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5 Presidents Report: Stability and trust, cement for Europe’s EMU

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) welcomes the endorsement made today by the Heads of State or government at the European Council of the so-called 5 Presidents' Report on "Completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union".  Political will has now to deliver on citizens' expectations for growth and jobs, says the EESC. Today's move is a strong signal of support for more integration – and therefore stability – in the Eurozone and a push for increased trust between Members...

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Across Foods is proud to announce its’ extended alliance with the logistic service provider foodcareplus

After having been appointed as the North American agent since November 2014, the collaboration between both companies has been intensified and Across Foods, a member of the EACCNY, has been appointed to coordinate and manage the set-up and daily management of foodcareplus North America Inc, based out of our East Coast offices. foodcareplus’, with headquarters in Antwerp Belgium, is specialized in the overseas transportation of food and agro products. We help our clients with regulatory compliance, warehousing and all other...

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Dillon Eustice’ Updates Guide to UCITS in Ireland

Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, commonly referred to as “UCITS”, are collective investment schemes established and authorised under a harmonised European Union (EU) legal framework under which a UCITS established and authorised in one EU Member State can be sold cross border into other EU Member States without a requirement for an additional authorisation. Originally introduced over twenty five years ago, UCITS has become the gold standard EU investment fund product, recognised not only by the European financial...

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International Comparative Legal Guide to Alternative Investment Funds

EACC New York member Dillon Eustace was delighted to contribute the Irish chapter to the 2015 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Alternative Investment Funds, published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London. See below link to the Irish Chapter of the Guide: https://www.dilloneustace.ie/download/1/Publications/News/International%20Comparative%20Legal%20Guide%20to%20Alternative%20Investment%20Funds%202015.pdf For the entire Guide, which covers 23 Jurisdictions, please see the below link: https://www.iclg.co.uk/practice-areas/alternative-investment-funds/alternative-investment-funds-2015 If you have any questions, or would like to request a hard copy of the Guide to be sent to you, please contact Brian...

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Generalized System of Preferences GSP to be renewed retroactively

On June 25, 2015, Congress approved H.R. 1295 – the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 (the “Act”). Once signed into law by the President, the Act will renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) preferential duty program, which expired on July 31, 2013. The renewal will be retroactive, meaning that otherwise-eligible GSP merchandise entered between July 31, 2013, and the effective date of the law will be eligible for refunds of duty. Importantly, the duty refunds will not be automatic,...

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Ready for Signature: Congress Delivers on Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, in a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed legislation establishing trade promotion authority (TPA). This action follows House passage last week, and the bill will now head to the president for his signature. In response, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement. “Years of hard work have finally paid off. This is a win for our economy, for our national security, for government accountability, and for American leadership. With TPA in...

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Pepper Partner speaking at Crowdfinance 2015: The Evolution of Global Marketplace Lending

Gregory J. Nowak, partner with Pepper Hamilton and a practice leader for hedge funds in the firm’s Funds Services Practice Group, will be speaking at Wall Street's third annual Crowdfinance Conference in New York. Financial veterans and industry leaders will gather to provide participants with the resources necessary to capitalize in a financial services industry that continues to innovate and rapidly transform the financial landscape. Crowdfinance 2015 will feature a powerful lineup of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, game-changing exhibitors...

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Spurring economic recovery: Parliament approves Juncker Plan rules

The €315-billion “Juncker” investment plan, announced by the European Commission last November to encourage the financing of viable investments in Europe, was backed by the European Parliament in a vote on Wednesday. Parliament modified its financing structure, won a say in selecting its leadership and ensured more democratic oversight in negotiations with the Council. Parliament approved the fund’s rules by 464 votes to 131 with 19 abstentions. The vote marks the end of a rapid legislative process, demonstrating Parliament's...

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Vice-President Katainen’s speech at the European Parliament plenary debate on the Regulation for a European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)

Mr President, Honourable Members, Let me first express my gratitude to this House, the European Parliament, and especially to Presidents Gualtieri and Arthuis, and of course the two co-rapporteurs Mr Bullman and Mr Fernandes, for your excellent support, for your excellent work on this very specific and important file. I also want to thank the other Rapporteurs who were working on this issue. Mr President, I have to say that these people were very tough negotiators, but also very result-oriented negotiators....

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Inspiring Innovation And International Expansion Celebrated At 2015 Tell Awards

Bristol Myers Squibb, Fossil Group and Zimmer among the major multinational companies recognized by Switzerland Global Enterprise at 2015 Tell Awards Switzerland Global Enterprise, the official trade and investment body of the Swiss government, celebrated the winners of the 2015 Tell Awards. First presented in 2004, the Tell Awards program recognizes companies that boldly accept the risks and rewards that come with international expansion and demonstrate success with operations in Switzerland. Honorees at the 2015 Tell Awards, which will be presented...

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