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New York and London are world’s toughest legal markets, says Cooley
June 15th, 2015
The ‘jaundiced eye’ through which UK lawyers view the US law practices in London is one of the main factors contributing to the difficulties facing US law firms there, according to Joe Conroy, Cooley’s chief executive officer. Speaking five ...
Deloitte ranked as the No. 1 global consulting organization for the 5th consecutive year
June 15th, 2015
For the fifth consecutive year, Gartner has ranked Deloitte member firms (Deloitte) as the number one global consulting organization based on 2014 market share revenue in their report Market Share Analysis: Consulting Services Worldwide, 2014. Gartner defines Consulting as Business ...
Greece Enters Fateful Week as Talks End Fruitlessly
June 15th, 2015
Greece enters what could be a defining week after last-ditch negotiations between representatives of the Greek government and its creditors collapsed on Sunday. The euro dropped as the European Commission said the talks in Brussels had broken up after ...
Baker Tilly renamed RSM as firms adopt global brand
June 12th, 2015
One of the UK’s largest accounting practices is to change its name as part of major image shake-up at the international network it joined last year. Baker Tilly, the UK’s seventh-largest firm, will become RSM after its global accounting network ...
Brussels talks halted as pressure on Greece mounts
June 12th, 2015
The International Monetary Fund has withdrawn its delegation from negotiations in Brussels aimed at breaking an impasse and unlocking crucial loans, citing significant differences with the Greek side following another round of talks between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, German ...
Asian shares drift higher, dollar keeps gains
June 12th, 2015
Asia share markets made guarded gains on Friday and the dollar held firm in the wake of reassuringly upbeat U.S. retail data, though the mood was cautious as Greek debt talks took yet another confusing turn. Activity was sparse ...
Fast Facts about the Debt Crisis in European Countries
June 11th, 2015
Here’s a look at the European Debt Crisis which has affected the countries of Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Cyprus: July 11, 2011 – A munitions explosion at a naval base kills 13 people and destroys the ...
EU says time for Greek ‘happy ending’
June 11th, 2015
EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici has said a Greek debt deal is close but needs a “happy ending”, as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pushes for an agreement in Brussels. After a late-night meeting with French and German leaders, Mr ...
BoE: Fair and Effective Markets Review Releases Final Report
June 11th, 2015
Bank of England – The Fair and Effective Markets Review today published its Final Report, which sets out 21 recommendations to help restore trust in the wholesale Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity (FICC) markets. The Review was established by the ...
Greece airs idea of bailout extension ahead of leaders’ talks
June 11th, 2015
Greece’s lenders urged the government to come to an agreement swiftly on Wednesday as Athens proposed the extension of the country’s bailout program by nine months, until March 2016. A Greek official speaking on the sidelines of a summit ...
