France actively participates in international efforts and proposes sector-specific laws.

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South Korea's AI Act to act as a consolidated body of law governing AI once approved by the National Assembly.

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In a time distinguished by significant shifts—from the surge in e-commerce to altered consumer behaviors and the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values—brands face not just challenges but vast opportunities.

Singapore's AI frameworks guide AI ethical and governance principles, with existing sector-specific regulations addressing AI risks.

The UN's new draft resolution on AI encourages Member States to implement national regulatory and governance approaches for a global consensus on safe, secure and trustworthy AI systems.

The Council of Europe has adopted a new Convention on AI to safeguard human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the digital space covering governance, accountability and risk assessment.

Draft laws and guidelines are under consideration in Taiwan, with sector-specific initiatives already in place.

National frameworks inform India’s approach to AI regulation, with sector-specific initiatives in finance and health sectors.

The outlook for global IPO activity in 2024 is improving as interest rates stabilize and stock market valuations rally after a challenging 2023

After a dry spell, the pipeline of Brazilian IPO candidates is showing signs of filling up again

Stakeholders across London's capital markets are ready to seize the opportunity to reform and reenergize IPO activity in one of the world's most important financial centers

US IPO markets have been lackluster during the past 24 months, but, as interest rates stabilize and stock valuations recover, the backdrop for US IPOs in 2024 is improving

Rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty put the brakes on new IPO activity across global markets in 2023. However, after a challenging period, the outlook for IPO activity in 2024 is improving

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The mining & metals sector, long perceived by the broader markets as an old-fashioned heavy industry, is embracing technological innovation and new forms of partnership as it seeks to harness productivity growth and the energy transition.

The digital infrastructure sector's growth has been fueled by the hyperscalers in recent years. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the metaverse is set to drive this "zeitgeist" sector to new heights.

M&A Explorer | As the global energy transition gathers pace, innovation in clean energy solutions is producing a steady flow of deal opportunities