This paper provides a snapshot of the UK investment market for property. It provides insights into: Q1 investment returns; capital values; town centre retail returns; regional performances; the Eurozone debt crisis and property; rental market trends and the UK's economic outlook.

The fifth edition of DLA Piper's 'Doing Business in China' guide provides comprehensive industry knowledge and insights into what it takes to successfully plan and execute business and investment strategies in the People's Republic of China.

From January 2012, a new regulatory authorisation process for the establishment of privately placed funds is available in Jersey. This briefing provides a general overview of the new PPF regime, how it will be managed and administrated, permitted investors and promoter requirements.

Although not without setbacks, the Czech Republic has made great progress in its transition to a pluralistic, democratic and market-oriented society. This reference tool by Baker & McKenzie provides a general guide for companies operating in or considering investment here.

A new law in Spain aims to support mortgagors and control public spending as well as creating new financing mechanisms at central government level to enable local authorities to cancel the debts they owe to companies and independent contractors.

Hadef & Partners discusses practical considerations for lenders considering executing foreclosure proceedings.

Articles of Interest within this edition of Communiqué include: Buying out your liabilities Integrating ESG issues hedging in a low rate environment, Is the real estate appraisal lag dead? DC blueprint for the year ahead Operational Due Diligence.

The latest corporate update from DLA Piper provides information about Hong Kong’s vetting requirements for substantial transactions, property valuation requirements and trading hours.

Taylor Wessing presents an in-depth look at the latest developments in China, including the strengthening of the M&A landscape, the liberation of the financial sector and government scrutiny of foreign investment in real estate.

The latest edition of Eversheds’ financial institutions briefing includes details of a broker banned from working in financial services by the FSA for paying kickbacks; France’s competition authority imposing record fines on some 11 banks and a report on German banking, finance and real estate.