Global IPO proceeds improved in 2024, but while some IPO markets performed strongly, others faced a challenging year. In 2025, regional markets appear set to drive IPO themes
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Middle East sees strong IPO activity
Long-term policy initiatives supporting the development of capital markets in the Middle East are paying off, with stock markets across the region supporting a cluster of large state-backed and private sector IPOs in 2024
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Regional drivers in a global market
Strong performance from regional IPO hubs has helped stabilize global IPO markets and lay the foundation for further gains in 2025
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Navigating NATO Procurement: Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Companies in Finland & Sweden
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High yield market bounces back, but maturity wall looms
Debt Explorer | While issuance of high yield bonds strengthened across all key global jurisdictions in 2024, the US and Europe still face mounting maturity walls
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SEC Expands Accommodations for Issuers Submitting Draft Registration Statements
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Prepare Now for Edgar Next
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European leveraged finance reignited
Debt Explorer | After a period of volatility, Europe’s leveraged finance market is primed for resurgence, with new and exciting opportunities available to lenders and borrowers alike
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White & Case supports UK Finance and AFME on response to FCA’s PICSES consultation
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Issuers’ new obligation to disclose sustainability information
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French and German debt markets defy challenging environment
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European leveraged finance: A market reawakened
After a challenging period of elevated rates, Europe's leveraged finance markets are poised for growth in 2025, with stabilising costs, rising competition and renewed opportunities for dealmakers.
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Five key stakeholders and their priorities in 2025
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Pole position: Sponsors to take full advantage of active debt markets
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Keynote Q&A: Private debt in a competitive market
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Old dog, new tricks: The evolution of syndicated loan markets
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European leveraged finance overview
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The Mexican Banking and Securities Commission (“CNBV”) publishes the Regulations Applicable to Simplified Issuers and Securities Subject to Simplified Registration
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SEC Charges Investment Adviser - Signaling Importance of Accurate Disclosure of AML Procedures
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Capital Markets in the United Arab Emirates: Regulatory Overview
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Latin America structured finance: A flexible option in uncertain times
Debt Explorer | Lenders and borrowers in Latin America are sustaining transaction activity in a persistently challenging market with innovative structured finance and securitization deals
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Key Considerations for the 2025 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season: Your Upcoming Form 10-K
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Fiscal Year 2024 in Review: Key Takeaways and Predictions from SEC Enforcement Actions Against US Public Companies
Debt Explorer | A challenging macroeconomic environment has hampered policymakers’ efforts to stimulate the secondary market for non-performing loan deals in Europe
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SEC Enforcement Year-End Overview
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Debt-for-nature swaps – a promising alternative to traditional financial sources
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Capital Markets, Securitization and Debt Investment Fund Platforms: Important Luxembourg Tax Legislation Update
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Unpacking the South African Climate Change Act
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Insider Trading Policies: A Survey of Recent Filings
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Sukuk markets keep close eye on standards review
Debt Explorer | 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
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Robust refinancing activity bolsters high yield rebound
Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe has made strong gains as issuers return to the market to refinance at more attractive rates
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SEC will prioritize AI, Cybersecurity, and Crypto in its 2025 examination priorities
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European leveraged finance report: Revisiting the crystal ball
Debt Explorer | White & Case’s European leveraged finance team evaluates the predictions they made at the beginning of 2024 for leveraged loan and high yield bond activity
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Section 13 and 16 Developments: Lessons Learned from Recent SEC Enforcement Actions
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Lessons Learned from DOJ’s First Money Laundering Plea by a Major Financial Institution
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EU Listing Act
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Ukraine concludes historic restructuring of US$20.5 billion of international bonds
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NPL players rethink strategy in a changing market
Elevated interest rates have led to an increase in European NPL volumes, but levels remain far below the peaks during the financial crisis period. NPL investors and servicers are rethinking their business models to adjust to a smaller market
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High yield issuance climbs, but markets still seek direction
Debt Explorer | High yield activity in the US, Europe and APAC revives after a tricky period, but markets remain uncertain moving into the final months of 2024
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Moving on up: Europe’s CLO market is making a strong comeback
Debt Explorer | The first half of 2024 has been a bumper year for European Collateralized Loan Obligations and a mix of market and legislative catalysts could push the second half into record-breaking territory
