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VAT contributions from EU countries – UK contributes the second highest

08/04/2015(0)
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a major source of funds for EU Budget. Uk group Business for Britain has released a research Business for Britain Research showing that UK is ... Read More
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EU lawyers: EU cannot maintain protection against Chinese imports

03/04/2015(0)
EU lawyers say EU cannot ignore rules on China‘s new WTO status EU yet to decide, could favour China to win favour with Beijing European fears of being forced to lower tariff ... Read More
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European Commission unveils draft legislation to tackle corporate tax avoidance

19/03/2015(0)
The European Commission today presented a package of tax transparency measures as part of its ambitious agenda to tackle corporate tax avoidance and harmful tax competition in the EU. A key ... Read More
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EU told to apologise to Credit Agricole over market rigging probe

13/03/2015(0)
The European Commission has been ordered to apologise to French banking giant Credit Agricole for implying its guilt in the long-running investigation into financial market rigging before the probe ... Read More
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France wins EU approval for two-year reprieve on deficit

11/03/2015(0)
European finance ministers on Tuesday approved a controversial two-year extension for France to get its deficit within the bloc’s limits, despite accusations that bigger member states are treated more ... Read More
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Juncker investment plan clears key EU hurdle

10/03/2015(0)
European finance ministers on Tuesday approved the key components of Jean-Claude Juncker’s flagship investment plan, the EU’s effort to revive the continent’s flagging economy. Ministers from the bloc’s 28 ... Read More
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The EBA advises on resolution procedures for EU banks

09/03/2015(0)
The EBA issued today advice to the European Commission on the resolution framework for EU banks, covering the definition of critical functions and core business lines, as well as ... Read More
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Traders at Barclays and Deutsche Bank questioned over Euribor rigging

09/03/2015(0)
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is questioning former traders from Barclays and Deutsche Bank over possible Euribor rigging. According to the FT, which spoke to sources close to the matter, they are ... Read More
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EBA: Consultation on Guidelines on sound remuneration policies

05/03/2015(0)
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a three-month public consultation on its Guidelines on sound remuneration policies. These draft Guidelines set out the governance process for implementing sound ... Read More
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EU unveils plans for historic single energy market

26/02/2015(0)
The EU unveiled plans Wednesday for a continent-wide single energy market to reduce its uneasy reliance on Russian supplies and cut a massive annual import bill of some 400 ... Read More
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