings Limited’s buyout of Beam Inc
ALB Japan Asia Law Awards 2015

Solar Deal of the Year - Ilanga 1 CSP Project
Project Finance International 2015

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Comprehensive summary of regulations applicable to banks and other financial services companies in 41 jurisdictions.

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A summary of regulations applicable to acquisition finance transactions in 36 jurisdictions.

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Overview of rules, procedures and recent legal developments in restructuring and insolvency (R&I) in 40 jurisdictions.

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