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Economic volatility tempers high yield issuance

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Against a remarkably volatile macroeconomic backdrop, US and European high yield bond markets recorded conspicuous year-on-year declines in issuance during the first quarter of 2025....more

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International Sanctions Requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers: a Cayman Perspective

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As the war continues to rage on the Eastern front between Russia and Ukraine, the financial sanctions resulting from the initial invasions and ongoing conflict seem likely to continue to play a significant part in the global...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: October 2024

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On 18 September 2024, the General Court of the European Union (General Court) largely upheld the fine imposed by the European Commission (Commission) finding that a global tech company had engaged in predatory pricing of its...more

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Lexology In-Depth - Acquisition And Leveraged Finance

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It was a muted start to the year for the acquisition and leveraged finance market due to a challenging macroeconomic climate. Interest rate hikes at one of the fastest paces on record, surging inflation (particularly in...more

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Venezuela Update: December 13, 2023 (Spanish)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Venezuela Update: December 13, 2023

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Venezuela Update: November 14, 2023

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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MD&A disclosure in volatile times

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Current macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty may make it difficult for companies to know how to tackle their Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") disclosure. In...more

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No Foolish Transactions: A Few Guidelines for NFT Marketplace Participants to Mitigate Anti-Money Laundering Risks

The global NFT (non-fungible token) market now is worth dozens of billions of dollars annually. Innovators and early adopters, marketplaces, and sellers, are all eager to join this market but may have questions about how to...more

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Three Considerations When Seeking Shelter or Betting Big

A perfect storm of inflation, a lagging stock market, and geopolitical uncertainty are increasingly driving investment funds and family offices to seek out alternative and private equity investments as they head into the...more

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The UK’s New Economic Crime Legislation–A Sign of Things to Come?

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The United Kingdom recently passed the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (ECA) on an expedited basis, bringing key changes to help the UK government and law enforcement combat financial crime....more

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Global Sanctions on Russia Escalate in Response to Russia’s Continued Bloody Invasion of Ukraine

As Russia’s bloody invasion of Ukraine nears the end of its second month, with regular reports of human rights violations, possible chemical weapons attacks, and head of state musings regarding whether this campaign amounts...more

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Key Questions About Aircraft In Russia

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Since February 24, 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to unimaginable human suffering, a growing refugee crisis and a rising death toll. The invasion sparked a global response as governments moved to sanction the...more

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Tesla Opens $7B German Factory in Hopes of Reclaiming European EV Dominance

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Tesla’s new Berlin factory officially kicked off the production process on Tuesday, with ambitious plans to churn out some 500,000 EVs a year. The $7 billion plant, completed in just 2 years, will focus on Model Y SUV...more

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Update: Russia Further Tightens Currency Control Regulations and Directs Banks to Scrutinize Payments Made Abroad

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As another measure to support Russia’s financial market, Presidential Decree No. 126 imposes further limitations on cross-border monetary transfers for both Russian and non-Russian residents. However, Decree No. 126 also...more

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Biden Pledges to Fight Inflation in SOTU Address

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President Biden made fighting inflation one of the cornerstones of his State of the Union last night, highlighting the economic progress the country’s made in the past year while stressing efforts to stem rising prices. The...more

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Shell and BP Cut Ties With Russia As West’s Sanctions Intensify

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After a weekend in which the West’s major economies made it clear that they’re choosing economic isolation as the desired means of punishing Vladimir Putin and Russia for their invasion of Ukraine, Shell and BP have both...more

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Update: European Union Agrees on Further Sanctions on Russia

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The European Union’s 25 February wave of sanctions build on, and significantly expand, its existing sanctions on Russia, imposing wide-ranging restrictions on the Russian economy—including in respect of Russia’s access to...more

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Russia Invades Ukraine, Sending Markets Into Disarray

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As Russian troops advance into Ukraine, we chew on more of what the conflict there will mean for the U.S. economy—from markets to commodities to “spook[ing] American consumers”...more

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The European Commission’s strategy to “foster openness, strength and resilience” in Europe’s economic and financial system

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An ambitious plan to enhance the geopolitical strength of the EU? On 19 January 2021, the European Commission presented its new strategy to foster the “openness, strength and resilience” of the EU’s economic and financial...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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After a brutal Tuesday, the White House tried to take advantage of yesterday’s market day off to run some damage control “and ease concerns that [the] trade truce with China was already floundering.” I suspect we’ll find out...more

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OFAC Issues Cryptocurrency Compliance Guidance

As part of the ongoing efforts of the federal government, agencies and financial market regulators to respond to the growing cryptocurrency market, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) of the Department of Treasury...more

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Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - April 2018

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In this week's newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal U.S., European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset...more

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