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REIT Tax News - September 2025

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Welcome to the September 2025 issue of REIT Tax News. Below, we summarize five key developments impacting REITs this past quarter....more

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Middle Eastern Promise: Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar Lead the M&A Charge

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Investors in the Middle East have good reason to be optimistic. Despite ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region, economic growth prospects in many countries are improving. The International Monetary Fund expects GDP in...more

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The Surge in Secondary Listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

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The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is back challenging for the top of the global listing league tables with secondary listings helping drive the recent surge of activity. In the past, secondary listings on the HKEX have...more

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Insight: A Regulação Dos Bonds Incentivados No Brasil

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Em 9 de janeiro de 2024, foi promulgada a Lei nº 14.801 ("Lei 14.801"), que criou o regime jurídico dos chamados “bonds incentivados”, aplicável a títulos de dívida emitidos no exterior por empresas brasileiras para...more

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Insight: Incentivized Bonds Under Brazilian Law

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The Brazilian government enacted Law No. 14,801 on January 9, 2024 (“Law 14,801”), introducing the incentivized bond instrument. Building on the success of incentivized debentures under Law No. 12,431/2011 (“Law 12,431”), Law...more

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Canada’s Q2 2025 M&A Landscape

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The total number of Canadian M&A deals declined in the second quarter of 2025 as tariff disruption and uncertainty hampered dealmaking activity. However, the overall value of announced Canadian deals was up considerably in...more

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Vietnam sets the stage for an International Financial Center

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The National Assembly of Vietnam recently adopted a resolution establishing the framework for the creation, operation, monitoring and governance of an International Financial Center (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang...more

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SEC Considers Revising Foreign Private Issuer Definition

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release seeking public comment by September 8, 2025, on its definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI). The SEC indicated that a review is warranted due to...more

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Norway Bulletin 2025

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We are pleased to present the Conyers Norway Bulletin for 2025. This edition highlights key developments impacting Bermuda-incorporated companies in the Norwegian market over the past year. The Euronext Oslo Børs...more

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SEC Considers Modification of Foreign Private Issuer Criteria: May Result in Fewer Foreign Companies Qualifying as FPIs

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On June 4, 2025, the SEC released a Concept Release seeking public comment on potential changes to the definition of foreign private issuer (“FPI”), which changes may have the effect of reducing the number of foreign...more

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Economic Outlook: Building Resilience and Capacity in a Disrupted World - 2025 Mid-Year

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There is much happening in North America and internationally that is disrupting the traditional patterns of trade and investment. Yet, conversations around the world and in Canada remind us of some basic truths. There is...more

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Opportunities for IPOs in India’s Capital Markets

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India’s capital markets have experienced a significant surge in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024, positioning the country as a global leader in public offerings. With 327 IPOs raising approximately USD19.9...more

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Institutional Investor Newsletter: Q1 2025

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Former President Joe Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14105, “Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern” on August 9, 2023. More...more

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What are the challenges in valuing inventions and intangibles?

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The Economic and Financial Gap Between the United States and Europe: Will It Persist or Narrow? What Are the Consequences for Businesses and Investors on Both Sides of the Atlantic?...more

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An Alternative Approach to Access Capital and Liquidity – Why US Companies Should Consider an ASX Listing

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A number of US companies have gone public in Australia as an alternative to a further private round in the US. While the ASX may not be an obvious alternative to US capital markets, there are a number of reasons why the it...more

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Asset Management Regulatory Year in Review 2024

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2024 was a year of meaningful regulatory change for asset managers globally. The regulatory activity was wide ranging and without a particular unifying theme. In fact, the wide, and in cases diverging focuses of key global...more

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Raising Capital for Your Business: Why Companies Should Avoid Non-Accredited Investors

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When raising capital, startups and growing businesses must choose among various terms, structures, filings, and investor types. One decision—whether to include unaccredited investors—should be straightforward. For the reasons...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business Podcast - Episode 25: Venture Capital Trends and Fundraising Strategies for Foreign Startups...

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International practice, is joined by Paula Nagarajan, AGG Corporate partner, to discuss trends in the U.S. venture capital market and fundraising...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Saudi CMA Permits Foreign Investment in Listed Companies Owning Real Estate in Makkah and Madinah

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Foreign investors can now directly invest in public companies that own real estate in Makkah and Madinah, thereby boosting market appeal and liquidity....more

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The Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority Allows Foreign Investment in Real Estate in Makkah and Madinah Through Listed Companies

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On 27 January 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) approved the ‘Controls for the Exclusion of Companies Listed in the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) from the Meaning of the Phrase (Non-Saudi) in accordance with...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Foreign Listed Stock Index Futures and Options Approvals January 2025

Attached please find the updated Foreign Listed Stock Index Futures and Options Approvals Chart, current as of January 21, 2025. All prior versions are superseded and should be discarded. Please note the following...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Extension of SEDAR+ Filing Exemption for Foreign Issuer Private Placements

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Certain members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) have extended the temporary exemption from the requirement to transmit a Form 45-106F1 Report of Exempt Distribution (“Report of Exempt Distribution”) and...more

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Dealmaker's Digest: A Top 10 Bulletin - January 2025

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In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. Annual global M&A activity in 2024 rebounded significantly from 2023’s...more

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Sovereign Wealth Funds and Liberalized Rules Are Driving the Growth of Middle Eastern Business Hubs

Key Points - Sovereign-related investors, more commonly referred to as sovereign wealth funds, have increasingly made the Middle East a global center of wealth and investment....more

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Sukuk markets keep close eye on standards review

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The sukuk market is keeping a close watch on a proposed set of Sharia guidelines that could significantly change how sukuk instruments are structured and distributed - The Bahrain-based Accounting and Auditing Organization...more

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