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Sustainability linked derivatives as the next stage of green finance: Will India lead the world?

In India, ESG-led investing grew year-on-year at a staggering rate of 184 per cent in 2021. This has not gone unnoticed by the regulatory bodies, as they have signalled not only their seriousness regarding the goal of sustainability but also their commitment towards crafting the critical enabling policy infrastructure focused on this goal.

The new Brazilian foreign exchange and foreign capital law

Law No 14,286, published in December 2021, revamps, streamlines, and consolidates existing legislation on the Brazilian foreign exchange market, Brazilian capital abroad and foreign capital in Brazil.

Law relating to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018

By Sanjay Buch and Devanshi Nanavati. Law relating to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations 2018

Bills of exchange in book-entry form: how the Brazilian Central Bank’s novel regulation will foster the Brazilian credit market

In line with a trend of dematerialisation of financial assets and securities within the Brazilian financial system, the Brazilian Central Bank has recently regulated the use of bills of exchange (duplicatas) in book-entry form by financial institutions. This article discusses the recent main innovations in this regard.

Comments on Brazil’s new foreign exchange law

Brazil’s new Foreign Exchange Law comes into effect during 2022. It will promote broad changes in Brazil’s capital market and represents a milestone for the nation’s business environment, as it should facilitate operations in the financial and economic market and increase the circulation of BRL (Brazilian Reais) in the foreign exchange market.

Why Brazil proposes a reform of its foreign exchange regulation

The Central Bank of Brazil is preparing a significant reform of the country's foreign exchange regulation, which aims to simplify the current laws and regulation. The old rules, which are still in force, reflect the previous governmental concern about foreign exchange control and the impact on the daily operation and currency flows of the market. The intention behind the reform is to grant to foreign capital the same legal treatment offered to local capital under equivalent conditions.

India's Securities and Exchange Board amends norms to boost IPO market

This article provides an overview of the key changes introduced in the Amendment. Certain additional changes, which were proposed under the Consultation Paper and approved by SEBI in its board meeting held on 6 August 2021 (‘Board Meeting’) but which have not yet been notified, are also discussed below.

Film: Robert Khuzami, former Head of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission

Film: Robert Khuzami, Kirkland and Ellis; former Head of Enforcement, US Securities and Exchange Commission; former General Counsel of Deutsche Bank

Tech giants: UK leads the way with digital services tax

The United Kingdom is going it alone with a proposal for a digital services tax (DST), with the aim of increasing the tax tech giants such as Facebook and Google pay in the UK. The DST was confirmed by the Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Budget at the end of October.

From the beginning: political and commercial factors leading up to USCMA

A webinar co-presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee and the IBA North American Regional Forum

China initiates its new infrastructure campaign, with 5G leading the way

The 2020 Government Work Report of China delivered at the ‘two sessions’ makes clear reference to a ‘new infrastructure’ for the first time. The ‘new infrastructure’ covers seven key sectors, including: 5G base stations; ultra-high-voltage, high-speed railways; urban rail systems; new energy vehicle charging piles; big data centres; artificial intelligence; and the industrial internet. This new infrastructure campaign in China is a great opportunity for both domestic and foreign investors.

Partners as leaders: understanding how to lead the lawyers of tomorrow

On 4 October 2023 the European Regional Forum’s Young Lawyers Working Party held a webinar titled 'Partners as leaders: understanding how to lead the lawyers of tomorrow’. During the webinar, moderator Julia Hepner discussed with speakers Mark Longworth, Vanessa Byrne and Alexandra Martins, the subject of how young or current partners can unlock their own leadership skills to generate loyalty and create and develop strong and diverse teams and to retain talents. This article summarises the main takeaways.

SAFE’s new measures on optimising administration of foreign exchange to support foreign-related businesses

SAFE’s new measures on optimising administration of foreign exchange to support foreign-related businesses- China Working Group.

IBAHRI and the Law Society lead joint actions on the Day of the Endangered Lawyer 2019

On 24th January 2019, the Day of the Endangered Lawyer aimed to promote solidarity with persecuted and silenced members of the global legal profession, focusing specifically on the situation in Turkey.

Case Comment: Concerning Enforceability of No Oral Modification Clauses: Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres

Case Comment: Concerning the Enforceability of No Oral Modification Clauses: Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd.

IBA Group Member Awards appreciate leading law firms across the MENA and Asia Pacific regions

The International Bar Association (IBA) has announced law firms Al Tamimi & Company, Anderson Mōri & Tomotsune, Clayton Utz, JunHe, Shin & Kim and Trilegal as winners of the IBA Group Member Awards for the MENA and Asia Pacific regions. The Awards were given in recognition of these law firms’ exceptional support and contributions to the work, projects, key objectives and aspirations of the IBA.

IBA President: The legal profession must be prepared to play a leading role in climate crisis

As President of the International Bar Association, Horacio Bernardes Neto has ratified the IBA Climate Crisis Statement. In a message to IBA members, Mr Neto outlined the IBA’s responsibilities as the global voice of the legal profession, stating, ‘I believe the legal profession must be prepared to play a leading role in maintaining and strengthening the rule of law, and supporting responsible enlightened governance in an era marked by climate crisis’.

Internet services in exchange for user data: Facebook’s potential VAT sales tax bill in Italy of USD 925 million

Facebook’s parent company Meta has been requested by the Italian tax authorities to pay EUR 870 million (USD 925 million) in unpaid VAT sales tax from 2015 to 2021. Based on information provided by an Italian newspaper, the Italian tax authorities seem to be arguing that Facebook membership is granted upon a consideration in kind.

Film: Bianca Jagger, leading environmentalist campaigner

IBA Annual Conference Boston 2013 film: Bianca Jagger interview on climate change and the law. Bianca Jagger is the Founder and Chair of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation; a worldwide campaigner for human rights, social and economic justice and environmental protection; Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador, Member of the Executive Director's Leadership Council of Amnesty International USA; and a Trustee of the Amazon Charitable Trust.

A landmark decision of the Italian Supreme Court might finally lead to a better tax environment for foreign investment funds

The Italian tax legislation has long been hostile, to a certain extent, to foreign investment funds. A recent decision of the Italian Supreme Court might be a pivotal turning point that could finally make Italy a better place to invest for foreign funds, including non-European Union ones.

Converting leads into clients: ten tips for lawyers

In the competitive legal market, law firms invest substantial resources in marketing. However, many firms fail to prioritise the ultimate goal of these investments: converting leads into clients. A necessary key performance indicator (KPI) to measure marketing success is the number of leads generated, as leads represent potential business opportunities. However, while generating leads is crucial, success is ultimately determined by how effectively those leads turn into paying clients. Without conversion, marketing efforts become a sunk cost rather than a growth driver.

Keynote debate by leading entrepreneurs, managers and investors

A report on the joint session of the Closely Held and Growing Business Enterprises Committee and the M&A Law Committee, with support from the European Regional Forum, the Securities Law Committee, the Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee and the Technology Committee at the From Start-Up to IPO Conference in Paris

Policing the world in the 21st century

IBA Global Insight, Oct/Nov 2020: As the US disengages from its leadership role in the world, Global Insight assesses what this means for international justice and accountability.

The wild world of NFTs

This article provides a brief introduction to the concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and some of the challenges experienced in relation to these digital assets.

US presidency: executive orders lead to over 100 lawsuits

Since entering office in January, US President Donald Trump has signed over 90 executive orders – a record in the last four decades of the country’s history

Trump against the rest of the world

Donald Trump’s second term as president may well represent a turning point in the international role of the US. Global Insight assesses the implications.

FIDIC around the world – March 2020

FIDIC around the world – March 2020.

Food security: farmers’ protests lead to concessions on EU climate rules

In early 2024, European capitals faced blockades by tractors and lorries as farmers from countries like Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain protested on streets. Honking horns and carrying homemade signs, they emphasized agriculture's significance.

IBA Group Member Awards recognise support of Americas leading law firms

The IBA has announced law firms Bomchil, Miller & Chevalier, Pinheiro Neto, TozziniFreire and White & Case as 2021 winners of the IBA Group Member Awards for the Americas.

FIDIC around the world – June 2022