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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

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These regulations have significantly impacted the operations and behaviour of financial institutions, contributing to greater stability, transparency, and accountability in global financial markets. By promoting transparency and accountability, Emir aims to help enhance market integrity and investor confidence.

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SPAC Trend Gives Rise to Securities Enforcement and Litigation Risks

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SPACs are predicted to be an even higher percentage of the 2021 market share, with SPACs representing 79% of the January IPOs. In light of the trend, the US Securities Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance recently issued SPAC disclosure guidance.

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The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?

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The new tick size regime proposed by ESMA meant that regulators of European trading venues will be allowed to calculate the average daily number of transactions on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the liquidity available on third-country venues in calibration of tick sizes.