International Financial Law Review

Issue: XXII, 12

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Americas

• US regulators respond to Basel II The implementation of capital adequacy rules in the US will have far-reaching effects  42 - 44
  Bahlke, Conrad
  Lewin, Robert

Europe

• Why banks may give way over European junk Senior lenders are ready to compromise over structural subordination in high-yield bonds  18 - 20
  Roberts, Diane Mage

News

• - AIM to opt out of Prospectus Directive - Commission proposes EU merger law - Industry groups sets transparency standard for asset-backed deals - US government reports cautions against accountants  6 - 8
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International

• Why uncertainty could stall synthetic CDOs Synthetic resecuritization is as popular as ever, but the regulatory treatment of some products remains in doubt  24 - 25
  Forrester, Paul

Comment

• Derivatives must deal with restructuring quandary Credit derivatives rather than the restructuring process should change to resolve controversy over trigger events  17 - 17
  Hughes, Martin

Asia

• Australia's listing review explained David White of the Australian Stock Exchange talks to IFLR about proposed rule changes and how these will help issuers  55 - 56
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The Month in a Minute

• The Month in a Minute  4 - 5
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Asia

• Regulators hold key to covered bonds in Asia A step-by-step guide to local laws affecting the issuance of covered bonds in the region  45 - 48
  Mazzochi, Richard
  Rath, Abigail

International

• Advisers speak out over attacks on secrecy New rules to combat money laundering will force advisers to inform on suspicious clients. Many are uncomfortable with the prospect  53 - 54
  Cafritz, Eric
  Gillespie, James

Cutting Edge

• - Indonesian equity offerings near international standards - Channel Tunnel financing launched - Punch sets restructuring precedent for securitizers - Freshfields structures unusual life insurance ABS - California takes debt step with White & Case  9 - 14
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International Briefings

• Finland - Ucits Directives Indonesia - A closer watch on insurance Japan - Bond issues Kazakhstan - Development plan Portugal - Funding private limited companies South Korea - Asset management Sweden - Acquisition rules  57 - 60
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Americas

• SEC faces critics over mutual funds scandal US Lawmakers and regulators could be firmer, say their critics  21 - 23
  Maiden, Ben

Cover Story

• New-look investment for the technology comeback Silicon Valley's recovery is underway, but investment terms have changed  26 - 28
  Murphy, Megan

International

• How Fifa sold terrorist risk to the capital markets World Cup organizers have transferred the risk of cancellation to investors, even in the event of a terror attack  49 - 52
  Jenkins, Grant
  Trott, David

Special Report

• Poland: Catching up quickly Hungary: Down but not out Czech Republic: Location, location, location The Baltic states: Europe's fastest growers Interview, EBRD: A troubleshooter for emerging markets Interview, EIB: Investing in accession  29 - 41
  Gencs, Valters
  Bartkus, Gintautas
  Docka, Paulius

• HSBC sets benchmark for syntehtic deals A taxi-lease deal in Hong Kong will encourage other banks to free up capital  15 - 16
  Zack, David
  Bindra, Balbir
  Ahmad, Sarwar