Debt capital markets and securities finance—cross border guides

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The following guides provide useful background information on debt capital markets and securities finance. Each guide is presented in a Q&A format and contains an overview of recent trends and updates in the relevant field or sector within different local markets.

Debt capital markets

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types of debt securities offerings
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general regime for debt securities offerings
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filing requirements for public offerings of debt securities
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whether an issuer must produce a prospectus or similar for public offerings of debt securities
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drafting process for the offering document
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key documents governing the terms

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