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19
Jul
The CSSF has published on 15 July 2019 two press releases concerning mandatory notifications for UK firms as well as for UCIs and their managers in the context of Brexit.
1.Mandatory CSSF notification for UK firms in the context of Brexit
On 15 July 2019, the CSSF issued a press release 19/33 regarding mandatory notification requirements applying to UK firms in the context of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
The CSSF reminds that firms that are currently...
18
Jul
By Marc Meyers, Partner | Loyens & Loeff
The CSSF issued two press releases reminding firms authorised in the United Kingdom as well as undertakings for collective investment (UCIs) and/or their managers established in the United Kingdom of the consequences of a hard Brexit and requiring them to notify the CSSF and/or apply for appropriate authorisation if they intend to continue their activities in Luxembourg after a hard Brexit.
UK financial services firms as well as UCIs and/or their managers...
17
Jul
By John Bruton, former Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach)
The fact that Dail Eireann voted yesterday to reject an EU Trade and Investment deal with Mercosur, that took 20 years to negotiate, and that few members could have read, shows that Irish politics is not immune to the Brexit disease that has infected British politics.
This disease consists in thinking that there is no need to make concessions in international relations and that, instead, one “can have it all”, without paying any price.
This delusion...
12
Jul
Vulcan Insight - Analysis of the latest EU Developments - 8 July - 12 July 2019
Key Events This Week
Von der Leyen charm offensive begins in earnest
European Commission President nominee Ursula von der Leyen continued her charm offensive in Brussels this week. The German nominee must impress the European Parliament Political Groups to make her way to the 13th floor of the Berlaymont. MEPs posed questions related to Brexit, climate change, rule of law and the institutional structures of the EU during the...
25
Jun
The European Council adopted the EU's strategic agenda for 2019-2024. Leaders also focused on climate, disinformation, the long-term EU budget, and external relations, including Russia and Turkey.
On the matter of appointments for the EU's top jobs, they decided to continue their talks at another meeting on 30 June 2019.
European Council conclusions, 20 June 2019
Remarks of President Tusk after the European Council on 20 June 2019
Remarks of President Donald Tusk after the Euro summit, 21 June 2019
On 21 June 2019 EU27 leaders...
21
Jun
Key Events This Week
Can Boris be hunted?
After five rounds of voting, multiple hustings and two televised tv debates, Conservative MPs have chosen Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt as the two candidates who will go before party members in a bid to become the new Leader and most likely, the next Prime Minister. The elimination of International Development Secretary Rory Stewart and Home Secretary Sajid Javid gave Jeremy Hunt a much-needed boost over Michael Gove with the Environment Secretary bowing...
19
Jun
By Gregor Schmidt, Regional Leader - Europe | RSM
The UK’s imminent departure from the EU brings with it a host of questions: will new trade tariffs hinder supply chains? How far will the UK’s regulatory framework diverge from the EU? Will the UK’s tax regime change significantly? How much will currency volatility impact top lines?
Globally-ambitious European businesses are having to navigate these questions during an ever-changing Brexit process defined by uncertainty at every stage. It is a difficult task...
12
Jun
12 June 2019 - Press Release
Ahead of the June European Council (Article 50), the European Commission has today taken stock – in its fifth Brexit Preparedness Communication – of the European Union's Brexit preparedness and contingency measures, particularly in light of the decision taken on 11 April by the European Council (Article 50), at the request of and in agreement with the United Kingdom, to extend the Article 50 period to 31 October 2019.
In light of the continued uncertainty...
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