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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 ...
Bank of England published Financial Stability Report
July 5th, 2016
It is the statutory responsibility of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) to identify, monitor and take action to remove or reduce systemic risks, with a view to protecting and enhancing the resilience of the UK financial system. By fulfilling ...
Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the cash rate unchanged
July 5th, 2016
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent. The global economy is continuing to grow, at a lower than average pace. Several advanced economies have recorded improved conditions over the ...
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 ...
Possible Consequences of Brexit on the FinTech Industry
June 29th, 2016
Financial Technology (FinTech) is an economic ecosystem or industry consisting of companies, mainly startups, that employ technology in an innovative way in order to improve the way that financial services operate, e.g. payments and transfers, auditing, contracts, policy enforcement, ...
Global law firm Baker & McKenzie announced 85 partnership promotions
June 29th, 2016
Combining this year’s promotions and new lateral talent, the Firm added 150 partners. Premier global law firm Baker & McKenzie announces election of 85 new partners. This latest investment in the Firm’s expertise grows the total number of partners ...
12 Tips For Claiming Summer Camp Expenses On Your Taxes
June 28th, 2016
My daughter is braving the summer heat in goalie pads today at field hockey camp. It was an early morning, loading equipment into the car and getting to registration on time but we know this drill by now. You ...
Brexit Aftermath: First Thing We Do, Hire All the Lawyers
June 28th, 2016
The U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union means years of uncertainty for bankers and investors—and years of extra work for lawyers. Members of the bar and their colleagues at accounting and consulting firms are shaping up as the ...
Law firms seeing Brexit as an opportunity for more work coming
June 27th, 2016
As companies worldwide digest the news of what Britain’s exit from the European Union means for their business, lawyers are positioning themselves to dole out quick advice—and fill their coffers while doing so. Already, U.S. law firms with an ...
Multinational law firm expands across Italy with four new offices and 21 partners
June 23rd, 2016
Tie-up sees firm gain four new offices and 21 partners across Milan, Rome, Venice and Turin. European law firm Fieldfisher has agreed a merger with Italian law firm Studio Associato Servizi Professionali Integrati (SASPI). The merger, structured as a ...