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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS

02 Dec

Chapter News

Modernising judicial cooperation: EU Commission paves the way for further digitalisation of EU justice systems

Today, the European Commission has adopted several initiatives to digitalise EU justice systems, making them more accessible and effective. The overarching aim of the measures is to make digital communication channels the default channel in cross-border judicial cases, thus translating one of the priorities set out in last year's Communication on the Digitalisation of Justice into action. In the EU's internal market today, many legal disputes between citizens and businesses take place across borders. Also, to fight cross-border crime more effectively, different Member...

02 Dec

Chapter News

Global Gateway: up to €300 billion for the European Union’s strategy to boost sustainable links around the world

Today, the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy launch the Global Gateway, the new European Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. It stands for sustainable and trusted connections that work for people and the planet, to tackle the most pressing global challenges, from climate change and protecting the environment, to improving health security and boosting competitiveness...

01 Dec

Chapter News

FSB | Good Practices for Crisis Management Groups (CMGs)

Crisis Management Groups (CMGs) of Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) have been in place for over 10 years as a core part of the post global financial crisis coordination infrastructure. This report sets out good practices that have helped CMGs to enhance their preparedness for the management and resolution of a cross-border financial crisis affecting a Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) as per the FSB Key Attributes. It draws on a stocktake carried out by the FSB in 2020 and...

01 Dec

Chapter News

FSB Statement to Support Preparations for LIBOR Cessation

Completion of the steps laid out in the FSB’s Global Transition Roadmap is now critical and market participants need to act urgently to ensure they are fully prepared for LIBOR cessation by the end of this year. Most LIBOR panels will cease at the end of this year, with certain key USD settings continuing until end-June 2023 to support the rundown of legacy contracts, executed before January 1 2022, only. Continued reliance of global financial markets on LIBOR poses risks to...

30 Nov

Chapter News

IMF | Global Financial Safety Net—A Lifeline for an Uncertain World

When economic crises hit, such as the one caused by the pandemic, countries have a number of financial resources—both internal and external—to draw on. The global financial safety net is a set of institutions and mechanisms that provide insurance against crises and financing to mitigate their impact. This safety net has four main layers: countries’ own international reserves; bilateral swap arrangements whereby central banks exchange currencies to provide liquidity to financial markets; regional financial arrangements by which countries pool resources...

30 Nov

Chapter News

U.S. FED | Testimony by Chair Powell on coronavirus and CARES Act

Chair Jerome H. Powell before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. | Chairman Brown, Ranking Member Toomey, and other members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The economy has continued to strengthen. The rise in Delta variant cases temporarily slowed progress this past summer, restraining previously rapid growth in household and business spending, intensifying supply chain disruptions, and, in some cases, keeping people from returning to work or looking for...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

06 Dec

Transatlantic Collaboration on EV Batteries and their Role in the Green Energy Transition

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Availability of affordable and flexible battery storage is an important contributor toward clean energy around the world. The EU and U.S. focus heavily on public and private investments in this green energy transition, including EV batteries development. Join us for a diverse panel of industry, private sector and government experts to hear how this fascinating industry is developing in the US, Canada and Europe.

09 Dec

EACCNY Annual Real Estate Update for Europe & the United States

08:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us in person for the EACC’s Annual Commercial Real Estate Outlook & Property Tax Update for the United States and Europe.

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PARTNER EVENTS

08 Dec

Webinar | Fall 2021 Canadian Economic Outlook: Closing the Investment Gap

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

Hosted by Bennett Jones | The Canadian and global economic recovery is continuing amid supply chain disruptions, trade friction, labour shortages and changes in the workplace. Government policy needs to shift from supporting demand to fostering sustainable, long-term growth—and conditions must be in place to spur investment from historically low to historically high levels.

08 Dec

Webinar | Class Action Litigation Review

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Hosted by Troutman Pepper | A panel of Troutman Pepper class action litigators will examine recent developments in class action litigation and provide insights on what the future holds.

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MEMBER NEWS

02 Dec

Member News

EXEO Attorneys | December: Immigration U.S. & Canada

This week's special newsletter provides an overview of notable changes in Canadian immigration including all measures directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the most important news since the beginning of the pandemic and travel restrictions as of December 1st, 2021. Molecular testing will be required upon arrival in Canada by air International travellers (excluding the USA) entering Canada by air will be required to undergo a molecular screening test upon arrival - including vaccinated travellers. Travellers should then be quarantined...

02 Dec

Member News

BBGFX | December 2021 FX Outlook

The pandemic is still with us as the year winds down and has not yet become endemic, like the seasonal flu. Even before the new Omicron variant was sequenced, Europe was being particularly hard hit, and social restrictions, especially among the unvaccinated, were spurring social strife. US cases, notably in the Midwest, were rising, and there is fear that it is 4-6 weeks behind Europe in experiencing the surge. Whatever herd immunity is, it has not been achieved. Moreover,...

01 Dec

Member News

Stout | Energy Industry Update, Q3 2021: A Potential Supply Crunch

The third quarter of 2021 ended with commodity prices continuing their upward movement. While U.S. crude oil prices modestly increased 2.1% during the quarter to $75.03 per barrel, this does not reflect the wide swings during the quarter, including a +20% increase in WTI prices from mid-August as steadily increasing demand and concerns about future supply created a bullish trend for oil. The drilling rig count rose by 51 rigs (per Baker Hughes) during the third quarter of 2021,...

01 Dec

Member News

Arendt | AIFMD review: Fine-tuning of the AIFMD framework and targeted harmonisation with the UCITS framework

In light of the growing role of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) as financial intermediaries and further developments in the market since the AIFMD came into force in 2011, the EU Commission has published a proposal for targeted amendments to the AIFMD that acknowledges the directive's role as a significant pillar of the Capital Markets Union (CMU). While fine-tuning the AIFMD framework, the EU Commission is simultaneously proposing a degree of harmonisation with the UCITS framework. Earlier today, the EU Commission...

01 Dec

Member News

Littler | Global Business Mobility visa offers new solutions for sending staff to the UK

We are eagerly awaiting to see how the UK Government’s latest immigration reform to reflect the global nature of business pans out. The Global Business Mobility visa is set to commence in Spring 2022 and will provide more new solutions for overseas firms moving staff to the UK. Who should apply for a Global Business Mobility visa? Global Business Mobility visas should prove helpful for overseas firms establishing a UK footprint or transferring trainees, senior and specialist staff to the UK to...

30 Nov

Member News

MJV | What is data modeling, and how does it work?

Data modeling consists of creating a model with structures enabling the use and retrieval of information. It may sound complex, but it’s not. Follow along to understand better what data modeling is and how it works! You’ve probably heard about the “Information Age” or the “Digital Age.” All of these buzzwords are essentially talking about the same thing, but it’s already become commonplace and a thing of the past. The new age we are in now is bringing about different...