07 Nov
Chapter News, News

EU NEWSBRIEF: European Union Congratulates President Obama on his Re-election

Leaders of the European Union today congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election as President of the United States of America. "The United States is a key strategic partner of the European Union and we look forward to continuing the close cooperation established with President Obama over these last four years, to further strengthening our bilateral ties and to jointly addressing global challenges, including in the fields of security and economy," said European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European...

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06 Nov
Chapter News, News

Innovation performance of 190 European regions compared

Innovation is a key driver of economic growth and jobs. The Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2012, published today, provides a comparative assessment of how European regions perform with regard to innovation. The report covers 190 regions across the European Union, Croatia, Norway and Switzerland. To read more about the subject click here. Additional information about the Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2012 click here.

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06 Nov
Chapter News, News

Life in the 21st century cybersphere

Envision a "wild west" version of cyberspace where crime is rampant, security is breached, and systems go down. The EU is on it-tackling threats to global networks, combating cybercrime, and working with the U.S. to safeguard this vital foundation of the 21st century economy. Learn more in the November 2012 issue of EU Focus.     In this context also see: Cyber-security – a shared responsibility.        

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01 Nov
Chapter News, News

Q2 Irish Fund Statistics show Double Digit Growth

The Central Bank of Ireland statistics for Q2 2012 show further growth of Irish investment funds. Asset levels in Irish funds increased in value to €855.1 billion at the end of Q2 2012. This figure is up from €819.8 billion at the end of Q1 2012 and €768.7 billion at the end of Q4 2011. This equates to growth of over 11% for the first half of 2012 and continues a trend evident throughout 2011, where net inflows into Irish domiciled...

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01 Nov
Chapter News, News

Central Bank Issues Consultation Paper on AIFMD

The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has issued Consultation Paper CP 60 (the “Consultation Paper”) in relation to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (the “AIFMD”) and its implementation in Ireland. AIFMD The AIFMD will come into effect on 22 July 2013 and will apply to all alternative investment fund managers. The transposition of the AIFMD into Irish law will be by means of secondary legislation, meaning a statutory instrument which can be expeditiously signed into law by the...

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23 Oct
Chapter News, News

EU Industrial Revolution To Deliver Jobs And Growth

Keeping the "real economy" healthy and at home is vital to economic recovery and growth in Europe. The EU's proposed support for strengthening its industry will foster the necessary investment in new technologies and rebuild a climate of confidence and entrepreneurship. Currently, industry accounts for about 16 percent of EU GDP-the goal is 20 percent by 2020. To read more click here. On this page: Industrial revolution brings industry back to Europe Industry Communication - Lack of confidence triggers lack of investment 2012 Report on...

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18 Oct
Chapter News, New York Related News, News

Mayor Bloomberg And Economic Development Corporation Launch Competition To Promote 3-D Printing And Innovative Manufacturing As Shapeways Opens New York City Facility

Six New York City-Based Inventors Will Win Opportunity to Prototype New Products While Receiving Studio Space from Sponsor NYDesigns and Mentorship from Industry Leaders Shapeways, Adafruit Industries, and Honeybee Robotics. Shapeways’ New 25,000-Square-Foot Factory of the Future Can Print as Many as 5 Million Products a Year; Company Moved Facility from the Netherlands. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City Economic Development Corporation Seth W. Pinsky today announced the launch of “New York’s Next Top Makers,” a competition to promote...

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16 Oct
Member News, News

Pepper Hamilton Client Alert: Déjà Vu All Over Again: FINRA to Focus on Conflicts of Interest Regarding the Sale of Complex Financial Products in the Wake of the Financial Crisis

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has announced it will be looking closely at potential conflicts of interest and financial incentives tied to the sales of complex financial products by major brokerages. The regulator also is looking at conflicts and incentives at broker-dealers that develop and sell certain complex products. FINRA has already commenced a sweep of firms to review how they identify and manage these conflicts of interest. As noted in a recent Wall Street Journal column, these initiatives...

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16 Oct
Chapter News, New York Related News, News

New York City Economic Development Corporation Accepting Nominations for Third Class of “NYC Venture Fellows”

Prestigious Year-Long Fellowship Program, Created in Partnership with Fordham University, Connects Entrepreneurs from Around the World with Mentors from Leading Companies. Previous Fellows Include Prominent NYC Start-Up Companies Foursquare, Etsy, and Warby Parker. New York City, October 11, 2012 – New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced that nominations are open for the third class of NYC Venture Fellows, a year-long fellowship program to establish the next generation of global entrepreneurs in New York City. Originally established in 2010 by...

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