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UK Watchdog Inveighs Against Rote Corporate Compliance
Existing compliance procedures are not adequately capturing risk.
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How the European Union Rules the World
Anu Bradford is the Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law School and a director for the European Legal Studies Center. Her research and teaching focus on European Union law, international trade law, and comparative and international antitrust law.
In a new book, The Brussels Effect: How the European Union Rules the World, she argues that the EU has become a leader in establishing standards worldwide, and that it is uniquely positioned to continue to set the pace in global policymaking.
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Brexit Drives British Africa Investments
Brexit is a loss for Europe but it could turn into a win for Africa.
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Boris Johnson: Winner Takes All
With a new majority in parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson can finally get Brexit done the way he wants it.
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New Finnish PM Plans Tech-Led Economic Revolution
While some nations lament the disappearance of 20th century jobs, others are creating the jobs of the future.
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European CFOs’ Pessimism Hits All-Time High
Brexit, trade wars and recession fears are dampening the optimism of Europe's CFOs.
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EU Delisting Of Tax Havens Provokes Backlash
Only 9 jurisdiction remain on the EU's tax haven blacklist, mostly Pacific islands with few EU financial ties.
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Female Takes The Helm Of RBS At Difficult Time For Bank
A woman whose career began on the ground floor of the Scottish bank is now in charge of running it.
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Spain’s Trade Tribulations
Spain’s export-driven economy has held up well despite slowing growth, but that could be about to change.
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Spanish Banks Leading Edge
The leading Spanish banks are embracing both technology and social responsibility.
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For Multinationals, Brexit Already Happened Says Irish Official
Kieran Donoghue, head of international financial services, strategy and public policy for Ireland’s Investment Development Agency, talks withGlobal Financeabout the Irish government's view of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal and how multinationals have reacted to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
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EU Mulls Response As Business Hit By US Tariffs
Will the EU follow China intit-for-tat escalation with the US over tariffs?