On October 31, 2019, the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) issued, under the DIFC Companies Law (Law No.5 of 2018) (the “Companies Law”), the Prescribed Company Regulations (the “Regulations”). The main objective...more
EMIR REFIT came into force on 17 June 2019, helping to level the playing field between the EU and the US. Key Points: ..Alternative investment funds will bear the brunt of the changes as EMIR REFIT closes an exemption...more
On 26 October 2017, the European Parliament voted in plenary session to adopt the EU regulation intended to lay down common rules on securitisation and to create a European framework for “simple, transparent and standardised”...more
On 4 May 2017, the European Commission (the “Commission”) adopted a proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (“EMIR”) as regards the clearing obligation, the suspension of the clearing obligation, the...more