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Review: Jack Schwager’s Market Wizards from an Alternative Data Perspective

Jack Schwager’s interviews with top traders highlights their decision-making processes - but how could RavenPack data have added value, if any? Market Wizards is considered a set text for anyone who wants to be a financial trader. Written by a futures analyst, Jack Schwager, it is comprised of 16 interviews with some of the world’s most successful traders, including Richard Dennis (of ‘turtle trader’ fame), Paul Tudor Jones, and Ed Seykota. The book’s value rests on its unique access to the...

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Brexit News, Chapter News

EU-UK future relations: crucial to ensure EU leverage and unity

Statement by David McAllister, Chair of Parliament’s UK Coordination Group, following the start of EU-UK negotiations on a future partnership on Monday 2 March. “With negotiations kicking off today, we are entering into a crucial phase that will set the tone for the future EU-UK relationship. The European Union is united; mutual trust and respect should prevail to ensure the best possible outcome for both parties. EU negotiator Michel Barnier and his team can count on the European Parliament's full...

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EU Parliament President Charles Michel on the international role of the Euro

Keynote speech by President Charles Michel at the Centre for European Policy Studies Thank you for the warm welcome. It’s a special pleasure to be here with you this afternoon and I am delighted that it has been possible for this event to go ahead. I have full confidence in the Belgian authorities in this kind of situation. CEPS is doing great work, work which is above all very helpful in the efforts to regularly let fresh air into the world...

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Vulcan Insight: Analysis of the Latest EU Developments

Tensions in Brussels as Brexit negotiations commence The first round of talks on the future relationship between the UK and the EU began formally in Brussels this week, with UK chief Brexit negotiator David Frost meeting with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier on Monday. The European Commission and the UK government have agreed on a relatively intensive calendar of negotiations over the coming months, with talks taking place every two to three weeks, alternating the location between Brussels and London....

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Reavis Page Jump Welcomes Elizabeth V. Stork as Associate

RPJ Associate Elizabeth V. Stork practices in the fields of employment and labor, litigation, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution. Ms. Stork has represented clients in matters involving employment counseling, labor issues, misclassification and other wage and hour claims, with particular expertise in class actions. She is a member of the firm's best practices training team, assisting our clients in matters involving employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and providing advice to companies and individuals concerning employment and separation agreements, handbooks and other employment materials. We...

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EU and California, Partners in Addressing Major Transformations and Societal Challenges

On 25-27 February 2020, EU Ambassador to the U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis visited northern California. Upon his arrival to San Francisco, Ambassador Lambrinidis was greeted by European Consuls General at the German Residence -- German Consul General Hans-Ulrich Südbeck currently serves as EU Local Chair. There are now twelve European Consulates in San Francisco since the opening of an Estonian Consulate a few weeks ago.  Ambassador Lambrinidis was then received by Governor Gavin Newsom in Sacramento. During their meeting, they discussed the close...

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Parties Should Appeal ACM Decisions Even if They are Not Fined

The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has held that a parent company may have an interest in bringing proceedings against a decision by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) even if the company is not a direct addressee of that decision (decision of 18 February 2020 in case ECLI:NL:CBB:2020:91). The CBb confirmed its earlier case law that, even if the ACM does not impose a fine, a party may still have an interest in appealing this decision...

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Brexit VAT Complexities

The Withdrawal Agreement Bill has progressed through the UK Parliament legislative process, resulting in the UK leaving the EU as of January 31, 2020 and entering the Transition Period. During the Transition Period, the UK will continue to follow EU rules, which effectively means that the UK remains within the Single Market and Customs Union until December 31, 2020. Businesses can, therefore, expect no immediate changes to occur to their VAT and customs processes when trading in and with the...

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Loyens & Loeff Belgium Strengthens its Banking & Finance Practice with the Appointment of Vanessa Marquette as New Partner

Vanessa Marquette has joined Loyens & Loeff in Belgium since 2 March 2020 as new partner. She is appointed as third partner of the Banking & Finance practice group of the Brussels office, next to Marc Vermylen and Koen Panis, where she will further develop our Financial Regulatory footprint in Belgium. Vanessa is recognized for her expertise in Banking & Finance with a focus on international finance law, regulated financial services, banking litigation and sustainable finance. She assists regulated entities such as financial institutions, payment services...

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European Commission Launches Global Coalition for Biodiversity

On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication campaign, the Commission is calling for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity. Ahead of the crucial CoP 15 meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in October 2020, the Commission is turning to all national parks, aquariums, botanic gardens, zoos, science and natural history museums to join forces and boost public awareness about the...

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