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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

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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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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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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The City's view on regulation - time to draw the line?

This detailed survey from Eversheds canvassed around 200 senior level decision-makers in the City to assess the current regulation the City is facing and examinines how the ongoing reform of the City's regulatory framework will impact on the UK's financial services sector.

Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 30 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

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Banking on change: the Government's response to the Vickers Report

The Independent Commission on Banking published its final recommendations on the reform of the UK banking system in September last year. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Simmons' James Bresslaw outlines the UK Government's response to the ICB's recommendations for reform.

Law Firm: Simmons & Simmons | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

Investment funds - 2011 annual review and preview of 2012

This briefing from Travers Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the developments affecting the investment funds industry in 2011 and previews what can be expected in 2012. The article will be of interest to managers and investors in a wide range of alternative asset investment funds.

Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes

Hedging their bets: distressed debt outlook 2012

Bingham and Macquarie Group commissioned Debtwire to interview 100 distressed debt investors, including hedge fund managers, sell-side trading desks and other asset managers on their expectations for the North American distressed debt market in 2012.

Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities

Banking update January 2012: report and review on recent cases and issues

Wragge & Co bring you the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry. Areas under discussion in this edition are valuation evidence; the Etridge guidelines; trustee in bankruptcy v innocent purchaser; application to amend too late; and no duty of care owed by valuer.

Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

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Malaysia unveils new blueprint for a high-value, high-income economy

On 21 December 2011, the Central Bank of Malaysia released the new Financial Sector Blueprint - a 10-year strategic plan that charts the future direction of the financial system as the country transitions towards a high-value and high income economy. This client alert discusses the key focus areas.

Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance

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