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Many VCs may be underestimating the full impact of outbound rule

Many VCs may be underestimating the full impact of outbound rule

The vast majority of venture capital firms say they will not be impacted much by the Treasury’s proposed rule on outbound investment. That’s according to our latest survey; only 16 percent of respondents said they would be impacted “significantly” by the proposal. Details inside.

Experts say outbound rule could impact investments in the U.S.

Experts say outbound rule could impact investments in the U.S.

Much has been made of the fact that the Treasury Department’s proposed rule focuses exclusively on China. But that’s not the full story. In fact, the proposal could impact investments in any country, even the U.S., under certain circumstances. Details, examples of possible scenarios, and insights inside.

Clock ticking on effective date for some provisions of outbound rule

Clock ticking on effective date for some provisions of outbound rule

Okay, let’s not beat a dead horse. The E.O. has been released, and Treasury is seeking comment on their implementing rule, which likely won’t be finalized until next year. We know. But experts clarify that some of the provisions may be effective immediately. Details and insights are inside.

Treasury already seeking comments on the outbound investment regime

Treasury already seeking comments on the outbound investment regime

Just a few hours after President Biden issued the Executive Order on outbound investment in China, the Treasury Department unveiled its “Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” and began soliciting feedback. Details, key questions, and instructions for commenting are inside.

Outbound foreign investment E.O. finally unveiled; no real surprises

Outbound foreign investment E.O. finally unveiled; no real surprises

Last year, our readers predicted that the Biden administration would issue an Executive Order on outbound investment before summer 2023. Wow, were they close. The E.O. was released this afternoon, and, as anticipated, will ban investments in certain Chinese technologies. Detail, E.O. inside.

An E.O. on outbound is the wrong approach. Here’s another option.

An E.O. on outbound is the wrong approach. Here’s another option.

In our latest episode of “Ten With Tom,” former Treasury Department Assistant Secretary for Investment Security Thomas Feddo — now founder of The Rubicon Advisors — discusses why an Executive Order is the wrong approach, and explores some alternatives to an E.O.

Would Moderna’s $1B deal in China have triggered outbound scrutiny?

Would Moderna’s $1B deal in China have triggered outbound scrutiny?

We’ve got a live outbound case study, folks. Last week, Moderna inked a deal to invest $1 billion in mRNA research and development in China. So, would that deal have triggered outbound scrutiny — and increased deal friction — were an outbound review regime in place? Expert insights inside.

Report: 17% of investment deals in Chinese AI cos. include U.S. VC

Report: 17% of investment deals in Chinese AI cos. include U.S. VC

A new report out of Georgetown University may be the first to analyze data on outgoing U.S. investment into Chinese artificial intelligence companies. The report includes a wealth of data, and may offer much-needed context for a possible outbound regime. Details and the report are inside.