OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
This workshop focused on key issues related to Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) and the environment. It had three main objectives: (i) to take stock of current experience and insights on RTAs and the environment from different stakeholders, and to establish a stakeholder dialogue on this topic; (ii) to investigate how RTAs can serve as a vehicle to advance a resource efficient and circular economy transition; and (iii) to explore the potential of RTAs in addressing the nexus of illegal trade and environmental crime
This presentation was made by Ulric Schwela from iTSCi during the session "Reporting under Step 5 of the Due Diligence Guidance: What does it mean and what should it look like?" of the 9th Multi-stakeholder Forum for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, held in Paris on 4-6 May 2015.
Find out more at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/icglr-oecd-un-forum-paris-2015.htm
VestDeck will launch initially in the UK, however, it plans to quickly launch in other territories which are already showing a strong appetite for crowdfunding both in terms of local regulation and market adoption. Indeed, VestDeck expects launching its platform in emerging crowdfunding markets will accelerate adoption in those markets.
With the UK voting to leave the EU, the implications for businesses and individuals are still very much unclear – both in the short, medium and long-term.
What is clear is that there will be a significant impact throughout the international business community that will change the way we do business. Citrin Cooperman together with Moore Stephens will lead a series of webcast discussions to help provide some clarity. Chapter one in this series will focus around the current state of Brexit, what’s coming next, and implications for:
• Investing and doing business in the UK
• Talent
• Structures
• Tax & VAT
Counterfeit and pirated trade - joint OECD-EUIPO ProjectOECD Governance
Presentation by Dr. Nathan WAJSMAN, Chief Economist, European Union Intellectual Property Office, given at the OECD Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade (TF-CIT) meeting 28-29 March 2017.
For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/task-force-on-countering-illicit-trade-meeting-2017.htm
Manchester Crane Survey 2020: Levelling out HollyMurdy
Following a record breaking year in 2018, Manchester has seen a slight reduction in new starts in 2019. Despite this levelling out, this year’s results show 27 schemes completing making 2019 the third highest year on record. Given the geo-political uncertainty experienced in recent times, this is a further testament to the city’s market strength.
On 23 June, the United Kingdom voted 52%-48% to leave the European Union in a national referendum, sending shockwaves across the political and corporate worlds. This unprecedented journey isn’t understood yet, even by those that led the ‘out’ campaign, but even as the results were being announced, stunned international markets were reacting. Companies in the UK, across Europe and the rest of the world are impacted and have been scrambling to understand the manifold possible implications on this on their business, customers, suppliers, employees, taxes, imports and exports. The Global PMI Network is bringing together leading experts across business, politics and academia to present and debate some of the implications on cross-border M&A.
Legal shorts 06.11.15 including SM&CR authorised person definition for incomi...Cummings
Welcome to Legal Shorts, a short briefing on some of the week’s developments in the financial services
industry.
Listen to this week's Legal Shorts on CLTV by going to http://vimeo.com/cummingslaw
If you would like to discuss any of the points we raise below, please contact me or one of our other lawyers.
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
This workshop focused on key issues related to Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) and the environment. It had three main objectives: (i) to take stock of current experience and insights on RTAs and the environment from different stakeholders, and to establish a stakeholder dialogue on this topic; (ii) to investigate how RTAs can serve as a vehicle to advance a resource efficient and circular economy transition; and (iii) to explore the potential of RTAs in addressing the nexus of illegal trade and environmental crime
This presentation was made by Ulric Schwela from iTSCi during the session "Reporting under Step 5 of the Due Diligence Guidance: What does it mean and what should it look like?" of the 9th Multi-stakeholder Forum for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, held in Paris on 4-6 May 2015.
Find out more at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/icglr-oecd-un-forum-paris-2015.htm
VestDeck will launch initially in the UK, however, it plans to quickly launch in other territories which are already showing a strong appetite for crowdfunding both in terms of local regulation and market adoption. Indeed, VestDeck expects launching its platform in emerging crowdfunding markets will accelerate adoption in those markets.
With the UK voting to leave the EU, the implications for businesses and individuals are still very much unclear – both in the short, medium and long-term.
What is clear is that there will be a significant impact throughout the international business community that will change the way we do business. Citrin Cooperman together with Moore Stephens will lead a series of webcast discussions to help provide some clarity. Chapter one in this series will focus around the current state of Brexit, what’s coming next, and implications for:
• Investing and doing business in the UK
• Talent
• Structures
• Tax & VAT
Counterfeit and pirated trade - joint OECD-EUIPO ProjectOECD Governance
Presentation by Dr. Nathan WAJSMAN, Chief Economist, European Union Intellectual Property Office, given at the OECD Task Force on Countering Illicit Trade (TF-CIT) meeting 28-29 March 2017.
For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/task-force-on-countering-illicit-trade-meeting-2017.htm
Manchester Crane Survey 2020: Levelling out HollyMurdy
Following a record breaking year in 2018, Manchester has seen a slight reduction in new starts in 2019. Despite this levelling out, this year’s results show 27 schemes completing making 2019 the third highest year on record. Given the geo-political uncertainty experienced in recent times, this is a further testament to the city’s market strength.
On 23 June, the United Kingdom voted 52%-48% to leave the European Union in a national referendum, sending shockwaves across the political and corporate worlds. This unprecedented journey isn’t understood yet, even by those that led the ‘out’ campaign, but even as the results were being announced, stunned international markets were reacting. Companies in the UK, across Europe and the rest of the world are impacted and have been scrambling to understand the manifold possible implications on this on their business, customers, suppliers, employees, taxes, imports and exports. The Global PMI Network is bringing together leading experts across business, politics and academia to present and debate some of the implications on cross-border M&A.
Legal shorts 06.11.15 including SM&CR authorised person definition for incomi...Cummings
Welcome to Legal Shorts, a short briefing on some of the week’s developments in the financial services
industry.
Listen to this week's Legal Shorts on CLTV by going to http://vimeo.com/cummingslaw
If you would like to discuss any of the points we raise below, please contact me or one of our other lawyers.
As part of its wider Brexit offering, BDO provides AEO application support, which is tailored to our clients’ specific needs. This flyer summarises the benefits of AEO and how we can assist you.
With Brexit almost here, businesses may think that they have run out of time to achieve Authorised Economic Operator (‘AEO’) accreditation. But, regardless of the future EU/UK trade relationship, AEO accreditation is likely to remain a ‘must have’ for many businesses.
Customs4trade Customs and Trade management softwarePavel Malei
CAS is an end-to-end solution for customs and trade management. It’s designed by and for customs experts in order to drive efficiency in a time-critical and complex customs and trade landscape. CAS is a Software-as-a-Service solution, which means it is kept up-to-date with changing legislation and tariff measures automatically. It can easily be integrated with your ERP/WMS data and administration.
Brexit - Trade and Supply Chain Implications - BDOJulietWallwork
What will be the Brexit implications for your supply chain?
EU Versus Global Supply Chains - Immediate Steps
Developing a Brexit Strategy - Longer Term Planning
Brexit: The customs impact on UK businessesAlex Baulf
Following the referendum vote on 23 June 2016, the UK has voted to leave the EU. Exactly when this will happen and how is not yet known. In the coming months, the UK will be expected to submit its withdrawal notice to the EU Council -under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) -to formally notify the EU of its withdrawal. The notification will trigger a two-year notice period and negotiations on the terms of a UK exit will begin. Until then, UK businesses should continue to comply with and trade under the existing Union Customs Code (UCC) that entered into force on 1 May 2016.
Assuming that 'Brexit' does eventually happen, businesses need to:
• assess the risks and opportunities that this poses for their supply chain
• where possible, put in place plans to manage these changes, to ensure their activities run smoothly and mitigate the potential impact, and
• take appropriate steps to prepare for the ‘unknown’.
Unless there is a dramatic 'U' turn, it seems clear that, at some point in the future, the UK will leave the EU. From a UK business perspective such a move will not only present many challenges, but will also provide opportunities.
The vote to leave will continue to create considerable uncertainty until the details of any agreement(s) are known. Businesses affected by Brexit will need to plan for that uncertainty and will need to understand the potential impacts. For this reason, a supply chain impact assessment is prudent and should help to provide some clarity in relation to a business’s exposure.
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Welcome to Legal Shorts, a short briefing on some of the week’s developments in the financial services industry.
If you would like to discuss any of the points we raise below, please contact me or one of our other lawyers.
Claire Cummings
020 7585 1406
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If you are looking for a pi coin investor. Then look no further because I have the right one he is a pi vendor (he buy and resell to whales in China). I met him on a crypto conference and ever since I and my friends have sold more than 10k pi coins to him And he bought all and still want more. I will drop his telegram handle below just send him a message.
@Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
What website can I sell pi coins securely.DOT TECH
Currently there are no website or exchange that allow buying or selling of pi coins..
But you can still easily sell pi coins, by reselling it to exchanges/crypto whales interested in holding thousands of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell to these crypto whales and holders of pi..
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners and pi merchants stands in between the miners and the exchanges.
How can I sell my pi coins?
Selling pi coins is really easy, but first you need to migrate to mainnet wallet before you can do that. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
Tele-gram.
@Pi_vendor_247
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
how to sell pi coins in all Africa Countries.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, usdt , Ethereum and other currencies And this is done easily with the help from a pi merchant.
What is a pi merchant ?
Since pi is not launched yet in any exchange. The only way you can sell right now is through merchants.
A verified Pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins from miners and resell them to investors looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins at high rate quickly.DOT TECH
Where can I sell my pi coins at a high rate.
Pi is not launched yet on any exchange. But one can easily sell his or her pi coins to investors who want to hold pi till mainnet launch.
This means crypto whales want to hold pi. And you can get a good rate for selling pi to them. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor below.
A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
Here is the telegram contact of my vendor:
@Pi_vendor_247
when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.DOT TECH
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins on Bitmart crypto exchangeDOT TECH
Yes. Pi network coins can be exchanged but not on bitmart exchange. Because pi network is still in the enclosed mainnet. The only way pioneers are able to trade pi coins is by reselling the pi coins to pi verified merchants.
A verified merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell it to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
Yes. This is very easy what you need is a recommendation from someone who has successfully traded pi coins before with a merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold thousands of pi coins before the open mainnet.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
So if you are interested in selling your pi network coins at a high rate tho. Or you can't wait till the mainnet launch in 2026. You can easily trade your pi coins with a merchant.
A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)DOT TECH
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
debuts.
I'll provide you the Telegram username
@Pi_vendor_247
Introduction to Indian Financial System ()Avanish Goel
The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
2. Challenges Faced By The Industry
Border between
Ireland (EU) and
Northern Ireland
(GB)
Estimated delays
in customs
clearances
leading to longer
transit times
Increase demand
for storage
facilities
Limited UK
national drivers
leading to a
shortage in
haulage
Shortage in
qualified and
skilled staff able
to process and
check customs
declarations
Large levels of
uncertainty for
businesses over
trade procedures
and volumes
3. How are Metro preparing for Brexit?
As well as an in-house Brexit steering group, Metro Group are members of the British International Freight Association who are
actively involved in lobbying Government. Laurence Burford (Head of Finance) is the Vice Chairman of the Trade Association’s
Legal & Insurance Policy Group and is an active BIFA member.
Metro Group are one of only circa 700 AEO accredited business in the UK and are
fully audited and awarded by HMRC. AEO or “trusted trader status” could potentially
enable a smoother transit through border ports as the carrier or shipper has
demonstrated.
All customs entries are handled by our own trained and dedicated staff with scalable
solutions already put in place to handle any increase in volumes should they arise.
Metro Group have a strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading customs
consultants which provides market leading training as well as virtually real time
updates on the ever changing customs landscape.
Using Metro Group’s strategic partnerships around UK and Europe, we are able to
locate and utilise additional warehouse space should it be needed during any Brexit
transition.
Metro Group are members of the Association of Freight Software Suppliers. AFSS
represents members on the main HMRC Joint Customs Consultative Committee
(JCCC) and also plays an active role in various working groups meaning regular
contact and updates on all initiatives and trade activities.
4. Perfom an
AEO Gap
analysis if
not already
accredited
Analyse
current
commoddity
codes and
view against
WTO Tariff
Review Customs
regimes
currently being
utilised by your
business eg: IPR
& OPR etc
How will an
increase in
lead times of
24-36 hours
impact your
business?
Are you able
to bring in
more volume
to mitigate
any short
term impact
Review
number of
workforce
from the EU
Register on
the
direct.gov
website for
updates
How should your business prepare for Brexit?
5. Useful Links
Information about EU Exit including the article 50 process, negotiations, and announcements about
policy changes as a result of EU Exit - https://www.gov.uk/government/brexit
Interesting analysis from Barclays Bank and Moore Stephens on business confidence coming into Brexit -
https://www.barclayscorporate.com/content/dam/corppublic/corporate/Documents/Industry-
expertise/logistics-confidence-index-2018.pdf
Update from the British International Freight Association on latest CDS developments -
https://www.bifa.org/media/4274752/cds-data-requirements-form.pdf
World Trade Organisation website - https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tariffs_e/tariffs_e.htm
If you have any further questions or queries
please don’t hesitate to contact our
Compliance and Quality Manager:
Carl Grigg
Carl.grigg@metroshipping.co.uk
+44(0) 121 717 2392
