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Euro Working Group to discuss Greece on Wednesday
March 24th, 2015
The Euro Working Group (EWG) of eurozone technical staff is expected to convene on Wednesday, possibly via teleconference, to discuss, among other issues, a Greek request for the return of 1.2 billion euros from the European Financial Stability Facility ...
Federal Reserve modifies stance on low interest rates
March 19th, 2015
The US Federal Reserve has modified its stance on interest rates, which have been kept at a record low of 0% since the financial crisis in 2008. It removed the word “patience” from its regular statement. The language was seen as ...
Mario Draghi: Introductory statement to the press conference in Nicosia
March 5th, 2015
Latest Update, March 06, on March 05 release of President of the ECB Introductory statement. The update is regarding Questions and Answers. You can find the Questions and Answers at the end of the following statement. Mario Draghi, President ...
Euro Area Investment Fund Statistics: December 2014
February 19th, 2015
19 February 2015 – Financial statements of the ECB for 2014 ECB’s net profit for 2014: €989 million (2013: €1,440 million) Net interest income from the Securities Markets Programme: €728 million (2013: €962 million) Interest income on banknotes: €126 ...
Audit and assurance for SMEs
December 22nd, 2014
While regulators are lifting the audit thresholds around the world, SMEs still see the access to funding as a challenge. This raises the issue of the value of assurance services for SMEs and the role of accountants in offering, ...
MIA and ACCA sign Agreement
November 10th, 2014
The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will result in them working together to develop the profession in Malaysia and the wider region. Through this ...
Why use a specialised small business accountant
July 29th, 2014
Starting your own business can be a difficult task. You know you have a great idea, you sound it out to some friends and work colleagues who tell you you’ll make millions. You finally get the confidence to take ...
Russian Companies Shrug Off US Sanctions – For Now
April 23rd, 2014
Soon after U.S. sanctions targeting members of President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle were announced last month, Olga Promptova, a Russian business owner, received a message from a German client who was worried about the delivery of her Russian-made clothing. ...
Putin Clears Crimea Annexation as Ukraine Signs EU Pact
March 21st, 2014
Russia completed the process of annexing Crimea and the European Union signed a political pact with Ukraine, escalating the worst standoff between Russia and the West since the Cold War. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation approved by lawmakers ...
