19 Sep
Member News, News

Atlantic City’s “Pier” Bids Fall Below Appraised Value

Some people go to Atlantic City with a fistful of quarters and dreams of instant wealth. Others go down there apparently with a fistful of quarters hoping to come home with the Pier at Caesars. According to September special servicer commentary, recent bids have come in below the latest appraised value of $5.5 million. Nonetheless, the special servicer is still reviewing those offers and is in discussions with potential buyers. The property backs an $80.5 million Pier at Caesars loan that represents 11.3% of MSC...

Read more

19 Sep
Chapter News, New York Related News, News

Update on W2NYC Challenge

A number of exciting updates this week, including the announcement of the W2NYC companies! •  The delegates!: The NYCEDC has confirmed a diverse mix of 15 companies from the transportation, smart infrastructure, and energy sectors, hailing from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Arizona, Florida, Massachusetts, and Michigan).  For full list call 212 808 2707. •  W2NYC events: Registration for the following events is now open.  Please RSVP as soon as...

Read more

18 Sep
Member News, News

Private Investigators & Company Directors Under the Data Protection Spotlight

Private investigators are facing increased scrutiny over their compliance with data protection rules. In recent months, the Irish courts have seen two criminal prosecutions concerning private investigators.  Following a prosecution in June when a private investigator was charged with over 70 data protection offences, a separate private investigation company and two of its directors now face 23 charges. Considering two prosecutions have been brought in recent months, this may be an area of increasing focus for the Data Protection Commissioner...

Read more

18 Sep
Member News, News

We are pleased to announce that Capita Asset Services has acquired Throgmorton UK Limited.

One of Throgmorton's main focuses is the alternative investment management sector, and you will be aware that Capita Asset Services was recently granted an AIFM licence allowing us to provide independent AIFM services to both EU and non-EU funds in the alternative investment market to ensure they are compliant. The acquisition complements our AIFM service and strengthens our specialist in-house professional services teams. Throgmorton is one of the UK's largest specialist accountancy and back office service providers to the financial services...

Read more

17 Sep
Member News, News

Granito and the EU Business Forum in 2015

GRANITO, a member of the EACCNY, is pleased to announce they have been selected to be the local co-organizer for the 2015 annual EBN (European BIC Network) forum with over 250 global Business and Innovation Centers and organizations active in supporting growth and development of entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs under the umbrella of the European Community. The EBN XXIV Annual Congress will be held at the end of May, complimenting the simultaneous "EXPO Milano 2015".  It is anticipated there will...

Read more

17 Sep
Member News, News

Simon Spin-Off to Buy Glimcher

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Washington Prime Group--a REIT spun-off from Simon Property Group--has reached an agreement to buy Glimcher Realty. The purchase price is said to be just over $2 billion. As part of the deal, Simon agreed to buy two properties from Glimcher for $1.09 million: the University Park Village mall in Forth Worth, Texas and the Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The latter property has a sizable footprint in CMBS 3.0. The mall carries $350...

Read more

16 Sep
Chapter News, News

European Parliament ratifies EU-Ukraine Association Agreement

The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Ukraine Association agreement, which includes a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), on Tuesday in Strasbourg. At the same time, the Agreement was also ratified by the Ukrainian Parliament in Kiev. The deal will establish a deep political association and economic integration between the EU and Ukraine and provide for mutual free market access. MEPs backed the agreement with 535 votes in favour, 127 against and 35 abstentions. "Through this ratification, Ukraine's...

Read more

16 Sep
Chapter News, News

EU Science and Technology Flagships pick up steam – final inclusive structure announced

The European Commission published today a report on its ambitious science and technology Flagships. The report draws the lessons from setting up the first two such Flagships, Graphene and the Human Brain Project, each representing an investment of EUR 1 billion. It also sets out the future working arrangements for the two Flagships underway. European Commission Vice President @NeelieKroesEU said: "The Human Brain Project and the Graphene Flagships have the potential to revolutionise science, boost industry and improve peoples’ lives...

Read more

16 Sep
Chapter News, New York Related News, News

Mayor De Blasio Appoints Penny Abeywardena As Mayor’s Office For International Affairs Commissioner

NEW YORK, September 16, 2014 — Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of Penny Abeywardena as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs. Abeywardena, Director of Girls and Women Integration at the Clinton Global Initiative—a non-partisan organization that convenes global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems—brings a wealth of experience in strategic relations and first-hand knowledge of international affairs to this position. As the head of the Mayor’s Office for International...

Read more

16 Sep
Member News, News

Cap-Subject H-1Bs Will Be Effective October 1st, 2014

On October 1, 2014, FY 2015 H-1B cap-subject visa petitions will be valid. Individuals in possession of valid H-1B petitions must take appropriate action to demonstrate work authorization for the petitioning employer. For certain individuals, demonstrating H-1B status can be as straightforward as completing an I-9 form. For example, if the following requirements are met: 1) an H-1B “Change of Status” petition was approved; 2) they will be physically present in the United States on October 1, 2014; and 3)...

Read more

«‹922923924925926›»