Books aren’t exactly people, but it’s still the four year anniversary of my 2014 work, Minilateralism.  In it, I suggested that the future would bring less multilateralism, smaller trade alliances, fewer formal accords and a possible alternative international money.  Okay, … Continue Reading

There has been a considerable amount of deliberation about the comparative advantages the United States may (or may not) have in a trade war with China.  Putting aside the economic arguments, which I think one would honestly have to concede … Continue Reading

I received an interesting question on my Twitter feed this weekend: “I would like to hear some legal opinions on this idea that there’s no such thing as insider trading in (cryptocurrency).” The question caught my attention because it’s certainly … Continue Reading

This week, the European Securities Markets Authority  imposed a 2×1 leverage limit on cryptocurrency derivatives called “contracts for difference.” It’s a change from some 5×1 proposals, though not as low as 1×1, which the European agency had warned.  Interestingly, CFDs … Continue Reading

Here are  the video recordings–which are in many cases, truly funny. (That is, until you consider how much they probably reveal about the attitudes, and information, of many investors).

I missed this, but the EBA released last month a Fintech roadmap setting out the steps and milestones for the upcoming year.  Among the interesting work, as per lexology: promoting cybersecurity standards and best practices reviewing consumer protection approaches across … Continue Reading

So after an entirely interesting panel today at IIEL on Brexit and the law, I learned that by Brexit Day, March 29, 2019, a finalized UK withdrawal agreement will have not only have been finalized—but also ratified by half of … Continue Reading

As every student of securities law learns, Section 11 of the 1933 Act provides one of the most powerful means of redress for investors in public offerings by exposing the issuer, underwriters and others to liability wherever an investor acquires … Continue Reading

Interestingly, French regulators are planning to introduce new rules for ICO’s designed to attract more crypto-transactions to the Europe.  I’ll be blogging about it more in the upcoming weeks, and its impact for EU regulation, but I think it’s safe … Continue Reading

For the first time, renminbi-denominated debt will now be included in a major global benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays global index, giving foreign investors the opportunity to invest in China’s largely untapped bond market.  Marketwatch reports: The move means now … Continue Reading