The US Securities and Exchange Commission has plans to regulate SPACs more closely and mandate ESG reporting—sponsors and companies should pay close attention
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Tech continues to dominate
Last year was a volatile 12 months for the tech sector, with a steep sell-off in growth stocks and a drop in IPOs—but, although the sector was down, it was by no means out
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SPACs struggle amid regulatory uncertainty and volatile markets
As economic and regulatory headwinds gather, SPACs must adapt in order to position themselves for a comeback
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PCAOB and Chinese Authorities Sign Agreement, Taking First Step Toward Complete Access for PCAOB to Inspect and Investigate Auditors in China and Hong Kong
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New 1% Excise Tax on Stock Buybacks May Have Far-Reaching Consequences for Capital Markets, SPAC and M&A Transactions
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White & Case's SPAC Group Submits SEC Comment Letter on SPACs
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Repricing Underwater Options
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SEC Proposes Rules to Regulate SPACs
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How to Manage the Risks of SPAC Securities Fraud Actions in 2022
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Backed by SPACs, IPOs hit new heights in 2021
A combination of SPACs, pent-up demand from pandemic-shocked 2020 and a wave of technology listings drove the IPO market to record highs
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2021: A spectacular year for SPACs
From record SPAC IPOs and M&A deal flow to the SEC issuing a variety of pronouncements, last year was one to remember.
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SEC Posts Sample Letter to China-Based Companies, Amid a Stalled Process for SEC Clearance of their Offerings
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SPACs are Not Investment Companies
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Clarity Emerges in the Aftermath of the SEC Statement on SPAC Warrant Accounting: A Roadmap for the Changes to Permit Equity Classification
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Global IPOs: Back in the game
When COVID-19 closed the IPO window at the start of last year, expectations were bleak. But the market fought back and 2020 ended on a high.
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Prime time for SPACs
After more than a decade of buildup, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have exploded and are gaining momentum in the US and beyond
