Conference programme

Regulatory and public scrutiny of financial institutions shows no signs of lessening. Regulators and the public increasingly look to ‘whistleblowers’ to expose wrong-doing and unethical behaviour within regulated firms and the resulting internal and external investigations can be complex, time consuming and resource intensive. The panel will examine these trends from a cross-jurisdictional perspective and will provide practical guidance for lawyers called upon to advise institutions dealing with these issues.

The last few years have seen a dramatic expansion of Foreign Direct Investment and “national security” regimes, with more mandatory filings, lower thresholds and harsher potential penalties. At the same time, merger control authorities are becoming more influenced by broader questions of national industrial and trade policy than by customary competitive or antitrust concerns.    This panel will explore what this means for companies and dealmakers.  What new risks have to be taken into consideration?  How are deal terms evolving in response to the changing regulatory environment?

Subscription lines have become commonplace and are an important tool for investment funds. The session will look at the key considerations of sponsors and lenders and examine how the complex multijurisdictional nature of fund structures can impact these considerations. Panellists will also share their insights on trends and developments in their jurisdiction and the growing popularity of alternative fund finance structures.

As the financial sector increasingly embraces technological innovations such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, the future of regulatory compliance stands at a pivotal junction. This discussion will delve into how these technologies are set to transform financial regulation, the potential challenges they pose, and the strategies organizations can adopt to stay ahead in this dynamic environment, ensuring robust compliance while fostering innovation.