Eskişehir women entrepreneurs learn about opportunities to grow their businesses

EBRD and partners bring Finance and Advice for Women in Business Programme to Turkey’s north-west The Finance and Advice for Women in Business Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Republic of Turkey, was introduced to local women-led businesses in Turkish north-western city of Eskişehir… Continue reading Eskişehir women entrepreneurs learn about opportunities to grow their businesses

29th ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly session

The 29th plenary session of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly takes place in Suva from 15 to 17June 2015. The session will be opened formally by its co-presidents Louis Michel for the European Parliament and Fitz A. Jackson (Jamaica) for the ACP. The plenary session will be preceded and prepared by meetings of the three… Continue reading 29th ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly session

Tax rulings and similar measures: committee invites contributions

The European Parliament’s special committee on tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect has initiated its work a few months ago and it has already organised many hearings at the European Parliament as well as several delegations in various Member States in order to gather as much information as possible. To make… Continue reading Tax rulings and similar measures: committee invites contributions

Hochberg’s Statement on Recent Export Data Released from Commerce Department

U.S. Exports Reach $189.9 Billion in April   Washington, D.C., June 2015.– According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Commerce Department, the United States exported $189.9 billion of goods and services in April, 2015. Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman and President Fred P. Hochberg issued the following statement… Continue reading Hochberg’s Statement on Recent Export Data Released from Commerce Department

Rules to Modernize and Enhance Information Reported by Investment Companies and Investment Advisers

Proposals Would Improve Quality and Accessibility of Information for Investors and Regulatory Monitoring FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2015-95 Washington D.C., May 20, 2015 —The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed rules, forms and amendments to modernize and enhance the reporting and disclosure of information by investment companies and investment advisers.  The new rules would enhance the… Continue reading Rules to Modernize and Enhance Information Reported by Investment Companies and Investment Advisers

39th Annual Conference on the Caribbean & Central America

Mark your Calendar for CCAA’s 39th Annual Conference on the Caribbean & Central America A New Era in Regional Integration November 15-17, 2015 Hyatt Regency Miami, Florida Caribbean-Central American Action (CCAA) is pleased to announce that it’s 39th Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America will be held from November 15-17, 2014 at the… Continue reading 39th Annual Conference on the Caribbean & Central America

APEC Trade Ministers Opening New Market Frontiers for Small Firms

Issued by the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting Boracay Island, Aklan Province The Philippines, 23 May 2015 – Trade Ministers from the 21 APEC members have convened in Boracay intent on unlocking new and under-represented sources of trade and economic growth. Emphasis is on opening up cross-border business opportunities for small firms vital to boosting job creation, innovation… Continue reading APEC Trade Ministers Opening New Market Frontiers for Small Firms

EBRD Annual Meeting 2015: Changing Capital Markets

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The Impact of Changing Capital Markets on Developing Economies Creating deeper and more integrated capital markets within the European Union is a central plank of the European Commission’s plans to boost investment, employment and growth for its 28 members. The Commission’s planned Capital Markets Union has even been proclaimed ‘a new frontier of Europe’s single… Continue reading EBRD Annual Meeting 2015: Changing Capital Markets