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13
Nov
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
To reduce wait times and lines at gas stations throughout New York City, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today signed an emergency order to alternate the days during which drivers may purchase gasoline. All diplomatic and consular vehicles are subject to this order, which establishes the following:
· On even number days, vehicles with license plates ending in an even number or the number “0” can purchase motor fuel.
· On odd number days, vehicles with either: (1)...
08
Nov
The OECD, WTO and UNCTAD have called on G20 governments to step up efforts to resist protectionism in the face of continuing high unemployment and a weak economic recovery.
In their eighth report to the G20, the organisations say that strengthened multilateral co-operation is needed and urge countries to show leadership in keeping markets open.
Readings:
Read the News release.
Read the Report.
Read the Freedom of investment at the OECD.
07
Nov
Leaders of the European Union today congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election as President of the United States of America.
"The United States is a key strategic partner of the European Union and we look forward to continuing the close cooperation established with President Obama over these last four years, to further strengthening our bilateral ties and to jointly addressing global challenges, including in the fields of security and economy," said European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European...
07
Nov
The Deutsche Bundsbank Representative office here in New York made available the speech by Dr. Andreas Dombret Member of the Executive Board, presented November 2 at Columbia University.
06
Nov
Innovation is a key driver of economic growth and jobs. The Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2012, published today, provides a comparative assessment of how European regions perform with regard to innovation. The report covers 190 regions across the European Union, Croatia, Norway and Switzerland.
To read more about the subject click here.
Additional information about the Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2012 click here.
06
Nov
Envision a "wild west" version of cyberspace where crime is rampant, security is breached, and systems go down. The EU is on it-tackling threats to global networks, combating cybercrime, and working with the U.S. to safeguard this vital foundation of the 21st century economy. Learn more in the November 2012 issue of EU Focus.
In this context also see: Cyber-security – a shared responsibility.
01
Nov
The Central Bank of Ireland statistics for Q2 2012 show further growth of Irish investment funds.
Asset levels in Irish funds increased in value to €855.1 billion at the end of Q2 2012. This figure is up from €819.8 billion at the end of Q1 2012 and €768.7 billion at the end of Q4 2011.
This equates to growth of over 11% for the first half of 2012 and continues a trend evident throughout 2011, where net inflows into Irish domiciled...
01
Nov
The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has issued Consultation Paper CP 60 (the “Consultation Paper”) in relation to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (the “AIFMD”) and its implementation in Ireland.
AIFMD
The AIFMD will come into effect on 22 July 2013 and will apply to all alternative investment fund managers. The transposition of the AIFMD into Irish law will be by means of secondary legislation, meaning a statutory instrument which can be expeditiously signed into law by the...
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