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AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 22: What Global Companies Need to Know About Navigating FDA Regulations and U.S. Market Entry
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Private M&A 2024: Key Trends and Forecasts
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Former President Joe Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14105, “Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern” on August 9, 2023. More...more
The Economic and Financial Gap Between the United States and Europe: Will It Persist or Narrow? What Are the Consequences for Businesses and Investors on Both Sides of the Atlantic?...more
A number of US companies have gone public in Australia as an alternative to a further private round in the US. While the ASX may not be an obvious alternative to US capital markets, there are a number of reasons why the it...more
2024 was a year of meaningful regulatory change for asset managers globally. The regulatory activity was wide ranging and without a particular unifying theme. In fact, the wide, and in cases diverging focuses of key global...more
When raising capital, startups and growing businesses must choose among various terms, structures, filings, and investor types. One decision—whether to include unaccredited investors—should be straightforward. For the reasons...more
In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International practice, is joined by Paula Nagarajan, AGG Corporate partner, to discuss trends in the U.S. venture capital market and fundraising...more
Foreign investors can now directly invest in public companies that own real estate in Makkah and Madinah, thereby boosting market appeal and liquidity....more
On 27 January 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) approved the ‘Controls for the Exclusion of Companies Listed in the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) from the Meaning of the Phrase (Non-Saudi) in accordance with...more
Attached please find the updated Foreign Listed Stock Index Futures and Options Approvals Chart, current as of January 21, 2025. All prior versions are superseded and should be discarded. Please note the following...more
Certain members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) have extended the temporary exemption from the requirement to transmit a Form 45-106F1 Report of Exempt Distribution (“Report of Exempt Distribution”) and...more
In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. Annual global M&A activity in 2024 rebounded significantly from 2023’s...more
Key Points - Sovereign-related investors, more commonly referred to as sovereign wealth funds, have increasingly made the Middle East a global center of wealth and investment....more
The sukuk market is keeping a close watch on a proposed set of Sharia guidelines that could significantly change how sukuk instruments are structured and distributed - The Bahrain-based Accounting and Auditing Organization...more
Private M&A in Canada had another defining year in 2024, including increased regulatory scrutiny, significant activity in certain sectors and the rise of private capital. In the latest episode of our podcast, Blakes Partners...more
As part of the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority’s (“CMA”) ongoing commitment to enhance investor protection and market transparency, on 21 October 2024, the CMA issued draft amendments to the Saudi Investment Funds...more
It has been a productive year for the Australian Government through its award of multiple feasibility licences under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) and its associated regulatory framework (OEI...more
In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International practice, is joined by AGG International Arbitration partner Lance Lee to discuss Korea’s booming investment in the southeastern...more
On March 27, 2024, the Italian legislature implemented reforms to support the competitiveness of the Italian capital markets and attract investors, in line with the 2022 guidelines issued by former Prime Minister Mario...more
Governmental pressure and an improving macroeconomic outlook could see French buyout activity gaining on the UK French private equity activity posted an impressive deal value in the first half of 2024 despite political and...more
Welcome to the latest edition of the Spectrum, covering hot-topic issues in the structured finance markets in the U.S. and UK. This edition features the new UK securitization regime, eHELOCs, and climate risk disclosures....more
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