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Double ratings downgrade hits UK
June 28th, 2016
It’s been a torrid few days for equity markets and the pound in particular as it continues to plumb new multi-year lows against the US dollar, though we could get some respite today. With politicians seemingly intent on making ...
The effect Brexit will have on football, the Premier League and clubs
June 27th, 2016
Premier League clubs could be forced to drastically change their approach to the transfer market after Britain voted to leave the EU, with a multitude of current Premier League stars ineligible for the work permits required of non-European Economic ...
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 ...
British tech firms eye relocation after Brexit vote
June 27th, 2016
Brexit has left the UK’s technology industry reassessing its position, with major firms putting expansion plans on hold as they consider a move to a continental location. Britain’s financial technology sector is particularly hard-hit, with the prospect of losing ...
The Stock Market Crash Of 2016: Stocks Have Already Crashed In 6 Of The World’s 8 Largest Economies
June 23rd, 2016
Over the past 12 months, stock market investors around the planet have lost trillions of dollars. Since this time last June, stocks have crashed in 6 of the world’s 8 largest economies, and stocks in the other two are ...
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 ...
Iran’s Oil Comeback May Already Be Over
June 16th, 2016
Crude output may peak in 2016 at 3.6-3.8 million barrels a day Investors facing sanctions, political risk in entering country Iran easily beat expectations with its speed in boosting oil exports after the lifting of sanctions. Without an injection ...
Brexit: All you need to know for UK’s EU referendum
June 13th, 2016
What is happening? A referendum is being held on Thursday, 23 June to decide whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union. This article is designed to be an easy-to-understand guide – if you have any questions ...
Audit Scotland predicts increase in demand for services in the next financial year
June 13th, 2016
Audit Scotland running costs exceed £25m Audit Scotland is predicting an increase in demand for services in the next financial year as Scotland moves towards increasingly devolved powers, following a record spend on public sector audits and associated costs and services of ...
Tullett and ICAP merger faces an in-depth investigation
June 8th, 2016
Tullett’s anticipated acquisition of ICAP’s voice/hybrid broking business faces being referred for an in-depth investigation by the CMA. Tullett Prebon plc (Tullett) and ICAP plc (ICAP) are leading global interdealer brokers, companies that typically sit between investment banks helping to find buyers ...
