15 Jul
Chapter News, New York Related News, Trade & TTIP Related

New York State Governor | Taking Action on Tariffs: Governor Hochul Directs New York State Agencies to Report on Cost Increases and Supply Chain Disruptions Caused by Trump’s Tariffs

By September 30, State Agencies Will Compile Data on Effects of Federal Tariffs on New York Consumers, Small Businesses, Farmers, Construction, Tourism and Other Sectors State Officials Will Use Data Across Each Sector To Produce A Statewide Tariff Economic Impact Report by October 31 Read the New Memo to State Agencies To Keep New Yorkers Up-To-Date on Programs Available for Tariffs Impact, Governor Launched Tariff Resource Guide Traducción al español Governor Kathy Hochul today announced actions to assess cost increases and supply chain disruptions caused...

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14 Jul
Member News

IPTI | Property Tax in the News – July 2025

IPTI’s usual monthly newsletter - the “President’s Message” - contains, inter alia, some summarised news articles from around the world. This IPTI publication - “Property Tax in the News” - contains some of the more interesting news articles concerning property taxes in North America and Europe which is where many of our members have a particular interest. Links to these and more, similarly summarised, articles - from North America, Europe and around the globe - can be found in...

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14 Jul
Member News

EIB Group moves forward to strengthen transparency, accountability and workplace well-being

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has been taking decisive steps to strengthen transparency, accountability, and workplace well-being. These include a 14-point Action Plan, launched in July 2024, developed with staff representatives to address priority areas identified through staff surveys. To date, the Group has delivered several concrete measures as part of this change: Appointment of an independent Ombudsperson that will join the EIB Group on 1 October to serve as a neutral resource and support confidential conflict resolution. Completion of...

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14 Jul
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar – Lots of letters, air rates holding steady, it’s worse again in the Red Sea, the final end of the de minimis exemption, and what does supply chain resilience really mean?

President Trump has sent letters to over two dozen countries (so far) warning them of new, higher tariffs that are set to take effect August 1. That is, unless, they secure new trade deals with the US. Many of the new rates are close to what Trump had imposed as part of his “liberation day” tariff rollout in April, which set a 10% baseline for nearly all countries and slapped much higher duties on dozens of individual nations. According to the letters,...

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11 Jul
Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Transatlantic Trade Monitor: Facts You Need Now | Trade shocks, employment and the coming recession

The recession will start on the docks of Los Angeles. It will be a product of a rational response of producers, wholesalers and retailers to the uncertainty created by policymakers. The cost of those policy decisions is a misapplied consumption tax on households and businesses, which will soon cause a premature and unnecessary end to the expansion. Rising inflation, declining real incomes and increasing unemployment will follow. The price of those policies will first be paid at the ports and then...

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11 Jul
Chapter News

ECB | Banks have made good progress in managing climate and nature risks – and must continue

By Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB European banks have made forward strides in managing climate and nature-related risks. But more still needs to be done as we often see that practices are only applied to a subset of relevant exposures, geographic areas and risk categories. To help banks improve further, later this year the ECB will publish an updated set of good practices observed in banks...

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11 Jul
Chapter News

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Consultation with Euro Area

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2025 discussions on common euro area policies with member countries. This year, the consultation also included a discussion of the findings of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) exercise for the euro area. Growth in the euro area is likely to stay moderate over 2025-27. Trade tensions and elevated uncertainty are expected to weigh on activity, despite some boost from higher defense and infrastructure spending. In addition, the geopolitical...

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11 Jul
Member News

Eversheds Sutherland recognized among top 10 law firms globally for M&A deals

Eversheds Sutherland has been recognized as one of the top global law firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the first half of 2025. According to the latest report by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the firm ranked ninth globally for the number of announced and completed deals, reaffirming its position as a leading advisor in the M&A sector. The report highlights Eversheds Sutherland's involvement in 165 announced transactions worth $23.37 billion and 158 completed deals valued at $17.44...

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11 Jul
Member News

Vulcan View: The latest EU developments 7 July – 11 July

Commission President von der Leyen survives no-confidence vote On Monday, July 7, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg regarding ongoing allegations related to the so-called “Pfizergate” controversy, which had prompted a motion of censure from far-right groups. During her remarks, von der Leyen firmly denied the accusations and described them as unfounded and politically motivated, seeking to defend both her integrity and the Commission’s conduct in vaccine procurement. She defended her leadership and vaccine...

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10 Jul
Member News

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) | OBBBA Is Now Law — What the Real Estate Industry Needs to Know

OBBBA introduces permanent tax changes for real estate, enhancing deductions, Opportunity Zones, REIT flexibility, and LIHTC benefits. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law late last week. While OBBBA introduces wide-ranging tax changes for all sectors, the real estate industry faces a distinct set of opportunities and challenges. Below, we explore what these changes mean for owners, developers, and investors — and how to prepare. For a comprehensive overview of the tax provisions in OBBBA, including restoration...

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