Banking and financehttps://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/rss/banking-and-financeInside Türkiyeen{7C2D9D96-1772-4331-9A36-45ACBE05545C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2024/03/recent-changes-in-the-communique-about-the-protection-of-the-turkish-currencys-valueAyça GümüşayBanking and financeFinancial institutionsRecent changes in the Communiqué about the protection of the Turkish currency’s valueThe Communiqué on Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of the Turkish Currency (“Communiqué”) has been amended with the Communiqué (No: 2024-32/69) Amending the Communiqué.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:20:00 ZAyça Gümüşay{98B860A8-3190-4145-8543-AED82995CFD7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2024/02/amendment-to-the-regulation-on-insurance-and-reinsurance-brokers-in-turkiyeSenem Gölge YalcinFinancial institutionsBanking and financeAmendment to the Regulation on Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers in TürkiyeThe amendments introduced the Insurance and Private Pension Supervisory and Audit Authority and Board into the lexicology of the regulation.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:11:00 ZSenem Gölge Yalcin{A68DC279-84DD-4B4B-A39E-C8F8B001ECEC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2024/02/what-does-turkiyes-new-draft-crypto-legislation-mean-for-foreign-crypto-asset-service-providersUtku ÜnverDamla CayBanking and financeWhat does Türkiye’s new draft crypto legislation mean for foreign crypto asset service providers?Türkiye's fintech sector, fueled by its young and unbanked population, has seen rapid growth in 2023, with Turkish fintech companies’ continuing to draw significant investment starting to change the M&A scene.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:28:00 ZUtku Ünver, Damla Cay{072DB305-B49C-4BC0-8DBB-19E3ABBAB45C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2024/02/doing-business-in-turkiye-2024-in-its-ninth-editionAyşe Yüksel MahfoudCorporate, M&A and securitiesEnergyRenewablesInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesLife sciences and healthcareTechnology and innovationBanking and financeCompetitionEmployment and laborEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG)FinTechPublic-Private Partnerships (PPP)Real estateSustainable financeTaxDoing Business in Türkiye in its ninth editionLatest insights providing a comprehensive understanding of the Turkish business environment.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:49:00 ZAyşe Yüksel Mahfoud{C992A6C7-5A11-414E-A9A1-F5847742689B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2023/03/doing-business-in-turkey-in-its-eighth-editionAyşe Yüksel MahfoudCorporate, M&A and securitiesEnergyInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesLife sciences and healthcareTechnology and innovationBanking and financeCompetitionEmployment and laborEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG)Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)Real estateRenewablesSustainable financeTaxDoing Business in Turkey in its eighth editionNorton Rose Fulbright and Pekin Bayar Mizrahi are pleased to announce the 2023 update of the Legal Handbook for Doing Business in Turkey.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 ZAyşe Yüksel Mahfoud{F685C973-0BDA-4EBE-B7FE-E36CA42A5A4B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/11/new-restrictions-on-commercial-try-loansFatoş OtcuoğluBanking and financeFinancial institutionsNew restrictions on commercial TRY loansThe Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Authority’s decision in Turkey, dated July 7th, 2022 and numbered 10265, regarding the restrictions on commercial loans denominated in TRY has been amended by the BRSA’s new decision dated October 21st, 2022 and numbered 10389. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:43:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu{F13B4B2B-4BFF-4D4B-B89B-19542916CF5D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/08/the-new-istanbul-finance-center-lawSenem Gölge YalcinFinancial institutionsBanking and financeReal estateThe new Istanbul Finance Center lawIstanbul Finance Center Law (“IFC Law”) entered into force in June 2022.Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:56:00 ZSenem Gölge Yalcin{86F3B828-B0B3-4F6D-ADD3-B3A0D52E06FA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/06/the-turkish-technology-ecosystem-an-introductionAyşe Yüksel MahfoudCem TecimerBanking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesFinancial institutionsTechnology and innovationThe Turkish Technology EcosystemThe Turkish Technology Ecosystem: An introductionNorton Rose Fulbright, in collaboration with its Turkish alliance firm Pekin Bayar Mizrahi, is launching a series of articles relating to the Turkish technology ecosystem.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:19:00 ZAyşe Yüksel Mahfoud, Cem Tecimer{EFECD364-3DEA-4870-9AE6-9E33128604A5}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/06/impact-of-international-sanctions-on-arbitral-proceedingsKatie McDougallErgin MizrahiEnergyBanking and financeSanctions and export controlsImpact of international sanctions on arbitral proceedingsThe extensive sanctions imposed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine have led to many companies reassessing business relationships.Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:49:00 ZKatie McDougall, Ergin Mizrahi{118BA592-CCFA-49D7-A781-C505E657680A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/06/the-presidency-of-the-turkish-republic-finance-office-published-its-green-sukuk-working-reportUtku ÜnverDamla ÇayFinancial institutionsBanking and financeThe Presidency of the Turkish Republic Finance Office published its Green Sukuk Working ReportOn May 26, 2022, the Presidency of the Turkish Republic Finance Office published its Green Sukuk Working Report.Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:17:00 ZUtku Ünver, Damla Çay{B583A512-88B8-4E47-AE24-4FF7304A843F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/05/fcib-in-turkey-publishes-guidelines-for-suspicious-transaction-reports-regarding-caspsFatoş OtcuoğluFinancial institutionsBanking and financeFinancial Crimes Investigation Board in Turkey publishes Guidelines for Suspicious Transaction Reports Regarding Crypto Asset Service ProvidersCrypto asset service providers have been included in the definition of obligors of the Financial Crimes Investigation Board, following the amendment made to the Regulation on Measures Regarding Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism.Tue, 10 May 2022 15:56:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu{525BCB32-5A6F-4468-AD31-7523878987E9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/04/cjeu-gives-creditors-additional-enforcement-mechanismErgin MizrahiChristian DarghamRita Nader-GuéroultFinancial institutionsBanking and financeComplianceCJEU gives creditors additional enforcement mechanismThe Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently published a decision which will provide an additional enforcement mechanism to protect creditors of judgements issued by a non-Member State when they are unable to collect full receivables due to them as part of enforcement proceedings filed in Member States.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:35:00 ZErgin Mizrahi, Christian Dargham, Rita Nader-Guéroult{0299D9D7-BF26-4F36-87E6-7B351B089F19}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/10/recent-amendments-in-the-communique-re-asset-and-mortgage-backed-securitiesSenem Gölge YalcinBanking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesFinancial institutionsRecent amendments in the communiqué re asset and mortgage backed securitiesAmendments to legislation regarding asset and mortgage backed securities was recently issued by the Capital Markets Board.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:39:00 ZSenem Gölge Yalcin{F7D4C6D0-FEB6-4221-859E-6D0F4CA2F9EF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/10/recent-developments-in-tender-offersSenem Gölge YalcinBanking and financeFinancial institutionsRecent developments in tender offersThe Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on Tender Offers, the draft of which was published by the Capital Markets Board on its official website on February 1, 2021.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:39:00 ZSenem Gölge Yalcin{69EDE2B1-1938-46B4-A5CD-11236A619249}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/10/norton-rose-fulbright-announces-alliance-with-pekin-bayar-mizrahi-in-turkeyAyşe Yüksel MahfoudBanking and financeComplianceCorporate, M&A and securitiesData protection and cybersecurityEnvironmental, social and governance (ESG)EnergyFinancial institutionsInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesLife sciences and healthcareTechnology and innovationTransportRisk advisoryNorton Rose Fulbright announces alliance with Pekin Bayar Mizrahi in TurkeyGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has bolstered its client offering in Turkey by forming a new alliance with leading Turkish firm Pekin Bayar Mizrahi.Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:39:07 ZAyşe Yüksel Mahfoud{62499120-4D39-4B41-A622-922F6633EF1D}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/10/retail-investment-funds-in-turkey-regulatory-overviewUtku ÜnverH. Alper TüzünAyşe Yüksel MahfoudBanking and financeRetail investment funds in Turkey: Regulatory overviewWritten in collaboration with the Thomson Reuters Practical Law Institute, this Q&A guide to Retail Investment Funds in Turkey provides a high-level overview of the sector; including types, structures, regulatory environment, legislation, tax treatment, and much more.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:44:00 ZUtku Ünver, H. Alper Tüzün, Ayşe Yüksel Mahfoud{16D12037-2623-433E-BA2E-DDC5172D55C6}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/07/communique-on-project-based-securities-has-been-publishedSenem Gölge YalcinFinancial institutionsCorporate, M&A and securitiesBanking and financeCommuniqué on project-based securities has been publishedA recently published Communiqué regulates the financing of projects for execution of public services.Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:26:00 ZSenem Gölge Yalcin{2E3E350C-B287-47D3-8616-A0AFBF46BB0E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/05/of-interest-to-foreign-investors-new-legislation-on-private-sector-participation-in-saudi-arabiaRobin BalmerInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesBanking and financeOf interest to foreign investors: New legislation on private sector participation in Saudi ArabiaEarlier this spring, important changes to the regulatory environment relating to privatization and the implementation of PPP projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were approved.Tue, 11 May 2021 21:44:00 ZRobin Balmer{8434F33F-EEF6-46DE-A136-1D3DA7C7F99E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/05/money-laundering-regulation-is-expanded-to-cover-crypto-asset-and-saving-finance-companiesFatoş OtcuoğluFinancial institutionsBanking and financeMoney laundering regulation is expanded to cover crypto asset and saving finance companiesThe new regulations amending the Regulation on Measures Regarding Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism published in the Official Gazette on May 1, 2021.Fri, 07 May 2021 15:43:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu{643BA694-446E-4FAF-9333-AB705DBAB46A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/data-protection-key-points-financial-institutions-need-to-consider-in-2021Cem TecimerBanking and financeData protection and cybersecurityData protection: Key points financial institutions need to consider in 2021Turkey’s Data Protection Authority (the “DPA”) and its ultimate decision-making body, the Data Protection Board (the “Board”), handed down a series of noteworthy decisions concerning financial institutions and how they processed client data during 2020.Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:58:00 ZCem Tecimer{B4F72912-D919-4C03-B4FC-4A925468731C}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/new-era-in-banking-branchless-digital-bankingFatoş OtcuoğluFinancial institutionsBanking and financeNew era in banking: Branchless digital bankingThe Regulation on Remote Identification Methods to be Used by Banks and Establishment of Contractual Relations in Electronic Media will enter into force on May 1, 2021.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:44:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu{D4CE0598-677C-4EFF-9214-219932FD7711}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/norton-rose-fulbright-announces-the-launch-of-fintech-pulseSean MurphyBanking and financeTechnology and innovationNorton Rose Fulbright announces the launch of ‘FinTech Pulse’‘FinTech Pulse’ is a new monthly podcast covering the FinTech sector's latest global news and regulatory developments as well as market trends and hot topics.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:49:00 ZSean Murphy{F8146863-4A3B-4332-99D2-D2F62E30ABE1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/the-first-crypto-asset-related-regulation-of-turkey-has-been-publishedFatoş OtcuoğluFinancial institutionsBanking and financeThe first crypto asset-related regulation of Turkey has been published: Payment institutions will no longer engage in crypto-related transfersThe Regulation confirms that are crypto assets are not regarded prohibited goods and allows for the purchase, sale, offering, transfer or custody of crypto assets.Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:44:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu{CA757EF9-0F84-49F4-BA70-08C7FF19EE63}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/currents-podcast-ep149-2020-lendscape-update-the-refinancing-boomTodd AlexanderBanking and financeEnergyCurrents podcast - ep149: 2020 lendscape update: The refinancing boomJoin Norton Rose Fulbright partner Todd Alexander in discussion with kWh Analytics CEO Richard Matsui for an in-depth update on the Solar Lendscape. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:57:00 ZTodd Alexander{46959F41-5B13-4AA9-A0BB-0EA5D240CC6A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/amendments-made-to-the-capital-movements-circularFatoş OtcuoğluSelin BayarFinancial institutionsBanking and financeAmendments made to the Capital Movements CircularThe Ministry of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Turkey amended the Capital Movements Circular.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:44:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu, Selin Bayar{C05BD374-C0A6-437D-994F-17843DA68FC4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/amendments-made-to-the-bearer-share-regime-of-non-public-companiesFatoş OtcuoğluFinancial institutionsBanking and financeAmendments made to the bearer share regime of non-public companiesIn support of the United Nations Security Council’s decisions relating to the prevention of financing of weapons of mass destruction, certain amendments were made to the Turkish Commercial Code via the Law No. 7262.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:44:00 ZFatoş Otcuoğlu{CDC4E8D7-EF37-46C8-BA34-6582810E9909}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/04/savings-finance-companies-have-recently-been-introduced-to-the-turkish-financial-marketSelin BayarFatoş OtcuoğluFinancial institutionsBanking and financeSavings finance companies have recently been introduced to the Turkish financial marketAmendments to the Law on Financial Leasing, Factoring and Financing Companies regulates the new concept of savings finance companies to Turkey.Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:44:00 ZSelin Bayar, Fatoş Otcuoğlu{1731C983-A6C2-4C06-A26F-23D66DBD83E0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/03/fintech-in-turkey-a-practical-guideH. Alper TüzünTechnology and innovationBanking and financeFinTech in Turkey A practical guideEkin İnal and H. Alper Tüzün from İnal Ünver Attorney Partnership (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright in Turkey) have published a guide to FinTech in Turkey.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:36:00 ZH. Alper Tüzün{715A91D0-2A0F-4A3B-B067-4B9752C11D73}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/03/loan-utilization-and-prepayment-fees-are-recently-amendedBanking and financeLoan utilization and prepayment fees are recently amendedThe Communiqué on Procedures and Principles Regarding Fees that can be Collected by Banks from Commercial Customers was amended.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:10:00 Z{6D84F34F-1C64-4A18-A9F6-0D583AB722C8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/03/turkeys-digital-services-tax-developments-ustr-report-and-pillar-oneBart Le BlancEgemen KaradumanBanking and financeTurkey’s Digital Services Tax developments: USTR Report and Pillar OneAs of March 1, 2020, Turkey effectively levies its Digital Services Tax (“DST”) to a broad range of digital activities.Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:42:00 ZBart Le Blanc, Egemen Karaduman{752F1132-3AF4-4CAC-AF2C-74560AADE6EC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/02/impact-of-mli-on-turkey-the-netherlands-double-tax-treatyEgemen KaradumanBart Le BlancBanking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesImpact of MLI on Turkey: The Netherlands double tax treatyThere are numerous reasons why the Netherlands, for many years, has been a favorite jurisdiction for Turkish investors setting up so-called “HoldCos” when investing outside of Turkey (into third countries) as well as international investors with Turkish investment.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:30:00 ZEgemen Karaduman, Bart Le Blanc{31059080-F99A-42BF-B06D-5CA1A8B320E3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/02/recent-developments-regarding-various-legislationsBanking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesRecent developments regarding various legislationsUpdated information regarding recent legislation.Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:30:00 Z{1B2DF151-4574-4A65-81DE-708085125BC7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/01/details-of-valuable-residential-real-property-tax-revealedDuygu OzmenFinancial institutionsBanking and financeDetails of valuable residential real property tax revealedThe Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance published a general communique relating to controversial “valuable residential real property tax.”Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:30:00 ZDuygu Ozmen{F09226F2-F0DF-471B-AF44-82A2EEB61253}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2021/01/ministry-of-treasury-and-finance-relaxes-regime-applicable-to-foreign-currency-denominated-loansUtku ÜnverMert MüstecaplıoğluInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesBanking and financeMinistry of Treasury and Finance relaxes regime applicable to foreign currency denominated loans utilized by Turkish PPP project sponsorsIn late 2020, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance adopted certain amendments to the Capital Movements Circular to introduce a more relaxed regime for project sponsors considering foreign currency denominated loans to fulfil the equity contribution obligations and financing needs of Turkish public-private partnership (PPP) projects.Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:30:00 ZUtku Ünver, Mert Müstecaplıoğlu{77E40085-C96B-4990-B447-14C9B66B5414}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/10/registration-fees-for-filing-of-security-interests-in-the-ohada-regionJanet ButterworthMartin GdanskiInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesBanking and financeRegistration fees for filing of security interests in the OHADA region: What Turkish companies need to knowWhile Turkey’s engagement continues to grow exponentially in Africa, particularly in OHADA jurisdictions, it remains crucial for Turkish investors to obtain robust security interests in order to secure amounts invested by them.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:34:00 ZJanet Butterworth, Martin Gdanski{D7F97995-DF95-450D-B5C0-0715DE38D30F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/10/project-finance-newswire-libor-end-may-disrupt-emerging-market-lendingJeremy A. HushonBanking and financeFinancial institutionsProject Finance Newswire: LIBOR end may disrupt emerging market lendingThe anticipated cessation of LIBOR at the end of 2021 presents an ominous predicament for foreign lending into emerging market economies.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:14:00 ZJeremy A. Hushon{A67A0D70-1080-4A0C-85C8-CC3295B29105}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/08/equity-based-crowdfunding-is-now-a-viable-option-in-turkeyBanking and financeEquity-based crowdfunding is now a viable option in TurkeyCrowdfunding offers projects and start-up companies an alternative to conventional financing methods to raise capital.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:47:00 Z{0A30B942-8531-4EAB-BD65-0497EC413FE1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/07/ccja-arbitration-10-things-turkish-investors-should-know-when-investing-in-west-africaMarc RobertCorporate, M&A and securitiesBanking and financeInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesCCJA Arbitration: 10 things Turkish investors should know when investing in West AfricaAfrican economies are rapidly growing despite continuous difficulties arising from low commodity prices.Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:09:00 ZMarc Robert{72ACF8C4-08F6-4CEF-ADD4-6305DBE50FB8}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/05/turkey-covid-19-crisis-inspires-global-tightening-of-foreign-investment-screeningCOVID-19Banking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesTurkey: COVID-19 crisis inspires global tightening of foreign investment screeningTurkey has adopted many measures to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak, but there is no measure directly affecting or targeting foreign direct investments or FDI. Fri, 15 May 2020 22:53:00 Z{F4EBE723-4D6A-4041-8214-FFF6EE73D72A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/05/looking-forward-key-issues-for-banks-in-2020Alan BainbridgeBanking and financeCOVID-19Looking forward: Key issues for banks in 2020As economies emerge out of lockdown, financial institutions are facing significant challenges. Thu, 14 May 2020 18:58:00 ZAlan Bainbridge{DEF69814-E4BF-4C23-A24E-CD93901980BA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/04/covid-19-measures-in-the-turkish-financial-sector-deadline-extension-for-reporting-requirementsCOVID-19Banking and financeFinancial institutionsCOVID-19 measures in the Turkish financial sector: Deadline extension for reporting requirementsWith its decision dated April 2, 2020, the Banking Regulatory and Supervision Agency (the “BRSA”) extended the deadlines applicable to certain reporting or notification requirements by 60 days.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:32:00 Z{1BD91BA5-65C1-461F-BE5C-378F1526B083}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/03/turkey-launches-stimulus-package-amid-covid-19-threatCOVID-19Corporate, M&A and securitiesBanking and financeTurkey launches stimulus package amid COVID-19 threatThe COVID -19 pandemic has obliged governments around the world to take measures to protect and support businesses.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:08:00 Z{CCD9622D-7824-4405-825B-708239C5D731}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/03/currents-podcast-ep87-coronavirus-and-the-renewable-energy-industryTodd AlexanderBenjamin KoenigsbergKeith MartinCOVID-19Banking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesEnergyCurrents podcast ep87: Coronavirus and the renewable energy industryIn this episode, Sue Wang, Ben Koenigsberg and Keith Martin join us to discuss the impacts of coronavirus on the renewable energy industry.Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:19:00 ZTodd Alexander, Benjamin Koenigsberg, Keith Martin{9183F1F9-95F8-4A67-9D04-4CC7A6D60377}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/03/notable-developments-valuable-residence-tax-liability-postponedÇ. Olgu KamaBanking and financeNotable developments: Valuable residence tax liability postponedTurkey’s valuable residence tax has been the subject of nationwide discussion and debate since it entered into force on December 7, 2019.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:25:00 ZÇ. Olgu Kama{F46AA458-8BEC-479B-BFFB-1CD2733A46FF}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/02/turkish-capital-markets-authority-moves-to-remove-privileges-in-loss-making-companiesBanking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesFinancial institutionsTurkish capital markets authority moves to remove privileges in loss-making companiesWith a new Communiqué that entered into force on January 10, 2020, namely the Communiqué on Principals Regarding Revocation of Voting Privileges and Privileges to be Represented on the Board of Directors, the Turkish Capital Markets Board (the “CMB”) is now authorized to revoke voting privileges and privileges to appoint members of the board of directors in public companies which have recorded losses for five consecutive years.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:41:00 Z{507116DE-3FA4-4827-8EE3-EC7315E97277}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/01/turkey-introduce-valuable-residence-accommodation-and-digital-services-taxesÇ. Olgu KamaBanking and financeTurkey introduce valuable residence, accommodation and digital services taxesOn December 7, 2019, a number of tax laws were amended with the Law No. 7194 on Digital Services Tax and Amendment to Certain Laws and Law Decree No. 375. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:34:00 ZÇ. Olgu Kama{54B6E51D-539F-48A8-844D-2D86C5B17267}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2020/01/biga-digital-gold-blockchain-based-physically-backed-gold-transfer-infrastructure-developedÇ. Olgu KamaBanking and financeTechnology and innovationFinancial institutionsBiGa digital gold: Blockchain-based, physically-backed gold transfer infrastructure developed by TakasbankIstanbul Clearing, Settlement and Custody Bank (“Takasbank”), which is authorized by The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey for payment and security settlement systems under Law No. 6493 on Payment and Security Settlement Systems, Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions, has been working on a new transfer infrastructure platform called BiGa – the abbreviation of ‘bir gram altın’, which stands for ‘one gram of gold’ in Turkish – since early 2018.Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:27:00 ZÇ. Olgu Kama{F92DEDC6-DE41-4865-B8BA-08118810AFA9}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2019/12/project-finance-newswire-december-2019Keith MartinBanking and financeCorporate, M&A and securitiesEnergyInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesProject Finance Newswire: December 2019For developments affecting project finance and the energy sector. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:04:00 ZKeith Martin{A6CFF99E-DC9A-45EA-970A-5146663666D0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2019/10/recent-amendments-to-turkish-real-estate-lawÇ. Olgu KamaCorporate, M&A and securitiesBanking and financeInfrastructure, mining and commoditiesRecent amendments to Turkish real estate lawVarious amendments affecting the Turkish real estate law have been adopted through the Omnibus Law No. 7181 on the Amendments to the Land Registry Law and Certain Other Laws ("Law") which was published in the Official Gazette dated July 10, 2019 and numbered 30827. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:09:00 ZÇ. Olgu Kama