The Future of Banking Compliance Lawyers: Embracing Innovation and AI to Better Serve Banks and Customers in Cyprus and Beyond.
What does it mean to run a business in a financial world that never stands still? The world of banking and finance is undergoing rapid transformation. From the rise of digital platforms and alternative payment systems to the expanding scope of regulatory oversight, today’s financial environment is more complex and fast-paced than ever. At the …
WHY THAILAND REMAINS A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT DESTINATION AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY
As the world grapples with geopolitical instability and shifting global trade dynamics – including the recent tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border and U.S. tax pressure – foreign investors may naturally feel cautious. However, a deeper look at Thailand’s economic fundamentals, legal framework, and proactive government policies reveals a resilient and attractive investment landscape.
FAQ and All You Need to Know about Incorporating a Company in Thailand
Despite recent political unrest and ongoing border conflicts, Thailand has continued to attract foreign investors across several business sectors in recent years. While the overall concept of company incorporation may be similar to that of other countries, the specific criteria and process for establishing a company in Thailand differ in important ways.
What signals is new Company Law sending to market?
Since its implementation on 1 July 1994, the Company Law has played a crucial role in China’s reform and opening up, effectively achieving the legislative goal of encouraging investment. To date, more than 40 million companies have been established, and nearly 10,000 public companies are listed on the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges, as …
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Tighter listing rules on main boards fuel favour for fledgling BSE
As a crucial component of China’s multi-tiered capital market, the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), established in September 2021, is approaching its third anniversary. According to official data, 239 companies with a total market value of RMB449.64 billion (USD62.73 billion) and average price-to-earnings ratio of 24.20 were listed on the BSE by the end of 2023. …
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New rules on listed companies’ governance
The separation of ownership and control creates agency problems that underpin the need for robust corporate governance in listed companies. As research evolves, governance frameworks increasingly address balancing interests between majority and minority shareholders, as well as between shareholders and external creditors. Unlike private small and medi um-sized enterprises, which often rely on principle-based regulations …
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Navigating legal challenges facing construction project owners
With large contractors dominating the market, SME owners are confronted by higher hurdles in construction disputes, making contract management and legal strategy crucial
How can Chinese firms defend IP rights in overseas trades?
In an increasingly complex international environment, Chinese enterprises are facing ever greater challenges in carrying out trade activities abroad. Intellectual property (IP), as a key area of concern for all countries, has become an essential matter with which enterprises going abroad must deal.
Establishing compliance system for corporate data assets
Amid an unprecedented digital wave engulfing all industries, the financial sector is increasingly relying on the use of data to drive innovation and market expansion. Consequently, data compliance issues are becoming increasingly prominent, especially for data-intensive enterprises, and constructing a scientific and effective data compliance plan is crucial. This article explores key elements and strategies …
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Disputes over share repurchase rights in VAM agreements
Value adjustment mechanism (VAM) agreements are extensively used in private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) transactions, as well as in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of listed companies. Although there is a relatively consistent standard for assessing the validity of VAM agreements in dispute resolution, the legal nature and exercise period of share repurchase rights under …
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