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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS

29 Jul

Chapter News, News

European Commission | Speech by Commissioner Kubilius at “EU Defense Night”

Good evening, It's always great to be back in America and to be here among friends: friends of Europe, friends of defence. Friends of football. The World Cup is over. And tonight we have the next big event in America: EU Defence Night! It's humbling to speak to you from the same stage as many world leaders: Konrad Adenauer, Henry Kissinger and George H. W. Bush. And Margaret Thatcher, Vaclav Havel. When Bill Clinton spoke here, he spoke here for more than an...

28 Jul

Chapter News, News

European Commission | Google Fined €890 Million for Breaches of the Digital Markets Act

The European Commission took two decisions finding non-compliance by Google with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for self-preferencing its own services on Google Search, and for putting in place restrictions on businesses to direct consumers to alternative, often cheaper, purchase channels on Google Play (steering). In this regard, the Commission issued Google a fine of €460 million and a fine of €430 million respectively. Self-preferencing on Google Search Under the DMA, gatekeepers must not treat their own services more favourably in...

27 Jul

Chapter News, News

ECB | Energy shock: Why Oil and Gas Prices Have Risen Less Than Expected

The ECB Blog | Why have energy prices risen less during the Iran war than after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? This ECB Blog post compares the two episodes and explains the role of market buffers, demand and competition for LNG shipments. The wars in Ukraine and Iran have both led to significant energy shocks and, as a result, rising energy prices. Yet the two shocks differ markedly in terms of both scale and market impact. Most notably, although the disruptions to...

24 Jul

Chapter News, News

OECD | Corporate Tax Revenues Remain Elevated While Tax Rates Stabilise, According to New OECD Data

Corporate income tax (CIT) revenues remained at historically high levels in 2023, while corporate tax rates have broadly stablised, according to the 2026 edition of OECD Corporate Tax Statistics released today. Across 135 jurisdictions for which data is available, CIT revenues accounted for 17.3% of total tax revenues and 3.5% of GDP on average. While slightly lower than in 2022, these levels remain above pre-pandemic levels and earlier historical peaks. Corporate tax revenues continue to represent an important source of public finances, particularly...

24 Jul

Chapter News, News

IMF | How Central Banks Can Contain Financial Stability Risks as AI Accelerates Change

IMF Blog post | Stronger oversight, better data, and deeper coordination are needed to safeguard faster and more interconnected markets Artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial firms price risk, allocate credit, and respond to stress. It is increasingly embedded in the decision‑making architecture of the financial system. For central banks and financial supervisors, the key challenge is ensuring that AI is governed in ways that reinforce, rather than undermine, financial stability. Three priorities stand out: Strengthen oversight and governance of AI‑driven...

21 Jul

Chapter News, News

European Commission Publishes Guidelines on Transparency Obligations for Providers and Deployers of Certain AI Systems

Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act's transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026. Transparency obligations will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or when content has been generated or altered by AI, reducing the risk of deception and manipulation. The guidelines published today clarify which providers and deployers must comply with the transparency obligations for interactive AI systems and...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

17 Sep

“Qué Será, Será” - Annual Economic Update with Chief Economists

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

In a year defined by uncertainty, volatility, and shifting global dynamics, EACCNY organizes its flagship annual economic update, bringing together leading chief economists to assess what may lie ahead for the transatlantic economy.

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PARTNER EVENTS

30 Jul

WEBINAR | AI in Biotech: US and European Perspectives on Patentability

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Co-hosted by Foley Hoag | Please be invited for a webinar on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in biotechnology and the patent issues raised by AI-driven innovation in the life sciences.

30 Jul

WEBINAR | Trepp Market Pulse

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Hosted by TREPP | Want to know what Trepp is watching in the markets and how it may impact commercial real estate (CRE)? Register now for their Market Pulse Webinar.

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MEMBER NEWS

29 Jul

Member News, News

PKF O’Connor Davies | The 2026 FIFA World Cup: Final Whistle. Lingering U.S. Tax Issues

Key Takeaways U.S. tax exemptions for FIFA prize money apply to national associations, but players, coaches, agents and foreign businesses remain subject to U.S. tax and withholding rules. Compensation allocation for matches, training, media and promotional activities affects U.S.-source income, state tax obligations and treaty benefits, making accurate service-day tracking essential. Post-tournament tax compliance includes reviewing withholding, claiming foreign tax credits, filing Form 1040-NR and state tax returns and addressing cross-border tax obligations and refund opportunities. After weeks of competition...

28 Jul

Member News, New York Related News, News

Cresa | Manhattan Office Market Report: Leasing Activity and Rent Trends for Q2 2026

HIGHLIGHTS » Availability continued to tighten, falling 50 basis points (bps) quarterover-quarter to a six-year low of 15.0%. » Leasing activity totaled 10.8 million square feet (msf) in Q2 2026, down 6.8% from the prior quarter. Despite the quarterly decline, first-half transaction volume reached its highest level since 2014. » Legal services led Q2 leasing activity, accounting for 29.8% of total volume. » Simpson Thacher’s commitment to the full office component at 570 Fifth Avenue, following American Express’s 2.0-million-square-foot commitment at 2 World...

27 Jul

Member News, News

Stephenson Harwood | The “Digital Omnibus” on AI: Ten Key Takeaways

On 27 July 2026, the agreed final text of the Digital Omnibus on AI (the “Digital Omnibus on AI”) entered into force, following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Originally proposed by the European Commission (“Commission”) in November 2025 (the “Proposal”), and subject to multiple rounds of trilogue negotiations in April and May 2026, the European Parliament (“Parliament”) and Council of the European Union (“Council”) reached a provisional political agreement to amend and streamline the EU...

New Micropodcast Series: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic

The EACCNY is happy to announce the launch of its “What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” series, an initiative that aims to offer our members and wider audience hands-on updates on current affairs and policy developments on both sides of the pond. In these 3-5 minute segments, EU and US policy makers and experts along with a select group of EACCNY members will answer a single timely question: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” focusing on a specific topic that is relevant to our audience.

Member Spotlight

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