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The Securities and Capital Markets Committee unites business lawyers, academics, regulators, and policy shapers who have an interest in the practice and regulation of securities law and capital markets. Our focus is on the intersection of regional and national capital markets, developments in capital markets products, securities law, regulation of market players, investment banks, brokers, exchanges and central securities depositories. The Committee host flagship conferences and collaborates extensively with other committees, fostering connections across regions and disciplines. The Committee was formed in 2025 by merger of the former Securities Law Committee and Capital Markets Forum.
The most effective diversity, equity and inclusion programs move beyond mere compliance to introduce initiatives that transform people decisions and organizational culture. As many proven initiatives and the very principles underlying corporate DEI face greater legal scrutiny, what role can lawyers play in supporting ongoing commitments to DEI? This panel will explore how recent developments in the United States affect the future of DEI in business, whether companies can (or should) look to Europe to lead in this area, and how global DEI practice might evolve.
ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads
Feb 04, 2025
Donald Trump is back in the White House. His torrential outpouring of executive orders has put everyone on notice that gradual change and moderate engagement with the international community is off the table, at least until 7 November 2028.
Delegates require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to travel to Canada unless they are visa exempt.
Mar 18, 2025
John Vellone, outgoing Newsletter Editor of the IBA Power Law Committee, and Krzysztof Cichocki, incoming Newsletter Editor of the IBA Power Law Committee, introduce the latest collection of articles from Committee members.
Jan 27, 2025
The year 2025 promises to be an exciting and dynamic one for the IBA European Regional Forum members. With a full calendar of events and initiatives, we look forward to engaging with our members. Here’s a preview of what’s ahead.
11th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
Building the Law Firm of the Future
What you'll master in this exclusive session: • The hidden psychology of high-stakes networking • Instant rapport-building techniques used by top rainmakers • Foolproof strategies for introverts that actually work • The art of turning casual contacts into powerful allies and referral partners • Advanced hybrid networking tactics for 2025
- Perfect for both IBA veterans and newcomers who are serious about exponential practice growth;
- IMPORTANT: This is consistently our most oversubscribed session.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Contact Andrew.Webster-Dunn@int-bar.org for any sponsorship enquiries for the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto.
Despite decelerating global growth, the economic outlook for the Asia Pacific region remains bright amid the gloom of geoeconomic fragmentation and financial stresses with robust growth projected for many of its emerging market economies. Featuring insights from lawyers and analysts, this opening session will explore growth opportunities in the region, as well as highlight risks, observable shifts and key drivers relevant to lawyers and their clients.
8th IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference: Vibrant Asia – Land of opportunity and promise
This session will explore:
• Trends in retail fund launches, including liquid alternatives and crypto-based exchange traded funds (ETFs);
• new environmental, social and governance (ESG) related market and regulatory trends, including human capital and modern slavery in value chains;
• trends in artificial intelligence (AI) use in fund governance, asset management and sales, and distribution;
• what’s new in Mexico and key developments in Latin America;
regional trends in fund formation jurisdictions;
• and political and geopolitical risk management.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
Mar 12, 2025
The International Bar Association (IBA) is now receiving nominations for its three annual awards (the Awards): the IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights; the IBA Pro Bono Award; and the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.
Key topics will include the anticipated EU automotive regulations set to be implemented in early 2025, the implications of the Data Act on data management and privacy, and the evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
5th European Automotive and Mobility Services Conference
The panellists will discuss the global environment for venture capital transactions, both from an investment and fundraising perspective, looking at trends, sector focus, the current state of play and outlook for 2025.
7th Annual IBA European Start-up Conference
As of 2025 the EU’s Omnibus package promises to simplify sustainability rules in Europe, but is it a game-changer or a step back?
ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads
Hearing from speakers from different sectors and considering any impact following the shift in focus away from Diversity and Inclusion policies which will have been underway since January 2025. Has the backlash followed in other countries outside the US?
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
Apr 04, 2025
Welcome to the spring 2025 edition of the IBA Litigation Committee's newsletter, entitled: 'Shopping for justice: strategic forum choices and the rise of international commercial courts in commercial disputes." In an increasingly globalised legal landscape, parties in international commercial disputes are making ever more deliberate choices about where to litigate, navigating jurisdictional complexities, procedural nuances, and the growing presence of specialised international commercial courts.
The Commission is seeking to adopt their new guidelines by the end of 2025. This panel will explore the concepts contained in the draft guidelines with a view to determining how they fit with the approach agencies around the world are taking towards enforcing against misuse of market power.
28th Annual Competition Conference
A fast-paced update on new immigration policies on temporary visas, permanent residence options and hot topics including:
- New US immigration policy changes as a result of the November 2024 US presidential election (Harris vs Trump)
- Canada immigration update
- Mexico immigration update
- Current leading strategies to obtain temporary work visas
- Update on the latest developments on permanent residence options for professionals and skilled workers based on employer sponsorship, self-sponsorship or investment
- A look ahead at possible changes in Canadian, Mexican and US immigration policies in 2025 and beyond
11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference
Apr 22, 2025
The 2025 Finance Bill introduces a new tax regime for management package gains, in continuity with the Conseil d’Etat’s (French Supreme Administrative Court’s) 2021 framework. Gains realised by employees or corporate officers on securities, in connection with their functions, can benefit from the 30 per cent flat tax regime applicable to capital gains within the limit of a ratio equal to three times the equity multiple of the company. The portion exceeding this cap is taxed as salary. The reform clarifies the relevant tax and social security rules, offers greater legal certainty and revives underused instruments, such as preferred shares. Some uncertainties remain, pending further guidance expected from the French tax authorities in May 2025.
But what does that mean for tax policy in 2025 and beyond? The roundtable will discuss recent and potential developments regarding the following topics:
- taxes on the wealthy (eg, billionaires’ tax, carried interest, capital gains, etc);
- Pillar Two implementation;
- Pillar One, digital service taxes and other bespoke excise taxes;
- the relationship between the branches of government;
- tax competition – is it alive or dead;
- the US is special – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expirations; and
- energy taxes (green and fossil sources).
14th Annual London Finance and Capital Markets Conference
Apr 15, 2025
Read the Criminal Law Committee Co-Chairs’ message from our April 2025 ebulletin.
The Omnibus Package was launched on February 26, 2025, as part of the EU’s efforts to reduce administrative burdens and enhance competitiveness.
ESG: the Brussels Effect at a crossroads
Apr 06, 2025
Over the past six months, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a number of significant steps in pursuance of its mandate to prosecute individuals for crimes of international concern, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. These developments underscore the ICC’s commitment to addressing grave violations of international law, although the institution continues to face challenges and criticisms.
Jan 27, 2025
The IBA European Regional Forum (ERF) is pleased to announce changes to its officer positions for 2025. These changes reflect the organisation's commitment to diversity, inclusion and the evolving needs of its members.
The project has started in July 2024 and is expected to be concluded in December 2026. By the time of the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto, the advisory group of the project would like to share its emerging findings with the audience.
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
May 15, 2025
The 15th Annual IBA Real Estate Investment Conference in London on 4–6 June 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic opportunity to hear about the latest trends in real estate investment.
The vision of the Indian government to achieve the GDP target of USD5 trillion by 2025 has seen several reforms in the existing law, improving ease of doing business and key investments in strategic sectors.
IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
Apr 23, 2025
This year brought a slight change in how we approached our Big Retreat. The Officers’ Retreat and the Council Members’ Retreat were joined into a single event which took place in Budapest at the start of March 2025. Our Senior Vice Chair, Viktória Szilágyi from Lakatos Köves and Partners, carried out the work as this year’s gracious host and needed to accommodate such a large crowd with a full schedule. She certainly lived up to it!
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