Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company v. United Mexican States

Abstract

Jurisdiction — Whether tribunal competent to hear claim — Whether claim subject to investor — State dispute settlement — Whether diplomatic protection necessary

Interpretation — NAFTA — Whether claim characterized as investment dispute or dispute under financial services chapter — Dispute settlement procedures

Interpretation — NAFTA — Interpretation of “financial institution” — Whether financial holding companies “financial institutions” — Status of financial groups in Mexican law

Interpretation — NAFTA — Interpretation of “regulatory capital” — Whether debentures issued “regulatory capital” within NAFTA

Municipal law — Law relating to regulation of financial groups in Mexico