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Regulation of Cayman Islands master funds: a new regime
Under the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law, 2011 which came into force in December, certain master funds in the Cayman Islands will be subject to new regulations. This briefing explains who will be affected and what will be the impact of the regulation.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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New Year financial services update
Among a number of topics, this round up of financial services news discusses the Government's response to the Independent Commission on Banking's final report and recommendations to improve stability and competition in the UK banking industry.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Tax deductions in leveraged buy-outs: a storm is brewing
A new regime now in force aims to exclude the financial costs relating to the acquisition of equity shares from the tax-deductible charges on the results of a holding company. This briefing gives an overview of the new rules and a summary of the main provisions around Europe.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 04 January 2012 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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Developing safe and peaceful nuclear energy in the UAE: a model for GCC countries
The UAE has committed to constructing its very first nuclear power plant. This briefing covers the main framework developed to support the new nuclear industry in the UAE, including the creation of a regulatory body, collaboration with international entities and newly-introduced nuclear laws.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Nuclear fusions: Australia removes ban on uranium exports to India
Australia's ruling Labor party has voted to end the country's ban on selling uranium to India, meaning Australia will be well-placed to feed India's increasing appetite for uranium. Norton Rose outlines how the agreement will lead to better relations and greater trade between the two countries.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 12 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Reforming Europe's energy markets - an overview of REMIT
Following recently adopted EU legislation, this briefing studies the significant changes to wholesale energy markets, encompassing both commodity and derivative markets. Eversheds provide commentary on the rationale behind REMIT and the new requirements of market participants.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 06 December 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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The new and old frontiers in Africa's upstream oil and gas sector
This briefing details the changes taking place in the African upstream oil and gas sector, with a focus on "old frontier" countries with abundant petroleum reserves and "new frontier" countries whose natural resources were until very recently perceived to be found exclusively in the mineral sector.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 30 November 2011 | Practice Area: Upstream and Downstream
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Investing in South Africa's green future
This guide from Norton Rose outlines South Africa's priorities for scaling up renewable energy with particular focus on the climate change investment policies and opportunities. The briefing contains a high-level compilation of key policies and projects, based on publicly available sources.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 24 November 2011 | Practice Area: Renewables
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Indochina law quarterly - a comprehensive update on Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
This update offers details on important legal and economic developments in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Across the region, there have been major amendments to banking and finance, imports and exports, securities, and tax, providing both opportunities and challenges for businesses in the region.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 21 November 2011 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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How the proposed Green Deal will affect businesses and consumers
The Government has recently proposed the Green Deal, a revolutionary programme to increase the energy efficiency of the UK's building stock. Under the Green Deal, millions of electricity bill payers will be able to have new energy saving home improvements without having to front up the cash.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 16 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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