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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
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A&O Shearman
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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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France’s Rearmament Plan May Hinge On Private Capital
France's updated military programming law adds €36 billion to defence spending through 2030, creating significant investment opportunities in munitions, drones, space, AI, and electronic warfare systems. However, US and non-EU investors face complex regulatory hurdles including French foreign investment screening, European eligibility requirements, export controls, and ITAR-free design mandates that fundamentally reshape how transatlantic defence investments must be structured.
Global Finance
GP
Goodwin Procter LLP
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Deals Still Get Done – But Only With A New Playbook
Private equity execution has evolved beyond traditional buyout models, requiring sophisticated deal structures, flexible financing arrangements, and comprehensive due diligence across ESG, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks. Success now depends on navigating complexity through adaptive strategies, cross-border expertise, and the ability to maintain momentum when conventional approaches no longer suffice.
Germany Finance
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
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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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What Changed In EU Commodity Derivatives Reporting
ESMA's revised weekly commodity derivatives reporting arrangements went live on 3 September 2026, introducing updated technical requirements, validation rules and XML schema version 2.0. Businesses trading energy or other commodity derivatives must understand their specific reporting role, verify that correct information reaches the appropriate reporting party, and ensure their systems properly handle the new technical framework. Cyprus investment firms, energy traders and groups using commodity derivatives
Cyprus Finance
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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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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Completada la aplicación directa del Reglamento de folletos tras la Listing Act
A partir del 5 de junio de 2026, entran en vigor importantes reformas del Reglamento de folletos de la UE introducidas por la Listing Act, elevando el umbral de obligación de publicación de folletos de ocho a doce millones de euros y estableciendo nuevas reglas sobre extensión máxima y requisitos de traducción. ¿Cómo afectarán estos cambios directamente aplicables a las ofertas públicas y admisiones a negociación en mercados regulados, especialmente consider
Spain Finance
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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The Application Of Article 83bis In Malta: Legal And Commercial Advantages
Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention enables aircraft registered in one state to be operated by an entity in another state through formal agreements that transfer regulatory responsibilities. Malta's unique aircraft operator registry system allows non-Maltese operators to register aircraft while maintaining Malta's security framework and Cape Town Convention protections for lessors and financiers.
Malta Transport
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Selling Immovable Property In Cyprus As A Non-Resident: Legal Procedure, Tax Clearance And Completion Requirements
Non-resident property owners in Cyprus can complete sales remotely through proper legal representation, but success depends on coordinating title verification, mortgage releases, tax clearances, and completion documents before contractual commitments are made. What specific steps must sellers living abroad take to ensure their Cyprus property transaction proceeds smoothly without requiring their physical presence at every stage?
Cyprus Real Estate
DA
A. Danos & Associates LLC
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