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International law firm Taylor Wessing announced global revenues increase
July 8th, 2016
International law firm Taylor Wessing has today announced a 4.4% increase in UK revenues to £126.6m. Global revenues have also increased to £254.5m at constant exchange rates. In addition, the firm has reported an increase in UK PEP, up from ...
BaFin establishes a reporting platform for whistleblowers
July 8th, 2016
With effect from 2 July 2016, BaFin has established a central contact point for so-called “whistleblowers”. Whistleblowers may use this contact to report violations of supervisory provisions. Anonymity of whistleblowers will be a top priority for BaFin. Whistleblowers play an important role ...
Could Berlin Steal London’s FinTech Capital Throne?
July 8th, 2016
As the Brexit fallout continues, it looks as though Berlin may be stepping up to replace London as Europe’s top FinTech capital. With the U.K. making its monumental decision to exit the European Union last week, The Financial Times reported today (July 7) that Germany ...
Europe pauses for breath ahead of US jobs data
July 8th, 2016
European stocks are expected to open lower on Friday as markets pause ahead of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data on Friday that will give a clear indication on the state of the U.S. economy. The London FTSE index is called to open ...
10 questions about Brexit’s impact on the auto industry
July 7th, 2016
The shock waves from the U.K.’s historic vote to leave the EU are about to hit the global auto industry. Analysts predict that falling sales and rising costs are the most likely outcomes for automakers as Europe’s second-largest car ...
U.S. Stocks Advance Amid Drug-Maker Rally as Caution Subsides
July 7th, 2016
Fed minutes show heightened uncertainty on job data, U.K. vote Banks, commodity shares rise after erasing early losses U.S. stocks advanced, led by gains among drug companies, as cautious sentiment eased amid speculation the American economy can weather the ...
Global stocks slide, bonds surge as Brexit fears resurface
July 6th, 2016
Asian share markets turned tail on Wednesday as fears over instability in the European Union returned with a vengeance, sending the pound to three-decade lows and hammering risky assets of all stripes. In frantic trading reminiscent of the fateful ...
International law firm Pinsent Masons achieved 5.5% revenue growth
July 5th, 2016
The firm achieved global turnover of £382.3m, and increased profit per equity partner to £550k. This represents 5.5% revenue growth on the previous year and cumulative revenue growth of almost a fifth over the past three years. The Advanced ...
Fitch: These are the EU countries most affected by Brexit
July 4th, 2016
Fitch outlines EU countries most hurt by Brexit The Fitch international rating agency has compiled a list of EU countries that will be most affected by Britain’s exit from the European Union. Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Malta, Cyprus and ...
Brexit isn’t the most serious threat to the EU — the euro is
July 4th, 2016
Brexit isn’t the most serious threat to the EU — the euro is One surprising thing about Britain’s vote to leave the EU is that Britain’s economy has been doing better than a lot of European countries. Unemployment in ...
