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The Euro Area : Staying the Course through Uncertainties

Banque de France Symposium & 34th SUERF Colloquium | On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the euro | The Euro Area: Staying the Course through Uncertainties | 28 March 2019 Introductory remarks by François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Paris. This is not only the 34th SUERF Colloquium but also the 10th Banque de France International Symposium. It is also Marc-Olivier’s last symposium and I would like to warmly...

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Speech by Michel Barnier European Chief Negotiator for Brexit at the EPC Breakfast

Brussels, 1 April 2019 Good morning ladies and gentlemen, You have entitled this breakfast discussion “deal or no deal? The state of play of Brexit”. Let’s not forget that we already have an agreement! It was concluded by Theresa May and the European Council on 25 November last year, both on the terms of the withdrawal and on the framework for the future relationship. The EU put a lot of effort into concluding that agreement. We have been respectful of the UK’s choices. We tried to...

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EU financial regulators highlight risks of a no-deal Brexit and asset price volatility

The European Union's (EU) banking, insurance, pensions and securities sectors continue to face a range of risks, the latest report on "Risks and Vulnerabilities in the EU Financial System" published today by the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) shows. The 2019 Spring ESAs' report highlights the following risks as potential sources of instability: Uncertainties around the terms of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. Further repricing of risk premia and asset price volatility, which could be...

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Legance, Law Firm of the Year in Italy

Legance, a member of the EACCNY, has been named Law Firm of the Year in Italy. The award has been assigned by The Lawyer since the judges noted the firm’s “strong financials” and “collaborative ethos”. The motivation is: ‘In a decade this firm has risen to be a member of the elite inner circle at the top of the Italian legal profession. It has been a year of continued impressive progress.’ Moreover, during the awards, Legance has been ranked at...

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Statement by the European Commission on the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons

Statement by the European Commission. March 29, 2019 The Commission regrets the negative vote in the House of Commons today. As per the European Council (Article 50) decision on 22 March, the period provided for in Article 50(3) is extended to 12 April. It will be for the UK to indicate the way forward before that date, for consideration by the European Council. A “no-deal” scenario on 12 April is now a likely scenario. The EU has been preparing for this...

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The Weekly Vulcan View For March 25th – March 29th 2019 Featuring Analysis Of The Latest EU Developments

Key Events This Week: Parliament fails to truly take back control This week the House of Commons voted to endorse an amendment by senior Conservative MP Sir Oliver Letwin which resulted in parliament taking control of the order paper. With the Government effectively losing control over its ability to set its own business, MPs moved on Wednesday to vote on a range of proposals aimed at breaking the impasse in the Brexit process. However, all 8 indicative votes including a proposal...

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Digital Planning Podcast: What Are Digital Assets?

The Digital Planning Podcast is designed to educate individuals about all things digital in connection with estate planning, business planning and estate administration.   Your hosts, attorneys Jennifer Zegel of Kleinbard LLC, Ross Bruchof EstateGenie, and Justin Brown of Pepper Hamilton, will guide you through the digital world and aim to keep you informed of developments and updates in this ever-changing space. In our introduction episode, Jen, Ross and Justin discuss the creation and purpose of the Digital Planning Podcast.   And in our first episode, Jen sets the scene...

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5 HR aspects to consider when expanding operations to Europe

Doing business in the world’s largest single market area simply makes sense. But foreign companies need to be prepared for Europe’s varied HR rules and regulations. There’s a lot to gain from establishing operations in Europe, particularly the European Union, with its reduced trade barriers, lower business costs and increased efficiency as you sell your goods and services to a 500 million-consumer market. But the EU’s lack of border bureaucracy and harmonisation of company law doesn’t extend to all aspects...

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Parliament seals ban on throwaway plastics by 2021

On Wednesday, Parliament approved a new law banning single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds sticks. 560 MEPs voted in favour of the agreement with EU ministers, 35 against and 28 abstained. The following products will be banned in the EU by 2021: Single-use plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons and chopsticks) Single-use plastic plates Plastic straws Cotton bud sticks made of plastic Plastic balloon sticks Oxo-degradable plastics and food containers and expanded polystyrene cups New recycling target and...

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How Might a New Way Forward be Uncovered, if the Existing Deal is not Accepted?

by John Bruton Avoiding a No Deal Brexit is going to require a radical change in the way the House of Commons makes decisions. Now that the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated with the EU has been rejected twice by the House of Commons, MPs must now turn to discovering what alternative approach might find find actually support. Only then can to UK engage meaningfully with the EU. This process must be completed by 10 April, the date of a possible special meeting of...

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