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Market professionals consider that securitisation issuance in Europe in calendar year 2011 is likely to reach €100-€150 billion (excluding central bank liquidity trades). This is up from approximately €90 billion in 2010 and underlines a recovery...

On 13 July 2011, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") released its first draft technical advice on possible implementing measures in respect of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD"). This draft advice...

On 23 August 2011, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") released its second draft technical advice on possible implementing measures in respect of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD"). It deals with...

The European Union (EU) agenda for regulatory reform in the financial sector continues to take shape. The EU has played a leading role in the development of the G20's action plan to respond to the financial crisis and many of the actions being taken aim to...

In a time when one regulatory initiative has been completed and another one makes its appearance, the payments industry - faced with such a plethora of legislative measures - is trying to live up to the challenge. This client briefing discusses the key...

International law firm Clifford Chance has advised Abbey Life Assurance Ltd, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG, on a transaction with Grupo Santander under which Abbey Life Assurance Ltd will reinsure 100% of a portfolio of life insurance risk of the insurance companies...

slamic financial institutions are established on the principle that there is no separation between temporal and religious matters: compliance with Islamic law and jurisprudence – the Shari'a - extends to all aspects of life, including business and finance practices....

Islamic financial institutions are established on the principle that there is no separation between temporal and religious matters: compliance with Islamic law and jurisprudence - the Shari'a - extends to all aspects of life, including business and finance practices....

Islamic financial institutions are established on the principle that there is no separation between temporal and religious matters: compliance with Islamic law and jurisprudence – the Shari'a - extends to all aspects of life, including business and finance practices....