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İdil Yıldırım Günaydın is an Senior Associate in the Corporate Affairs Department of Erdem & Erdem. She especially provides legal advice on banking and finance matters, project finance, structured finance, corporate governance principles and domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. She has experience in the area of capital markets law. She provides legal counseling services for multinational investment companies, banks and financial institutions and companies from various sectors regarding capital markets regulations.
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The financial sector is undergoing a major transformation in response to global sustainability goals. Within this shift, the banking industry plays a pivotal role thanks to its guiding influence and transformative power—making it a key driver in the transition to a green and sustainable economy...
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Crypto assets have become a significant component of financial markets in recent years, prompting the development of a regulatory framework in response to growing investor interest. In this context, both the amendments to Capital Markets Law No. 6362 (“CML”) and various resolutions issued by the Capital...
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The Keener decision represents a pivotal moment in interpreting and applying securities laws as it pertains to the definition and regulatory treatment of “dealers” within financial markets.This case arose from actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) against Justin W. Keener, who was accused...
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In the intricate web of finance and law, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s ruling of Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Kirschner Ruling”) stands at the confluence of international banking regulations and securities law, presenting a thorough examination of the legal frameworks governing the...
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As this newsletter moves into a more sustainable future with eco-friendly Exlibris, so does the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”). In light of its 2023-2028 strategy , ESMA supports the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) transition by...
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Smartwatches have undeniably revolutionized our lives in the past decade. Apart from their core function as a timepiece, these wearable computers packaged in the form of a watch enable us to answer incoming calls, reply to messages and skim through social media notifications in seconds. Their steady rechargeable...
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The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (“BRSA”) published the Circular on the Disclosure of Confidential Information Regulation No.2022/1 (“Circular”) on 11.08.2022. The purpose of this Circular is to elaborate on concepts and procedures as outlined in the Regulation on Disclosure of...
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The Constitutional Court, in its decision dated 14.09.2021 on application no. 2018/25663 (“Decision"), found that applicant Cahide Demir’s right to property was violated on the ground that the mortgage on her real estate, established to secure a third party’s debt, had not been released by the...
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The Capital Markets Board’s (“Board”) long-awaited Communiqué on Crowdfunding No. III - 35/A.2 (“Communiqué”) entered into force through its publication in the Official Gazette numbered 31641 and dated 27 October 2021...
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Mortgage covered bonds are one of today’s most common structured finance products. Although they have a prominent presence in the marketplace today, these bonds have historical roots in the Pfandbrief of 18th century Prussia. In the aftermath of the Seven Years War, King Frederick the Great implemented...