18 Feb
Chapter News

ECB | Annual accounts 2020

The annual accounts of the ECB reflect the financial position and the results of the ECB’s operations at year-end. They comprise the management report, the financial statements (i.e. the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes), the independent auditor’s report and the note on profit distribution/allocation of losses. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the accounting policies laid down in the relevant legislation and are specific to the European System of...

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17 Feb
Chapter News, COVID-19 News

EU Commission welcomes European Parliament’s approval of Recovery and Resilience Facility

Our ‘Next Generation EU’ recovery plan is about more than just money. It’s a very strong message of solidarity and of trust in the European Union. Now it’s time to deliver! The Recovery and Resilience Facility – a key part of our recovery plan – is on its way to becoming a reality after today’s signature. This will play a crucial role in helping Europe overcome the economic and social impact of the pandemic and will help us to secure the...

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17 Feb
Member News

ACG Resources | A Guide To Making Better Management Decisions

One of the potentially frightening things about being a manager is the need to make decisions; many, many decisions. This is typically more of a problem for new managers than it is for experienced managers, but it would not hurt either type of manager to brush up on how to make better management decisions. The rest of this article will mainly focus on “bigger” management decisions, or those that happen less frequently and are more likely to have a...

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17 Feb
Chapter News, COVID-19 News

Coronavirus: preparing Europe for the increased threat of variants

Today, the Commission is proposing immediate action to prepare Europe for the increased threat of coronavirus variants. The new European bio-defence preparedness plan against COVID-19 variants called “HERA Incubator” will work with researchers, biotech companies, manufacturers and public authorities in the EU and globally to detect new variants, provide incentives to develop new and adapted vaccines, speed up the approval process for these vaccines, and ensure scaling up of manufacturing capacities. Taking action now is important as new variants continue to emerge and...

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17 Feb
Chapter News

EUIPO | No more fax, no more CDs, no more attachments

Improved technology heralds a new era in EUIPO communications From 1 March 2021, a number of important changes will affect the way the EUIPO communicates with customers. The changes are reflected in two key decisions recently adopted by the Executive Director of the EUIPO. 100% eComm No more fax: as fax communications prove less and less reliable the EUIPO has discontinued its fax service as a means of communication in EUIPO procedures. Fully eComm: the EUIPO’s secure e-communications platform will be...

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17 Feb
COVID-19 News, Member News

CLA | COVID-19 Debt Relief, Without a Tax “Bite” Later

Key insights Debt cancelation amounts are generally included in gross income. This may come as a surprise to unsuspecting borrowers. Fortunately, Congress has provided some exceptions and special provisions to address taxpayer concerns with COVID-related debt relief. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (CAA 2021), Congress provided both financial assistance and tax relief. The massive year-end package ― including tax provisions which effectively told Treasury Department and IRS to give debtors a break — is welcome relief to many individuals and organizations. Unfortunately for...

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17 Feb
Member News

FTI Consulting | Don’t Get Hung Up on Digital When Transforming Your Company

What if the key for businesses and brands looking to improve performance in an increasingly digital world isn’t digital transformation? At a time when so much of the interaction between businesses and their customers is moving towards digital channels and tools, many organizations are feeling the pressure to engage in “digital first” strategies to drive performance, optimize operations and protect revenues. These efforts — often characterized as a digital transformation or digital journey — are intensely focused on the addition...

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17 Feb
Chapter News

IMF | Why Climate Change Vulnerability Is Bad for Sovereign Credit Ratings

Climate change has made the world a riskier place. The destruction wrought by heatwaves, droughts, hurricanes, and coastal flooding doesn’t stop with the toll on human lives and livelihoods—it can also have deep consequences for a country’s finances. Recent IMF staff research has found that a country’s vulnerability or resilience to climate change can have a direct effect on its creditworthiness, its costs of borrowing, and, ultimately, the likelihood it might default on its sovereign debt. 'Financial risks created by climate change are felt...

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16 Feb
Member News

Houthoff | The Digital Services Act & the Digital Markets Act

Recently, the European Commission announced two new regulations, known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These regulations aim to set new rules governing the digital market in the European Union. According to the European Commission, the DSA is required to safeguard a digital space that respects Internet users' fundamental rights when using digital services. Furthermore, the legislators seek to establish a level playing field allowing further innovation, growth, and competitiveness in the digital sector. While the DSA introduces...

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16 Feb
Member News

IPTI | Update on U.S. & European Property Tax Issues: February 2021

The EACC, in partnership with the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI), wants to keep its members up to date with the latest developments in property taxes in the USA and Europe. IPTI has put together a selection of brief reports from articles contained in IPTI Xtracts which can be found on its website (www.ipti.org). UNITED STATES New York: De Blasio to revive property tax reform At a state Senate hearing, de Blasio committed to restarting hearings on fixing the oft-derided system and...

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