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Preparing for an IPO in the Baltic Region: Key Steps and Lessons Learned
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a major milestone for companies seeking access to public capital and greater visibility. In Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, the process follows EU and local regulations, and Nasdaq Baltic listing requirements. While general recommendations, such as building a strong advisory team consisting of investment bankers, auditors, and lawyers with local […]
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Amendments to the Estonian close-out netting and financial collateral legislation
On 15 October 2025, the Estonian Parliament adopted the amendments to the Securities Market Act and other related acts, which introduce the uniform application of close-out netting regulation into Estonian laws and adjust the scope of the financial collateral regime.[1] The amendments will enter into force on the 10th day after publication in Riigi Teataja[2], […]
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EBRD: Baltics ahead in national insolvency policy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has released the 2023 Survey Report of Insolvency and Secured Transaction Regimes. The survey highlights national-level policy issues that prevent companies from being able to restructure funds or declare insolvency. The Baltic countries overall have exceptionally good insolvency policies compared to other countries surveyed. The issues According […]
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Estonia aims to become the most transparent place in Europe to establish and grow FinTech globally
If you are interested in setting up or investing in a FinTech, then look no further. Estonia is known as (one of) the most advanced digital democracies in the world and an outstanding place for doing innovative business. Estonia is also known as the land of unicorns. For an estimated population of 1.4 million people, […]
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Provisional political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Following a long delay in the negotiations, the Council and European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on 21 June 2022. The agreed text was released on 30 June, however, it is still subject to the formal adoption procedure and thereby, further review. The proposal for the CSRD, […]