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Financial services update: ESMA on exchange-traded funds; CRA legislation; EC compromises on EMIR

The weekly financial services update includes details on ESMA's guideline proposals on UCITS exchange-traded funds and other UCITS-related issues; new legislative proposals for credit rating agencies; a regulator's viewpoint on MiFID II; and the Financial Conduct Authority on future regulation.

Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

An overview of China's new catalogue for foreign investment

Effective from 30 January 2012, China's new Foreign Investment Catalogue reflects its commitment to continue opening the market to foreign investment. Herbert Smith highlight the principal changes to the current 2007 catalogue with a look at 'permitted', 'encouraged' and 'restricted' activities.

Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes

Asia corporate update - Hong Kong's ESG Guide; posting regulatory filings; PRC foreign investment catalogue

This edition of DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter focuses on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's consultation paper on a proposed environmental, social and governance guide; new advice on posting regulatory filings on issuers' own websites; and the PRC's new foreign investment catalogue.

Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 06 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

Chinese investment gets easier - holding companies, VAT, renminbi and FDI reform

The Chinese economy continues to grow and modernise, and the Government recognises that existing systems and structures are no longer suitable for the state of development. In this briefing, Wragge & Co outline the changes being made to ensure the current regime meets demand.

Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing

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The eurozone crisis and loan agreements - what should lenders be doing?

With the financial crisis in the Eurozone showing no sign of easing, lenders are increasingly reviewing their documentation for euro-denominated facilities. In this briefing, Field Fisher Waterhouse outlines the main provisions which should be reviewed.

Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing

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Record FSA fine for ex-CEO's fraud - what can be learnt?

On 31 January 2012, the FSA published findings of fraud and the imposition of a fine of £2,867,000 against Ravi Shankar Sinha, the former chief executive officer of JC Flowers' FSA-regulated European private equity business. This briefing details the case in full and outlines the key messages.

Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

Trading in distress - how old world debt is providing opportunities for US hedge funds

The year 2012 has the potential to present a historic opportunity for hedge funds seeking to profit from European distressed debt. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Shearman's Solomon Noh outlines the types of distressed debt investment strategies and how UK law firms are likely to be affected.

Law Firm: Shearman & Sterling | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities

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Why is equity protection ineffective in Hungary?

The Hungarian Companies Act and others have long contained provisions to protect creditors. One provision prohibits a limited liability company from paying dividends to its shareholders if it does not have sufficient funds. However, payments of a dividend can also be made in a hidden manner.

Law Firm: Schoenherr | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Financing

Financial services update: ESMA on short selling; new principles for CISs; Financial Conglomerates Directive

The weekly financial services update from Macfarlanes includes details on the FSA Discussion Paper on AIFMD implementation; ESMA's consultation paper on short selling and credit default swaps; IOSCO's nine principles on suspensions of redemption of in collective investment schemes; and much more.

Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 31 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

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Bankers’ bonuses on the racks again as Government set to clamp down on cronyism

In previous economic downturns, calls for change to executive pay went unheeded. However, this time it looks different. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Freshfields' Simon Evans and Alice Greenwell examine whether the Government's pay proposals will drive change.

Law Firm: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Published: 30 January 2012 | Practice Area: Central Government

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