
Welcome to CapLaw
CapLaw is a digital newsletter with international reach established and led by the General Editors. We provide up-to-date information on legal and regulatory developments regarding the capital markets, publish concise articles on developments in the Swiss and international financial markets, and announce recent deals and forthcoming events. CapLaw is addressed to all Swiss and international lawyers, in-house counsel, financial institutions and corporates, as well as those who are interested in the Swiss capital markets.
The General Editors
René Bösch, Homburger AG
Matthias Courvoisier, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG
Benjamin Leisinger, Homburger AG
Ralph Malacrida, Bär & Karrer AG
Nina Reiser, University of St.Gallen
Thomas Reutter, Advestra AG
Patrick Schleiffer, Lenz & Staehelin
Philippe A. Weber, Niederer Kraft & Frey AG
Thomas Werlen, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
CapLaw Themes
- FinSA (FIDLEG) (32)
- FinIA (FINIG) (11)
- Insurance (8)
- Securities (95)
- Regulatory (128)
- Takeover (19)
- Derivatives (7)
- News, Deals & Cases (467)
- Events (150)
- Other Areas (8)
CapLaw PDF Archive
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Vontobel’s Issuance of AT1 Bonds
Vontobel has successfully placed new Additional Tier 1 bonds (AT1 bonds) with a nominal value of USD 400 million in two tranches of USD 200 million and a denomination of USD 200,000 each with funds managed by Apollo Global Management. The issue price of the AT1 bonds is 100 percent and payment occurred on 28…
Reference: CapLaw-2023-43 -
Raiffeisen’s Issuance of Senior Unsecured Bonds
On 28 September 2023, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft successfully completed its Bond issuance in the amount of CHF 100 million. The bonds are traded and will be formally listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
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UBS’s Issuance of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme
On 22 September 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due December 2027, USD 1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due September 2029 and USD 1.75 billion in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes…
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Equinix’s Inauguaral Issuance of CHF Bonds
On 12 September 2023, Equinix, Inc., a globally leading digital infrastructure company, successfully completed its inaugural Swiss issuance of CHF 300 m 2.875% bonds due in 2028. The Bonds were issued by Equinix Europe 1 Financing Corporation LLC and are fully guaranteed by Equinix, Inc. The offering of the Bonds was done by reliance on…
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Nestlé’s Issuance of USD Notes
On 12 September 2023, Nestlé Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 500 million 5.000% Notes due 2028, USD 500 million 5.000% Notes due 2030, and USD 500 million 5.000% Notes due 2033. The Notes are guaranteed by the Nestlé group’s Swiss parent company Nestlé S.A. The offering of the Notes was done in…
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Bond Issuance by Glarner Kantonalbank
On 9 August 2023, Glarner Kantonalbank successfully completed its Bond issuance in the amount of CHF 110 m, traded on SIX Swiss Exchange.
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NewGAMe’s Partial Tender Offer on GAM
On 18 July 2023, NewGAMe SA announced the launch of its partial cash tender offer for up to 28,000,000 shares of SIX-listed GAM Holding AG. NewGAMe SA is part of the NewGAMe-Bruellan investor group that holds a substantial stake in GAM. NewGAMe is majority held by Rock Investment, a company controlled by Mr. Xavier Niel….
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17th Conference on Asset Management (17. Tagung zur Vermögensverwaltung)
Thursday, 9 November 2023, Metropol, Zurich
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St. Gall Conference on Corporate Law (St.Galler Gesellschaftsrechtstag 2023)
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, SIX Convention Point, Zurich
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10th Conference on Compliance in the Financial Services Industry (10. Tagung zur Compliance im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich)
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, Lake Side, Zurich