Banking Secrecy and Trends in the Regulation

Authors Indrek Minka and Priit Pahapill | Published: 30. Mar 2012

The banking secrecy, especially the developments in banking secrecy, can be considered topical in Europe, especially in Switzerland. Whether this […] Read more »

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Erosion of banking secrecy: draft law proposed

Authors Priit Pahapill and Indrek Minka | Published: 5. Mar 2012

The processes by which banking secrecy can be eroded are under discussion throughout many European countries. In Estonia, Parliament is […] Read more »

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Overview of Estonian Banking for ILO

Author Priit Pahapill | Published: 1. Dec 2011

Introduction According to the Central Bank of Estonia, the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA) and the Banking Association, in October 2011 the total asset […] Read more »

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Shares as collateral: a question of value

Authors Priit Pahapill and Indrek Minka | Published: 7. Sep 2011

Background Banks’ lending business is usually strongly linked to collateral established to secure counterparties’ obligations. Recent volatility in the economic […] Read more »

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Amendments provide legal framework for remuneration of bankers

Authors Priit Pahapill and Indrek Minka | Published: 5. Jul 2011

Remuneration policies in the banking sector have been subject to criticism, as bonus-driven principles encourage the taking of high short-term […] Read more »

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Changes for lenders in debt restructuring and protection

Authors Priit Pahapill and Indrek Minka | Published: 27. Apr 2011

One topic under discussion at most banks operating in Estonia is the new Debt Restructuring and Debt Protection Act, which entered […] Read more »

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Amendments for financial collateral arrangements regulation

Authors Borenius and Priit Pahapill | Published: 28. Mar 2011

Partner Priit Pahapill contributed an article to Corporate Rescue and Insolvency. The aforementioned publication is an authoritative, well-researched and incisive […] Read more »

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Additional safety net for Estonian financial system

Author Priit Pahapill | Published: 15. Feb 2011

Partner Priit Pahapill contributed an article to Banking Newsletter of the International Law Office Read more »

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Significant Amendments Planned for Regulation of Financial Collateral

Authors Deal with Borenius, Priit Pahapill and Ott Aava | Published: 5. Sep 2010

The Ministry of Finance has prepared a draft act, which would significantly change the regulations on financial collateral (1). According […] Read more »

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New Guideline to clarify Roles of Collateral agents and Underwriters

Author Priit Pahapill | Published: 28. Jul 2010

Requirements upon Rendering Investment Services and Non-Core Services, setting new rules for credit institutions (including banks) that provide collateral agent services as well as act as underwriters. Read more »

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