Asia's development banks must set standards for smart technologies
Financing of infrastructure projects should require protections for privacy
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High yield squeezed in face of economic uncertainty
Debt Explorer | High yield bond issuance in the US and Europe feels the pinch in a challenging macro-economic environment, but green shoots emerge in Asia as real estate sector dislocation bottoms out and markets stabilize
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Managing Volatility: Considerations for Taiwan investors and businesses
Key legal developments in 2022 and their implications for Taiwan.
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Trade: Taiwanese businesses must manage competing US and mainland Chinese demands
Understanding the recent ban of certain chips to China and the new semiconductor-related export controls
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Continuation funds emerge as attractive options for PE fund managers and investors
These funds create opportunities, but can present legal and business challenges
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Sustainable finance: The road so far and a look ahead
As stakeholders embrace ESG considerations, risks, opportunities and challenges to integration remain
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European courts clarify the law on anti-competitive rebates
Key 2022 judgments apply a five-factor analysis outlined by the EU’s highest court in 2017
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M&A headwinds and tailwinds
How Taiwanese and other firms have weathered 2021's perfect storm and its aftermath
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Taiwanese businesses and investors must weigh foreign direct investment considerations
While most FDI regimes encourage foreign investment, the growing number and greater sophistication of regimes can add to transaction uncertainty
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Economy pumps the brakes on loan markets
Debt Explorer | Leveraged loan activity slows in the US, Europe and APAC as a volatile economic backdrop and the rising cost of debt starts to weigh on issuance
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US Chapter 15: Recognition of Indonesian Reorganization Plan
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Global PE activity succumbs to market pressures in Q3
M&A Explorer | In line with global M&A, private equity dealmaking experienced a dip in activity during the third quarter
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Energy Security vs Energy Transition: Turbulence Ahead?
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Global M&A fails to impress in the third quarter
M&A Explorer | Q3 dealmaking reflected multiple downward pressures on the market, including rising inflation, stock market volatility, and the spiralling European energy crisis
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China Issues Guidance on the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers
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Global tech M&A continues winning streak
M&A Explorer | A string of megadeals powered dealmaking activity during the first half of the year
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DOJ Announces New Changes to Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies
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The green revolution of blockchain?
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Investors eye rapid delivery business
M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk
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Opportunities in a fossil-fuel based sector indispensable to the energy transition in Indonesia
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Insights from our M&A team, based on M&A activity charts from the White & Case M&A Explorer.
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Carve-outs’ popularity soars as businesses pursue growth
White & Case M&A Explorer | Carve-out deals are offering businesses and investors an alternative route to growth in a post-COVID global economy
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Term loan A debt is back in fashion
White & Case Debt Explorer | Term loan A debt is back in the spotlight as borrowers look for financing alternatives in an increasingly volatile institutional loan market
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Chapter 11 proceedings of REITs are not recognised under the Singapore Model Law
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Amendments to Japan's Civil Procedure Rules: Towards Full Digitalization of Court Proceedings
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Q2 PE dealmaking fails to live up to record 2021
A host of megadeals bumped up deal value in the sector, but regulatory and economic headwinds remain
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Global dealmaking continues to trail 2021 in Q2
Dealmaking failed to reach the highs of the previous year as rising inflation and a challenging financing environment put some deals under question
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Practical guidance on avoiding "greenwashing" – an Australian response
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JFTC’s policy to actively promote competition in response to social economics, such as digitalization: Coordinating and strengthening advocacy and enforcement
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The nexus between DX and GX: How tech can accelerate the green energy transition
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Retail M&A driven by pandemic trends
Long-term consumer behavior triggered by the pandemic continues to catalyze deal activity
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Renewables push drives M&A in Japan’s energy sector
Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers
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From trash to treasure: Green metals from recycling
The global drive towards a low-carbon circular economy and increased focus on ESG are creating many new opportunities for metal recycling projects. But is scrap the answer to the growing demand for green metals?
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JFTC market study report on credit card transactions suggests standard interchange fee rates be disclosed
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Global Hydrogen Guide: Emerging Policy and Regulatory Initiatives – Edition 2
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Global M&A market drops to pre-pandemic levels
While global dealmaking in Q1 was down from a blockbuster 2021, there are signs deal activity could pick up later in the year
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Global PE activity slows in Q1 following blockbuster year
Private equity dealmaking was slow to pick up the pace in Q1, yet activity remained in line with pre-pandemic levels
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Global IPOs: A blockbuster year
IPOs boomed in 2021, with both the number of new listings and the total proceeds raised breaking records. But dealmakers face a tougher road ahead.
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Global IPOs: Conclusion
The dust is settling after the flurry of activity in 2021, and the IPO market is facing considerable headwinds. The following key themes could dominate equity market headlines in 2022
