In a landscape where defence investments are increasing sharply due to escalating geopolitical conflicts, navigating the regulatory framework governing restrictions on weapons-related investments is key for lenders and...more
6/6/2025
/ Compliance ,
Defense Sector ,
Due Diligence ,
Financial Institutions ,
Investment ,
Italy ,
Lenders ,
New Regulations ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
European leveraged finance in 2023 was saddled with the negative effects of elevated interest rates. But as the market adjusts to the “new normal”, rate and price stability offer hope for a brighter 2024.
-Rising interest...more
1/30/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Banking Sector ,
Buyouts ,
Debt ,
Debt Market ,
EU ,
Financial Institutions ,
Interest Rates ,
Investment ,
Leveraged Finance ,
Loans ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Refinancing
The attention of financial regulators on environmental, social and governance factors is significantly and rapidly increasing. A proper integration of ESG features in the business model of financial and non-financial entities...more
6/9/2023
/ Bank of Italy ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Agencies ,
Italy ,
Non-Financial Firms ,
SFDR ,
Sustainable Finance