25 Aug
Chapter News

Assessing the new phase of unconventional monetary policy at the ECB

Panel remarks prepared by Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President of the ECB, at the Annual Congress of the European Economic Association University of Mannheim, 25 August 2015 It is a great pleasure to participate in this policy panel and to share the stage with such distinguished fellow participants. My plan today is to present some key features of the monetary policy measures recently implemented by the ECB. As you all know, in January this year the ECB launched the most recent addition to...

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24 Aug
Member News

Federal Court Strikes Down STEM OPT Extension Rule but Stays Action Until 2016; USCIS Issues Final Guidance on When to File Amended H-1B Petitions

Federal Court Strikes Down STEM OPT Extension Rule but Stays Action Until 2016 As you are likely aware, F-1 students granted 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) following graduation whose underlying degrees are in the field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) may be eligible for an additional period of 17 months of OPT, thanks to a 2008 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation. That regulation was issued by DHS without first asking the public to comment on...

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24 Aug
Chapter News

CALL TO PARTICIPATE: Consultation on the review of the EU Satellite & Cable Directive – Part EU’s of Digital Agenda

The Commission is consulting on Directive 93/83/EEC of 27 September 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission (Directive) first to gather input for the evaluation process in order to assess the current rules, and, second, to seek views on a possible extension of the Directive in light of market and technological developments, with the objective of contributing to the Digital Single Market Strategy. The survey is...

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21 Aug
Chapter News

EIB adds third benchmark to its EUR Green Bond curve

CAB 2023 complements CAB 2019 and CAB 2026 EUR 10bn CAB issuance testament to EIB’s strategic commitment Highest Sustainability Bond Rating yet assigned by oekom On 20 August 2015, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU Bank owned by the EU Member States, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA (Moody’s / Standard and Poor’s / Fitch), issued a new EUR 600m Climate Awareness Bond (CAB). The issue carries an annual coupon of 0.5%, has a final maturity date of 15 November 2023 and has been priced...

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20 Aug
Chapter News

Tsipras resigns, paving way for snap Greek election

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigned today, hoping to strengthen his hold on power in snap elections after seven months in office in which he fought Greece's creditors for a better bailout deal but had to cave in. Tsipras submitted his resignation to President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and asked for the earliest possible election date. Government officials said the aim was to hold the election on Sept. 20, with Tsipras seeking to quell a rebellion in his leftist Syriza party and seal public...

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20 Aug
Chapter News

Factbox: Greek constitution on snap elections

According to Reuters News Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will hand in his resignation later on Thursday, today, and propose early elections be held on Sept. 20, government officials said. Tsipras was elected only in January but has suffered a rebellion among hard left lawmakers in his Syriza party and had to rely on opposition support to win parliamentary approval for Greece's new 86 billion euro bailout deal. - According to the constitution, if a government resigns within a year of...

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20 Aug
Chapter News

EU Commission signs three-year ESM stability support programme for Greece

20 August 2015 -- The European Commission signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greece for a new stability support programme late on Wednesday. The European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Europe's firewall established in 2012 in response to the global financial crisis, will be able to disburse up to EUR 86 billion in loans over the next three years, provided that Greek authorities implement reforms to address fundamental economic and social challenges, as specified in the MoU. Following months of intense...

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20 Aug
Member News

Adelson Strategies is thrilled to be serving as Ambassador to the Americas for the Agricultural Cold Chain Logistics Committee

Adelson Strategies is thrilled to be serving as Ambassador to the Americas for the Agricultural Cold Chain Logistics Committee ("ACCC") established by the China Communications and Transportation Association based in Shanghai, China. ACCC was formed to boost the Chinese cold chain logistics industry and to promote cooperation between cold chain logistics companies, food importers in China and vegetable, meat and seafood distributors around the world seeking business opportunities in China's growing market. Together, they have co-organized the ACCC 2015 China Import...

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20 Aug
Member News, Uncategorized

Ogletree Deakins Named Immigration Lawfirm of the Year

ATLANTA – August 18, 2015 – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the Immigration Law Firm of the Year - USA by the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2015. The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards recognize the achievements of law firms and individuals who have delivered exceptional results for their clients over the past 12 months – whilst...

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17 Aug
Chapter News

Public Consultation on the Circular Economy

The EU Commission is aiming to present a new, more ambitious circular economy strategy late in 2015, to transform Europe into a more competitive resource-efficient economy, addressing a range of economic sectors, including waste. The strategy will be fully aligned with the priorities of the new Commission. It will comprise a revised legislative proposal on waste and a Communication setting out an action plan on the circular economy for the rest of this Commission’s term of office. The action...

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