02 Feb
Chapter News

NYCEDC Time Capsule 2016

For the last half-century, NYCEDC has been working to make our city stronger. We were proud to have celebrated our fiftieth anniversary in 2016, a year marked by ambitious projects and initiatives that are creating jobs and economic growth across all five boroughs. Explore our most memorable highlights and significant milestones from 2016, and join us over the next year as we continue to work toward a more prosperous, equitable, and beautiful city. Click here to explore the NYCEDC time...

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02 Feb
Member News

ING 2016 underlying net profit EUR 4,976 million; FY 2016 dividend of EUR 0.66 per ordinary share

ING records robust commercial growth in 2016 while achieving a number one NPS score in 7 of 13 retail markets · ING gained over 1.4 million new retail customers and grew primary relationships by 8.1% to 9.7 million · Business growth was robust in 2016 with EUR 34.8 billion net core lending growth and EUR 28.5 billion net customer deposit inflow   ING Bank full-year 2016 underlying net profit of EUR 4,976 million, up 17.9% from full-year 2015 · Strong full-year 2016 results reflect robust commercial growth...

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02 Feb
Member News

Forward Movement in January 2017 Visa Bulletin Could Be Offset by Increased Demand

Perhaps in response to the recent presidential election, the demand for immigrant visas has noticeably surged across most employment-based immigrant visa preference categories. While the final action dates for most preference categories have moved forward, meaning additional numbers of foreign nationals may proceed with applications for immigrant visa processing or adjustment of status, Charles Oppenheim, the Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division at the U.S. Department of State (DOS), forecasts that additional final action cutoff dates are...

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01 Feb
Member News

February FX Outlook – Trumponomics the Focus

 The FX market continues to wait for more information on the Trump presidency before settling on a direction for the USD. The USD weakened though much of January as the market squared up some long USD positions established on the basis of an expectation of expansionary economic policies from Trump, as political concerns and lack of clarity on the economic agenda clouded the outlook. However, the Fed still seems intent on tightening again by the middle of the year...

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01 Feb
Member News

GRANITO and All Rights Deserved

GRANITO is pleased to announce a new set of services relating to trademark, copyright and patent protection. GRANITO believes that the protection of intellectual property rights goes hand in hand with the development of a company's business strategy. GRANITO's recent publication "World Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies" (edited by Thomson Reuters in Nov 2016) showcases GRANITO's experience in the arena. GRANITO welcomes those wishing to reserve the rights that they deserve to grow globally with them in 2017. Compliments of Granito - a...

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01 Feb
Chapter News

European Union Visitors Program: Calling Young Leaders!

Americans with a career-related interest in the European Union are invited to apply for the 2018 European Union Visitors Program (EUVP). U.S. government officials (local, state and federal), journalists, academics, and representatives of non-profit and non-governmental organizations are eligible to participate. Participants should be between 30 to 40 years old and have career-related interests in the European Union. The EUVP contributes to deepening ties between the European Union and the rest of the world. The program provides promising young professionals...

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01 Feb
Chapter News

Europe’s energy transition is well underway

The Second Report on the State of the Energy Union shows that the modernisation of the European Union economy and the transition to a low-carbon era are happening. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and renewable energy, Europe is on track to reach its 2020 targets. To further drive this process, the Commission today is announcing a new Energy Union tour. In line with its commitment to report annually on the state of the Energy Union, the European Commission...

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01 Feb
Chapter News

Statement by Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica: Women’s rights and empowerment are key for sustainable development

The European Commission's international cooperation and development policy will continue to play a leading role in ensuring women's access to health and family planning services. Gender equality is a global priority. The European Commission supports this actively, in particular through the Gender Action Plan and EU external action. World-wide, around 225 million women are in need of modern contraception. More than 300,000 women die each year from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes, 99% of them in developing countries. Ensuring women's access to...

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01 Feb
Member News

Immigration Travel Advisory

On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending entry to the United States of foreign nationals from the following countries for a period of at least 90 days: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen (“affected countries”). U.S. ports of entry began enforcing the executive order immediately. As such, many travelers becamesubject to this executive order while they were in transit to the United States. Upon arrival, these travelers were detained for possible deportation from...

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30 Jan
Member News

HOW TO AVOID BAD PRESS

Don’t be fooled by the press – they’re not invincible There is a common misconception carefully fostered by the media – especially the press – that there is nothing that you can do when it hits you with misleading and damaging material. This kind of story can be generated by a business rival, a disgruntled employee, or merely the jaundiced imagination of a journalist. Bad press sells newspapers which want to trade the reputation of your brand or corporation, or...

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