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ESMA publishes first supervisory convergence work programme

12/02/2016(0)
ESMA publishes first supervisory convergence work programme The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its first Supervisory Convergence Work Programme 2016 (SCWP), which details the activities and ... Read More
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Greek Prime Minister Tsipras Meets With Iranian Leaders in Tehran

09/02/2016(0)
Greece hopes to become an economic link between Iran and EU now that sanctions are lifted Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday became the first Western leader to ... Read More
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EU says to monitor, not regulate ‘hyped’ virtual currencies

26/01/2016(0)
The European Union will monitor rather than regulate “hyped” virtual currencies for now, because too little is known to justify new rules beyond reining in specific risks like money-laundering, ... Read More
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S.Korean antitrust agency probes Volkswagen over emissions ads

22/01/2016(0)
South Korea’s antitrust regulator is probing Volkswagen AG over its advertising claims on emissions from its cars, an official at the agency told Reuters on Friday. The Fair Trade ... Read More
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European Union to Scrutinize Usage of Big Data by Large Internet Companies

18/01/2016(0)
Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager’s comments highlight increased focus regulators giving to the use of so-called big data The European Union is considering whether the way large Internet companies, such ... Read More
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UK Planning Law Change For VAT Groups

18/01/2016(0)
The UK Government has announced a consultation on changes to the nation’s VAT grouping provisions, following the European Court of Justice’s rulings in the cases Larentia + Minerva and ... Read More
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Greece’s economic crisis goes on, like an odyssey without end

07/01/2016(0)
When Stavros Staikos thinks of the year ahead, he expresses dread. Although stoic in demeanour, the retired merchant seaman struggles to be upbeat about his country and his own ... Read More
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Euro area annual inflation stable at 0.2%

05/01/2016(0)
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 0.2% in December 2015, stable compared to November 2015, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the ... Read More
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New European Union Legislation on Market Abuse enters into force in 2016

05/01/2016(0)
The law on market abuse in relation to the trading of financial instruments within the European Union will be completely overhauled in 2016. With effect from 3 July 2016, ... Read More
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Cyprus Can Boost Shipping’s Role in Economy, Wilbur Ross Says

28/12/2015(0)
Government’s targets are achievable, billionaire investor says Cyprus to be more aggressive in seeking shipping business Cyprus’s target to increase the contribution that shipping makes to its economy by ... Read More
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