Loans (Syndicated and others), Project Finance and Debt Restructuring
In connection with the banking activity, we draft all the documents necessary to close secured and unsecured credit facilities, export and import financings, the organization of financial trust and any other type of trusts and in the development of project finance structures.
Regulatory Aspects
In the regulatory aspects, we have advised local financial institutions subject to the authority of the Argentine Central Bank as well as to companies subject to the public offering regime in the relevant compliance with all the applicable reporting requirements. We draft manuals and internal memoranda aimed at complying with the rules on money laundering and corporate governance. We have also worked in the compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to U.S companies.
Procedure at NSC, Central Bank and other organizations
We carry out all the day to day filings for companies subject to the supervision of the of the National Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional de Valores), the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires) and the over-the-counter stock exchange (Mercado Abierto Electrónico).
We are also current with the proceedings and requirements to be filed before the Argentine Central Bank for entering foreign currency in Argentina.
Capital Markets
In Canosa Abogados we advice our clients on all the legal issues relating to the capital issuance, securities purchase programs, public offering of stocks and bonds, securitizations, derivatives, risk reduction strategies, transactions relating to stocks and debt certificates, financial trusts, open and closed funds and the regulatory regime of securities.
Fintech
Fintech Regulation: Argentina’s fintech industry is regulated by the Central Bank, with special rules for digital payments and electronic wallets.
Cryptocurrency: While not fully regulated yet, Argentina is a growing hub for cryptocurrency. The government is working on guidelines, especially regarding anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
Data Protection: Fintech companies must follow Argentina’s strict data privacy laws to protect customer information and ensure security.
Open Banking: Argentina supports open banking, allowing fintechs to access banking data (with consent) to create new financial services for a broader audience.
