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The Netherlands: STS framework for synthetic securitisations

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The EU has determined that securitisation can soften the negative economic impact of the pandemic and assist in the recovery from this impact. The European Commission proposals to amend Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (“STS Proposal”) and Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 (“CRR Proposal”) are intended to preserve the ability of banks to continue lending to companies, especially small and medium-sized companies, by updating the current securitisation regulatory framework. Within the sophisticated Dutch securitisation market, some Dutch credit institutions have already been exploring synthetic securitisations. As a result of the introduction by the STS Proposal of a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised synthetic on-balance-sheet securitisations, we expect many more to follow this path.

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In Asia-Pacific

Indonesia: Building Up Regulations to Support Digital Economy

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The issuance of Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation (commonly known as the “Omnibus Law”) and its implementing regulations, in particular Government Regulation No. 46 of 2021 on Postal, Telecommunication and Broadcasting (“Regulation 46”) and Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021 on Capital Investment Business Fields (commonly known as the “Priority List”), proposes significant regulatory changes to the technology and telecommunication sectors. With the various liberalization and investment incentives offered, the government expects to boost growth in these sectors, both encouraging local players as well as attracting foreign investors. 

On the other hand, the government also wants to be more involved and to have more monitoring authority in the technology and telecommunication sectors, where services can be provided and offerings can be made seamlessly from offshore to Indonesia without any actual presence in Indonesia.

In Anti-Corruption

Brazil: Public consultation regarding abusive action by federal regulators

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In brief The Advocacy and Competition Law Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy (SEAE) published last Wednesday Public Consultation no. 02/2021, through which it seeks to receive contributions regarding potential abusive or excessive actions by federal regulators. The contributions will be used by the SEAE to develop a public policy…

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