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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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The New UK Securitisation Rules : A Practical Overview and Comparison

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On 30 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published Policy Statement PS24/4 (“PS24/4”) setting out the final FCA Securitisation Sourcebook (“SECN”). Subject to the repeal of the Securitisation Regulation...more

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International News: Spotlight on Foreign Investment

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In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Antitrust Issues in Renewable Energy - November 2023

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Participants in the renewable energy industry should be aware of antitrust and competition rules because renewable energy is no longer a nascent field. Europe generated almost 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Using the ISDA IBOR Fallbacks Supplement in Finance-Linked Hedging Transactions

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While a welcome development for parties to derivatives transactions generally, the launch of ISDA’s robust benchmark fallbacks may not be the most appropriate solution for IBOR cessation in finance-linked hedging transactions...more

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The MAR Review — ESMA’s Final Report

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ESMA advises the European Commission to consider some, but not all, of ESMA’s original proposals — and gives guidance on pre-hedging and market soundings along the way. Key Points: ..Pre-hedging / front running: ESMA...more

White & Case LLP

Real estate finance: Floating the idea of fixing

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Costs associated with LIBOR's discontinuation could tip the scale in favour of fixed-rate loans in real estate finance. LIBOR's phasing out in 2021 is set to shake up the real estate finance market, amplifying the appeal...more

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The EU loan syndication impact assessment is out: more competition scrutiny ahead?

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Setting the scene The long anticipated European Commission (DG COMP) report on "EU loan syndication and its impact on competition in credit markets" (see here) has finally been published. The study primarily focuses on the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on Hedging Policies, Examination Priorities, FINRA and EU Securitization...

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SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Adopts Final Rules for Disclosure of Hedging Policies - The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced that it had at last adopted final rules to implement Section 14(j) (Disclosure of...more

Jones Day

SIDRU Judgment: Hedging Transaction Not Rendered Speculative Even if It Exposes Party to Unlimited Risk

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The Context: In the wake of the Saint-Leu-la-Forêt decision of May 28, 2018, France's Court of Cassation issued an important decision on structured swaps concerning legal actions brought by public authorities against banks...more

Vedder Price

Global Transportation Finance Newsletter - August 2018

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In This Issue: - EU Risk Retention Undertakings in U.S. General Equipment ABS: Evolving Market Practice - PDP Financing: An Overview - Tax Reform’s Impact on Transportation Finance Transactions EU Risk Retention...more

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ECB Sets out Its Expectations for Booking Models and “Empty Shells” after Brexit

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Booking model practices used by international banks placed under scrutiny as a result of Brexit. The European Central Bank has been considering the booking model practices used by international banks, and how to prevent...more

Morgan Lewis

Multijurisdictional Securitization in the Age of Risk Retention

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The challenges of complying with both the US rules and the EU rules. Both United States and European Union laws now require 5 percent credit risk retention for securitization transactions. While the jurisdictional scope...more

Orrick - Finance 20/20

Interest Rate Hedging Products: Review of Misselling

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On January 31, the FSA published a report of its findings from pilot reviews conducted by banks into the misselling of interest rate hedging products to small businesses....more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - February 4, 2013

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In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - SEC Extends Exemptions for Security-Based Swaps - Fed Announces Release Dates for Results of Supervisory Stress Tests and CCAR - Rating Agency Developments...more

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