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Will the Bear Hug Replace the Hostile Takeover?

Originally Published: 
Friday, March 23, 2012
A major review of takeover trends here in Australia points to subtle shifts in private equity negotiating tactics that change the dynamics of the power play and enhances the position of the suitor.

ESMA's Report on the Supervision of Credit Rating Agencies

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report which provides an overview of its supervisory activity on credit rating agencies (CRAs) registered in the European Union.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 22, 2012

ESMA Overview of the Proxy Advisory Industry

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Discussion Paper which covers the development of the proxy advisory industry in Europe.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 22, 2012

IOSCO Publish Updated Systemic Risk Data Requirements for Hedge Funds

The Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published an updated list of categories of data for the global collection of hedge fund information which it believes will assist in assessing possible systemic risks arising from the sector.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012

The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act would prohibit members and employees of Congress from using "any nonpublic information derived from the individual's position… or gained from performance of the individual's duties, for personal benefit.” The Act passed the House
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Australian's To Benefit From Better Quality Financial Advice

The Government is making some additional changes to the opt-in aspects of the Future of Financial Advice Bill to provide greater flexibility to industry whilst ensuring consumer protection is maintained.
Originally Published: 
Thursday, March 22, 2012

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