World in transition: Four themes

Financial stimulus and sustained investor appetite for yield have seen US CLO issuance scale record heights  

Issuers are tapping institutional loan markets for add-on debt at a rapid pace as private equity firms turn to buy-and-build strategies to lower entry multiples and accelerate deployment  

Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments  

Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change.

Increased sector scope and concerns around a more aggressive approach to identifying non-notified transactions is leading to rising numbers of filings

The Federal Trade Commission is taking an increasingly stringent approach to antitrust investigations

Dealmakers should be braced for a more aggressive stance under Chair Gary Gensler

Borrower-friendly terms over the past few years have helped boost M&A totals—and a number of factors suggest the financing will not change dramatically in 2022

In the second half of 2021, Delaware courts issued several decisions affecting M&A dealmaking

European leveraged finance markets rebounded in the past 12 months, driven  by enthusiastic refinancing activity and a resurgent M&A marketplace, setting the  stage for a healthy year ahead

US M&A had an extraordinary year in 2021, with total deal value reaching US$2.6 trillion—surpassing US$2 trillion for the first time

Annual deal value more than doubled 2020’s total to reach all-time high  

Deal value exceeded US$1 trillion in every quarter for the first time in history, in just one example of the record-shattering 2021.  

The data White & Case gathered from 58 of the most active merger control jurisdictions globally reveals trends and insights that can't be gleaned from data on single jurisdictions considered in isolation.

Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof.

A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval

Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector

The rise in sustainability-linked debt issuance observed in 2021 has shown little sign of slowing down as borrowers continue to focus on improving ESG performance in response to investor demand.

In a rapidly maturing SPAC market, sponsors are more frequently turning to debt financing tools to fund deals

In an increasingly interconnected world, cyber risk is firmly at the top of the boardroom agenda, and having an effective data breach response programme is no longer optional.

There are many ways to resolve a construction dispute when it arises—but what are the best methods for mitigating risks, avoiding or resolving such disputes for projects based in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam?

The Financial Regulatory Observer spotlights selected topics currently driving regulatory and technological changes in the financial industry.