Debt Explorer | Hong Kong is back at the forefront of global IPO activity as Chinese technology companies, international investors and a more flexible listing regime support new issuance activity

As defense, technology and private capital converge, the UK has emerged as Europe's leading hub for defense technology investment.

InterSectors: Legal perspectives on global business

Debt Explorer | AI-linked financing is reshaping the US high yield market, but geopolitical tensions and investor caution are creating a more complex environment for issuers across Europe and APAC

Debt Explorer | Relentless demand for data center financing is pushing AI-related high yield issuance to record highs. Bond structures are evolving quickly to protect investor interests while meeting issuer appetite

Debt Explorer | Declining valuations in the software industry and an impending wall of covenant resets have shackled the high-growth ARR lending market. Borrowers and lenders are unsure what comes next

The current AI regulatory landscape in the US is shaped by two competing forces: a growing number of state AI laws on one hand, and a general federal deregulatory direction on the other.

Keeping track of AI regulatory developments around the world

Spain is positioning itself at the forefront of AI governance, supported by a fully operational dedicated AI regulator (AESIA), an active regulatory sandbox already generating practical compliance insights, and a national AI Bill approved by the Council of Ministers in May 2026, currently under P

M&A Explorer | Data center M&A in Asia-Pacific has several tailwinds in its favor, but power generation constraints and political sensitivities add layers of complexity to this high-growth market

M&A Explorer | As drones, AI and autonomous systems replace traditional military hardware, the race to acquire and invest in defense technology is heating up

Debt Explorer | AI-driven demand and lower exposure to software shield US high yield markets from macro challenges, but activity dips in Europe and Asia

Kazakhstan enacts its first dedicated AI law, establishing a risk-based oversight framework covering owners, operators, and users of AI systems. The Digital Code adds a parallel layer of digital regulation applicable to AI systems as digital objects.

The OECD's Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence encourages Member States to uphold principles of trustworthy AI.

National frameworks and guidelines inform India's approach to AI regulation, including new rules on the use of AI-generated images and audio.

Japan's first AI legislation becomes law – Focus is on promoting research and development; no monetary penalties.

South Korea's AI Act, the fundamental body of law governing AI, entered into force in January 2026.

Current US policy is redrawing Latin America’s economic and geopolitical landscape, but these changes underscore the region’s resilience and adaptability

LatAm finds itself navigating a fragile balance between US strategic demands and long-standing Chinese investment