09 Apr
Chapter News

Digital Day 2018: EU countries to commit to doing more together on the digital front

Tomorrow the Commission will bring ministers, representatives of EU countries, industry, academia and civil society representatives together to encourage cooperation in artificial intelligence, blockchain, eHealth and innovation. Discussions will focus on how the technological developments will shape the future of Europe and building a strong Digital Single Market with increased investment and digital skills is crucial.  After last year's Digital Day in Rome that triggered successful cooperation in areas such as high-performance computing, connected mobility and the digitisation of industry, the Commission is...

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06 Apr
Member News

How Tax Reform will Impact Construction

By Maureen McGetrick | Partner | BDO | mmcgetrickbdo.com | 212‑885‑8391. Every type of industry is impacted by the passing of the bill known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and the construction industry was not left out of the party.  However, the precise impact will depend upon the structure of the business and the nature of its operations. For construction businesses organized as C corporations, the most significant changes are the reduction in the corporate tax rate, the 100-percent bonus depreciation deduction,...

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06 Apr
Member News

Reform of Corporate and Commercial Law in the Benelux

By Dirk Van Gerven | Arie Van Hoe |  Geert Raaijmakers | Suzanne Rutten | Greet Wilkenhuysen Much will undoubtedly be written about these reforms in the coming months. Our BeNeLux team is pleased to have this opportunity to explain to you the most important points and guiding principles. We will closely follow further developments and will be sure to keep you informed.Luxembourg reformed its company law in 2016. The Netherlands and Belgium are in the process of doing likewise.In recent years, a number of European countries have...

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06 Apr
Member News

European Commission proposes new rules for taxing digital businesses

By: Jian-Cheng Ku,  Shee Boon Law, Ph.D., Sachin Sachdeva The European Commission has released draft proposals outlining its proposed approaches to taxing profits of digital businesses in the European Union.    The Commission's proposed plan, released on March 21, 2018, envisages two approaches: (i) a comprehensive solution, which is intended as a long-term solution in the form of a proposed EU Directive; and (ii) a targeted solution − an interim measure to fill in the gap until a comprehensive solution has been agreed and...

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06 Apr
Member News

The weekly Vulcan View for the 2nd to the 6th of April featuring analysis of the latest EU developments

VULCAN VIEW: KEY EVENTS THIS WEEK: FACEBOOK DATA BREACH Further revelations show up to 87m Facebook users data hit Facebook’s data breach continues to escalate as the company this week admitted that it believes up to 87 millions of its users  may have been affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. These latest figures are a dramatic increase from last week’s initial revelations that up to 50 million Facebook users had their data mined from the data analytics company. Speaking to reporters about the breach,...

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05 Apr
Member News

Bannockburn Global Forex Update: April 2018 FX Outlook

By Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  March saw the USD fall back a little against most currencies, though there were modest gains against the CAD and some of the other more risk positive currencies. Although there was significant monetary policy news with the Fed raising rates and the ECB shifting their stance to be very slightly less dovish, the main market focus in March was on the Trump proposal to introduce tariffs on steel and aluminum and a large selection of Chinese...

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04 Apr
Member News

Next for Europe: Balkan Integration

By Sally A. Painter and Jeremiah J. Baronberg “A Europe, whole free and at peace.” These words, so often repeated, have served as a guiding beacon and vision for a stable and united Europe after centuries of violent conflict and the devastation of World War II. They provide a common understanding of a troubled past that informs the present and, by extension, points to a shared future. Today, with the continent in flux, it is worth remembering that this vision of unity and integration did...

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04 Apr
Member News

Does A Partnership with an Online Influencer Make Sense for Your Brand?

 TrendHunter.com’s latest free monthly report for Toy Association members provides fodder for toy companies to consider whether a partnership with an online influencer makes sense for their brand.  “The report provides a better understanding of how online and social influencers are using their platforms for successful marketing and takes a deep dive into fresh ways influencers are producing content,” said Anne McConnell, senior director of market research & data strategy at The Toy Association.  The following trends are highlighted in the report: Artsy...

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04 Apr
Member News

The Vision Connection to Early Childhood Success

By Kristan Gross | Global Executive Director | Vision Impact Institute Before our children are even born, we’re making the best efforts to set them up for success – from ensuring we take in the proper nourishment for our developing babies to selecting the best doctors for their childhood. In some cases, we already have their futures mapped out before we even know their gender or see their hair color. Yet when those same children go to school, many find themselves at...

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03 Apr
Chapter News

A better deal for consumers: Cheap euro transfers everywhere in the Union and fairer currency conversions

The European Commission is today proposing to make cross-border payments in euro cheaper across the entire EU. Under current rules, there is no difference for euro area residents or businesses if they carry out euro transactions in their own country or with another euro area Member State. Today's proposal aims to extend this benefit to people and businesses in non-euro countries. This will allow all consumers and businesses to fully reap the benefits of the Single Market when they send...

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