01 Oct
Member News

CMS European M&A Outlook 2015

Executives cautious as M&A deal value rises but the number of deals decreases • Deal value has risen by 17% for the first half of the year while the volume of deals for the first half of 2015 dropped by 14% compared to last year • European M&A market remains attractive to foreign acquirers • Respondents believe private equity is now the most available source of financing • The TMC sector has overtaken Industrials and Chemicals as the most sought after this year M&A...

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01 Oct
Member News

Sweden Customs and Etiquette Brief

KINGDOM OF SWEDEN / KONUNGARIKET SVERIGE -  Country Overview: Location: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak, between Finland and Norway Size: 450,295 sq km Population: 9,747,355 (2014 est.) Capital: Stockholm Exports-commodities: machinery, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron and steel products, chemicals, hydropower Imports-commodities: machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs, clothing Currency: Swedish Kronor (SEK) Ethnic groups: Swedes with Finnish and Sami minorities; foreign and first-generation immigrants: Finns, Yugoslavs, Danes, Norwegians, Greeks, Turks Religion: Lutheran...

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30 Sep
Chapter News

Lagarde Calls for ‘Policy Upgrade’ to Combat Uncertain Global Outlook

Policy makers will need to strengthen policies to address current challenges and help lead the world economy to recovery, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said in a speech at the Council of the Americas. “I am calling on policymakers to make a policy upgrade to address the current challenges,” Lagarde said. Lagarde, speaking ahead of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings that take place October 9-11 in Lima, Peru, stated that the world is at a “difficult and complex juncture.” The prospect of...

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30 Sep
Chapter News

New EU Rules To Promote Investments In Infrastructure Projects

What does the Capital Markets Union have to do with infrastructure in Europe? One of the goals of the Capital Markets Union is to help mobilise capital in Europe and channel it to the infrastructure and long term sustainable projects that Europe needs to create jobs. By amending the rules on how much capital insurance companies need to hold, the Commission is giving them incentives to invest for the long-term in infrastructure. These changes will free up millions of euros...

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30 Sep
Chapter News

Capital Markets Union: an Action Plan to boost business funding and investment financing

The European Commission is launching the Capital Markets Union Action Plan today to help build a true single market for capital across the 28 EU Member States. As part of the Juncker Commission priority to boost jobs, growth and investment across the EU, the Capital Markets Union (CMU), a key pillar of the Investment Plan, aims to tackle investment shortages head-on by increasing and diversifying the funding sources for Europe’s businesses and long-term projects. Also published today are the first...

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30 Sep
Member News

GRANITO goes with GOLFO

GRANITO is pleased to announce its continued support of the Bellisario Foundation, the most important network of female leaders in Italy, at its upcoming event on October 2nd and 3rd in Milan. Hosted at EXPO 2015, the event will focus on women's contribution to scientific research connected with EXPO's leading theme. Under the guidance of its visionary President, the Hon. Lella Golfo, the Bellisario Foundation continues to support and promote professional and entrepreneurial female leaders in influencing and contributing to the world around them. GRANITO welcomes women to join...

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30 Sep
Chapter News

Results of the ECB Euro Money Market Survey 2015

Overall money market turnover in the second quarter of 2015 fell to the level of the same quarter of 2012, with a year-on-year decline of 12% to €69 trillion (compared with a revised 7% year-on-year rise in the 2nd quarter of 2014) Decline especially noticeable in the largest market segment, the secured market, and in the unsecured market The switching of funds into longer maturities on account of value or regulatory considerations contributed to the decline in turnover Perceived deterioration in liquidity...

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29 Sep
Chapter News, Uncategorized

Get ready for the European cybersecurity month and find out ways to use internet in a safer way

The European cybersecurity month, the EU's campaign to promote cybersecurity, is launched today in Brussels. More than 100 events and activities in 25 countries are organised to provide users with advice and to share good practices. Vice-President Ansip, in charge of the Digital Single Market, said: "Trust and security are key components of the Digital Single Market. We cannot get the best out of the opportunities offered by digital tools and online networks if we do not trust them. Raising awareness of the...

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29 Sep
Chapter News

Eurostat: 1 out of every 8 persons in the EU could be 80 or above by 2080

The European Union as a whole is confronted with an ageing population. In 2014, the proportion of persons aged 65 or over reached 18.5% in the EU and it is projected to further increase in the future to almost 30% by 2080. In particular, the proportion of persons aged 80 or over among the total population is expected to more than double, from just over 5% in 2014 to more than 12% by 2080. This demographic trend confronts the EU...

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29 Sep
Member News

September Loss Analysis: Volume Back above $1 Billion, Severity Steady

CMBS loan liquidation volume rose back above $1 billion after lower summertime totals in July and August. In total, $1.02 billion across 70 loans were liquidated with losses in September. The majority of the increase can be attributed to the jump in average loan size to $14.56 million, up from $11.48 and $9.44 million in August and July respectively. Seven loans totaling $55.67 million took 100%+ losses, three of which were relatively small B notes. 1604 Broadway, a $25.70 million retail...

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