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COVID-19 | Germany: Availability of Government Support for Infrastructure Businesses

Government Support for German Infrastructure through COVID-19 The German Federal Government has introduced several initiatives to increase the liquidity of businesses during the COVID-19 crisis....more

4/3/2020  /  Coronavirus/COVID-19 , Germany

COVID-19: Update for Borrowers and Lenders in Germany

In light of the growing pandemic of COVID-19 the German government has decided on a number of unprecedented restrictions for all areas of private and business life which were unimaginable just a few weeks ago. As a result,...more

New Case Law on Upfront Fees in German Loan Agreements

On 4 July 2017, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH)—in two separate cases—held that pre-formulated agreements on work fees that are payable independent from the term of the underlying loan and agreed between a financial...more

Taxation of Restructuring Profits in Germany - Tax Administration and Legislator Swiftly React to a Recent Detrimental Decision of...

A recent decision by the German Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has caused significant concerns in the restructuring community because it will severely complicate future restructurings in Germany or even make them impossible...more

Basel III Framework: Large Exposures

Even banks with strong capital ratios may fail as a result of the sudden failure of a counterparty or group of connected counterparties. To address this risk and to complement the now near-final Basel III framework, the Basel...more

Comparison of New EU Proposals on Proprietary Trading and Ring-fencing Against US, UK, French and German Rules

The European Commission has published a legislative proposal that would prohibit certain large EU banks from engaging in selected types of risky proprietary trading. The proposal would also potentially require such banking...more

Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - February 25, 2014

In this issue: - Regulatory Capital - Financial Services - Funds - Enforcement - Events - People - Excerpt from Regulatory Capital: EBA Publishes Draft RTS on Bankers' Bonuses - On...more

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Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - February 18, 2014

In this issue: - Derivatives - Regulatory Capital - Financial Services - Enforcement - Events - People - Excerpt from Derivatives - ESMA Requests Clarification on...more

Basel III Framework: Net Stable Funding Ratio (Proposed Standards)

A key new element of the Basel III framework for regulatory capital aims to improve banks’ management of their funding and liquidity profiles. Two new measures are proposed: a “net stable funding ratio,” and a “liquidity...more

Basel III Framework: The Leverage Ratio

Reducing excess “leverage” in the banking sector is a key component of the Basel III capital standards. “Leverage” for these purposes means the ratio between a bank’s non-risk-weighted assets and its capital. The ratio is...more

Basel III Framework: The Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Charge for OTC Derivative Trades

The credit valuation adjustment charge in Basel III appears, at first glance, to be the preserve of quantitative analysts and the like. However, while complex, the CVA charge requires more widespread attention as it...more

Basel III Framework: US/EU Comparison

The US and EU rules implementing Basel III follow many aspects of Basel III closely, but there are major differences in approach in several key areas. Financial institutions have been engaged in a “race to the top” to show...more

Actions Required Under Derivatives Reforms

The first wave of financial regulatory change affecting banks, brokers and their users is in the field of derivatives. Various deadlines for new reporting, clearing and conduct of business requirements are imminent. The...more

Governance & Securities Law Focus: Asia Edition, July 2013

In this issue: ASIAN DEVELOPMENTS - - HKEx Launches Consultation on Reform of Connected Transaction Rules US DEVELOPMENTS - - SEC Developments - Noteworthy US Securities Law...more

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