OCTOBER

ALB GUIDE TO THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS & BERMUDA 2017

The updated ALB Guide to the British Virgin Islands & Bermuda 2017 provides readers the latest on the laws and regulations from the BVI, such as the new beneficial ownership regime that took effect in early August, considerations for shareholder activism when it comes to BVI companies, key points to consider when taking security, and more. Also includes a section on Bermuda.
 

NOVEMBER

ASEAN INVESTMENT GUIDE 2017

The ASEAN region is currently home to some 622 million people and is the third largest market in Asia and seventh in the world. In the next decade, economists believe it will grow by more than 7 percent, and some countries are already magnets for investment. However, investors are beginning to realize that each country’s laws and regulations are quite different, and need to be taken into account. This guide provides investment updates for a number of the ASEAN’s key markets.

BLOCKCHAIN: A LEGAL GUIDE

The use of digital currencies, like Bitcoin, is becoming widespread. Notable is its underlying infrastructure – the decentralised ledger of transactions called the “blockchain,” which could have extensive effects in myriad applications. Given that no central authority tracks, approves or secures transactions on the Bitcoin network. As a result, it is complicating the legal landscape in many emerging areas. The guide discusses some of these areas as well as some of the legal impediments that may need to be overcome prior to wide-scale implementation.
 

DECEMBER

ALB GUIDE TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS 2017

The updated ALB Guide to the Cayman Islands 2017 provides readers the latest on the laws and regulations from Cayman, such as the new beneficial ownership regime that took effect in early July, the new IP laws that came into effect in early August, the data protection law planned for 2019, domiciling private equity funds and more.

PROJECT FINANCE IN ASIA 2017

The unprecedented economic growth in Asia has created an enormous demand for financing solutions for economic and social infrastructure projects in the region. The development of infrastructure projects with private capital has become a commonly adopted strategy for procurement in Asia. The guide provides updates on the project finance landscape in certain nations, whether it’s a developing country like Vietnam or Indonesia, or an industrialised country such as South Korea.