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Finance law and banking law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as capital adequacy, BASEL, acquisition finance, debt capital markets, fund finance, islamic finance, securitization and structured finance.
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Geopolitics, Credit Conditions And UK Finance Transactions – What Lenders And Borrowers Need To Know
Geopolitical developments are increasingly influencing UK credit conditions and shaping finance transactions. This article examines how energy volatility, supply chain disruption, sanctions risk, and heightened uncertainty are affecting credit analysis, due diligence processes, and finance documentation across UK lending markets.
United Kingdom Finance
PS
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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Fund Finance In France: A Tale Of Two Markets
France's fund finance market has rapidly evolved to match the sophistication of UK and US markets, with subscription lines remaining dominant while NAV financing, hybrid facilities, and GP financing gain traction. As regulatory changes ease the French banking monopoly and non-bank lenders fill gaps with flexible structures, the market demonstrates resilience through relationship-driven deals and innovative capital solutions.
France Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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Ahead Of The Curve: Navigating The UK’s Proposed New Regime For Alternative Investment Fund Managers (Video)
The UK's regulatory framework for alternative investment fund managers is undergoing its most significant overhaul since AIFMD was transposed into UK law in 2013. This webinar explores the proposed new FCA sourcebook, size-based tiering system, and how these reforms will reshape day-to-day requirements for AIFMs while positioning the UK as a competitive financial center.
United Kingdom Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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WH Partners Submits Feedback to MFSA Consultation on Aircraft Financial Leasing Rules
WH Partners has submitted formal feedback to the Malta Financial Services Authority on its consultation document proposing new Rules for Notified Aircraft Financial Leasing Companies and Related Due Diligence Service Providers. The submission addresses key areas including eligibility thresholds, scope and interaction with other licences, AML obligations, and removal from the list and restructurings.
Malta Finance
WP
WH Partners
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Insight Newsletter - Issue 3 | 2026
FinanceMalta's third quarterly newsletter for 2026 explores the jurisdiction's strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in global financial services markets, including plans for a New York event and the development of specialized frameworks for aviation finance. The publication examines Malta's evolving regulatory landscape, tax incentive frameworks, and preparations for the upcoming annual conference themed "Financing the Next Generation Economy."
Malta Finance
FM
Finance Malta
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The Future Of European Financial Supervision: National Autonomy, Centralized Oversight, Or A New Supervisory Equilibrium?
Michael Huertas examines the future direction of financial supervision in Europe against the backdrop of the EU's Savings and Investments Union and the Market Integration and Supervision Package. The article explores the ongoing debate between national supervisory autonomy and greater European oversight, analysing the implications for capital market integration, competitiveness and cross-border financial services.
Germany Finance
PL
PwC Legal Germany
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Capital Without Compromise
Maltese family businesses often avoid public listings due to fears of losing control, but going public through the Malta Stock Exchange can strengthen governance, facilitate succession planning, and unlock capital without necessarily surrendering ownership. This analysis explores how reduced free-float requirements and strategic use of debt versus equity instruments can help family enterprises build lasting legacies while maintaining meaningful control.
Malta Finance
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Completada la aplicación directa del Reglamento de abuso de mercado tras la Listing Act
La Listing Act introduce cambios significativos en el Reglamento de abuso de mercado europeo, simplificando el régimen de retraso en la difusión de información privilegiada en procesos prolongados y modificando las circunstancias que permiten a los emisores demorar la divulgación pública. ¿Cómo afectarán estas reformas a las obligaciones de comunicación de los emisores y a la supervisión de los mercados financieros?
Spain Commercial
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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