IFLR Awards | IFLR
WEBAug 28, 2024 · IFLR’s 25th anniversary awards kick off with APAC launch. The first of five global awards took place in Hong Kong to celebrate legal innovation across the Asia-Pacific region. Karry Lai, March 20, 2024. Awards.
PRIMER: HKEX’s new ESG disclosure rules - IFLR
WEBFeb 7, 2020 · Under HKEX’s new mandatory disclosure requirements, which will be effective July 1 2020, companies will need to provide: a board statement setting out its consideration of ESG matters, disclosure of significant climate-related issues which have impacted and may impact the issuer, disclosure obligation to …
Canary Wharf $4.2 billion IPO - IFLR
WEBMar 31, 1999 · The Canary Wharf Group is to launch an initial public offering of around 25% of Canary Wharf, the largest property company single site in the UK. The offer should raise around £2.6 billion ($4.2 billion) and make the Canary Wharf Group the second largest listed property group in the UK. Clifford Chance, London, is providing outside legal ...
RFIA proposals introduce innovative digital asset regulation …
WEBJun 14, 2022 · The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act has reset the discussion for the regulation of digital asset business in the US. On June 7 2022, US Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the anticipated introduction of the bipartisan Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial …
New regime for the protection of consumer rights and interests
WEBAug 27, 2021 · On July 12 2021, Law 9/2021 was published in the Macau SAR’s Official Gazette and will enter into force on January 1 2022. Whilst revoking Law 12/88/M, it sets up the new regime for the protection of the consumer’s rights and interests, with the aim to be “a step forward in clarifying the rights and duties in the transactions between consumers and businesses and in reducing consumer’s ...
Chapter 4: Free writing prospectuses and road shows | IFLR
WEBMar 1, 2007 · Practice point. Certain road shows (such as pre-recorded road shows) will be considered free writing prospectuses. Bear in mind that Rule 433 limits the content of legends on free writing prospectuses, and prohibits disclaimers that are commonly inserted in many road show slides today.
Kuwait - IFLR
WEBMay 20, 2022 · The shortlist for the 2024 Middle East awards is revealed and winners will be announced in Dubai on October 22. Danielle Ngwana-Joseph,August 28, 2024. IFLR Middle East Awards 2023: open for entries. Research for the 2023 Middle East awards has begun – winners will be announced at a live event in Dubai on October 17. James Wilson,May 16, 2023.
ESG Disclosure Regulation: a closer look at Article 8 and Article 9
WEBJul 13, 2021 · Article 8. Article 8 covers products that promote ‘E’ or ‘S’ features, regardless of whether the investment outcome is actually made in ESG products or the investment objective is specifically to have a positive impact on the environment and society (unlike Article 9). The information to be provided to customers refers fundamentally to ...
PRIMER: the Volcker Rule – covered funds - IFLR
WEBJul 24, 2020 · A covered fund under the Volcker Rule is an entity that (i) relies on section 3 (c) (1) or 3 (c) (7) of the Investment Company Act; (ii) is a commodity pool whose operator relies on CFTC Rule 4.7 (and certain similar pools); or (iii) a foreign fund that either relies on section 3 (c) (1) or 3 (c) (7) with respect to US investors or satisfies ...
Vietnam catches up with global ESG trends - IFLR
WEBApr 7, 2022 · Vietnam has taken some important initial steps to catch up with the global ESG trend. The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) from January 25 2021 to February 1 2021 decided the development plan for 2021-2030. This aims to ensure social and human security and manage resources efficiently and sustainably, among other ...