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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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Eurobonds taxation - the view from Russia
On 30 December 2011, the Russian Finance Ministry issued a letter outlining the authorities' view on the 'beneficial owner' concept and taxation of Eurobonds interest. In this briefing, Pepeliaev Group's Ivan Zelenin outlines how the beneficial owner concept exerts a great influence.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Cross Border
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The Supreme Court's Lehman judgment - the issues and implications
The Supreme Court published its judgment on the Lehman Brothers International (Europe) client money application on 29 February 2012. In this briefing, Macfarlanes looks at each of these issues in turn, how the Supreme Court dealt with them; and what the implications are for client money.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 09 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Exclusivity, break fees and financial assistance: how an unenforceable agreement came 'back from the dead'
In this briefing, Wragge & Co's corporate team analyse a recent case which demonstrates how unlawful financial assistance by a public company almost, but not quite, led to an agreement being ruled unenforceable.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 07 March 2012 | Practice Area: Sales and Asset Finance
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Supreme Court's ruling on Lehman - what are the implications for client money?
Following the Supreme Court's judgment on Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (In Administration), Shearman & Sterling outline what the Supreme Court's ruling addressed; the implications for client money; and why the decision provides for a "cataclysmic shift of beneficial ownership".
Law Firm: Shearman & Sterling | Published: 05 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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You do the math: new accounting rules for UK limited partnerships
New accounting and disclosure rules will result in many investment funds being subject to accounting requirements similar to those of limited companies. This briefing outlines the changes and considers what steps UK limited partnerships might take to remain outside the ambit of the new rules.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Reporting
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China expands yuan internationalisation efforts with RQFII pilot program
China has launched a pilot program which allows Chinese yuan raised by Hong Kong subsidiaries of Chinese domestic fund management companies to be invested in China's domestic securities markets. Bingham McCutchen outline the program's expected effect and RQFII qualification requirements.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 21 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Disclosure orders – a weapon to track and recover assets
This article from offshore specialists Harneys outlines how disclosure orders constitute an important weapon for the tracking down and recovery of assets, and therefore, an important area in both the Commercial Court and the High Court.
Law Firm: Harneys | Published: 08 December 2011 | Practice Area: Sales and Asset Finance
An overview of asset management in China
China is viewed as a key area for the future growth of the asset management industry. This briefing provides an overview of the key features of major types of asset managers in China and key regulatory issues required to establish an asset management business in the China.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 01 December 2011 | Practice Area: Sales and Asset Finance
Avoiding MF Global and Lehman's mistakes – 10 things you need to know about client money and assets
In this briefing, Bakers & McKenzie's financial services team consider the particular risks to the preservation of client money and assets and explain the main differences between the Special Administration Regime and an ordinary insolvency administration regime.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 16 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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