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An overview of Italy’s new rules on executive pay transparency
On 23 December 2011, the Italian Financial Authority ‘Consob’ adopted a resolution to implement new regulations on executive compensation of Italian listed companies. Latham & Watkins describe the main innovations introduced by the Resolution and discusses the new regime on Issuer transparency.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Financial services update: recovery and resolution plans; payment for order flow; Stressed Value-at-Risk
Macfarlanes' weekly financial services update includes details on the FSA's feedback statement on recovery and resolution plan rules; guidance on payment for order flow arrangements; FSA guidelines on Stressed Value-At-Risk; and the ESA consultation on financial conglomerates directive.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Asia corporate update: Hong Kong Listing Rules; disclosure of use of proceeds; latest PRC developments
DLA Piper's Asia corporate newsletter looks at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's new disclosure requirements for subsidiaries acquired during the trading record period; HKEx guidance on the disclosure of the intended use of proceeds; the latest PRC developments; and more.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Stock Exchange Listing
Bullish on the Bear: an overview of Russia's investment opportunities
With one hundred and forty million consumers and massive foreign reserves, Russia is an opportunity rich country with enormous growth potential. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Hogan Lovells' Richard Cowie assesses moves by Russia to encourage funds to invest in the national economy.
Law Firm: Hogan Lovells | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
China steps up regulation on public bidding activities
China's bidding laws provide an evolving framework for tendering and bidding on major government investment projects. With a new set of implementing regulations, the State Council has recently adopted a major set of new procedures affecting developers and contractors.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Tax refunds for European pension and investment funds
The Court of Justice of the European Union has again held that a withholding tax levied by a European member state on dividends paid to non-residents - in this case investment vehicles - is an unjustified restriction on the freedom of movement of capital. Macfarlanes provide full details.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Save our CEOs: Upper Tribunal unanimously clears John Pottage of misconduct
The Upper Tribunal recently issued an important decision clearing John Pottage of misconduct in carrying out his CEO functions whilst in charge of UBS Wealth Management. Travers Smith's regulation team outlines some key points to note for regulated firms, senior management and compliance staff.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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The clawback: can arbitration help Greek bondholders gain redress?
This article outlines the prospects of recovering more of the debt owed via investment treaty arbitration. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Skadden's Patrick Heneghan explains how German holders of Greek sovereign debt will need to rely on the "most favoured nation" clauses in the treaty.
Law Firm: Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration
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Off-piste: negotiating Europe's debt mountain
More than $550bn of European leveraged buy-out loans are due to mature between now and 2016. This report from Linklaters' banking team provides in-depth analysis on measuring the wall of debt; how refinancing faces harsh headwinds; and the options and opportunities presented to businesses.
Law Firm: Linklaters | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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Investing trust or foundation assets: a detailed comparison and risk analysis
In the continuing economic turmoil, trustees and foundation councils have to be more mindful than ever of the manner in which they invest assets. Collas Crill outline why it is so essential for trustees and foundations councils to understand their investment powers, duties, and investment policies.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Sales and Asset Finance
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