Sentences with phrase «global economic position»

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«U.K. businesses risk missing out on global growth and also risk failing to position for the future in the U.K. if they continue to wait for the clouds surrounding the economic outlook to clear,» Gregory said.

They are uniquely positioned to feed and benefit from global economic growth via their relative commodity advantages, yet at the same time they have massive domestic market expansion opportunities due to a surplus of under - utilized land or people.

«These exciting new anchor tenants align directly with MaRS» mandate and will further Ontario's position as a global leader in life sciences, leading to tangible medical benefits for Ontarians while taking advantage of a massive economic opportunity.»

In previous positions, Mr. Christopher supplied international economic perspectives for Wells Fargo predecessor A.G. Edwards, and advised institutional clients of Istanbul - based Global Securities on the oil - based economies of the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Prior to joining BlackRock, she was a senior official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where she worked for 15 years in a range of positions related to economic analysis, policy making and global governance.

Indeed, investors might position themselves to capitalise on the immense technological and structural changes taking place in China as the country ushers in what Chinese President Xi Jinping calls a «New Era» of transformation and growth, and further cements its place as a dominant global economic superpower.

On the other hand, were an economic shock to cause a faster - than - anticipated rise in global policy rates, these positions could be reversed very sharply, causing dislocation in financial markets.

A combination of bad economic news from Germany, hawkish comments from key Federal Reserve committee members that appeared to contravene Janet Yellen's doctrine, and the continued bullish endeavours of the markets ensured that the dollar started this week in a very similar position to last, as demonstrated by the chart (from IG's global forex trading system) that shows AUD, GBP and EUR retracing gains made on Wednesday October 8 by Sunday 12..

We risk harming our own economic position while making only small differences to the global levels of green house gas emissions.

Long term, the initiative could accelerate China's transformation into a high - income economy and cement the country's position as a global economic power.

«In today's geopolitical climate, with the centre of global economic gravity clearly shifting to Asia, ABLAC 2018 is positioned to make substantial contributions to Canada - Asia business relations,» said Stewart Beck, President and CEO of APF Canada.

But the advice given by leading economists to the United States government has been to emphasize policies that lead to economic growth so that we will be in position to pay the costs of global warming as they arise.

Corne, who spent 28 years at the helm of Louis Vuitton Australia, led it to a position in the global top 15 (the locations where luxury retail is the most successful) and through curve balls such as the rise of online shopping and social media, economic crises and tourism changes.

The systemic sources of the UK's influence — its permanent seat on the UN Security Council, its membership of NATO and (still) the EU, its position as a leading trading nation and major global economy, and still comparatively large defence expenditure — remain in place, albeit diminished by five years of economic stagnation.

Its purpose was «to create a campaign that will position New York State favorably in the global marketplace to spur investment, job creation and income generation in New York's economic rebuilding process.»

Similarly, investments in research through the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy, to name a few, have resulted in billions of dollars in economic activity, created thousands of jobs, and help position the U.S. to maintain its global leadership in innovation.

Full admittance into the European Union four decades ago solidified Turkey's position as an economic powerhouse and global player, making it a beacon of modernization for the Middle East.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: The Global Risks Report 2015 — After three consecutive years among the top three, water has now moved to the top position, as the greatest risks for human wellbeing and prosperity in the next ten years and beyond.

The Board believes that the current global economic crisis provides significant strategic opportunities to companies such as Avigen that have a strong cash position and public listing.

Conversely, if the BDI is dropping, that could suggest a deceleration in global economic activity, favoring an underweight position in equities and overweight developed market sovereign bonds.

We believe many emerging - market countries, most of which reformed their economic and monetary policies after the global financial crisis, appear well positioned for continued growth.

In a recent report, Moody's wrote that the backdating provision could distort a bank's earnings and capital position, since «it allows managements to «cherry - pick» selected assets» and «distort their economic reality,» making it more — not less — difficult to compare global bank performance.

Moreover, within four years, Accor's economic brands will have substantially strengthened their leadership position worldwide, with the ibis family representing close to half of the group's global pipeline, over 62,000 rooms in the pipeline of which 38 per cent in Asia Pacific, 30 per cent in Latin America and 27 per cent in Europe.

In addition to his position at LEAP, he is Director - General at TEDx Tukuy, a member of the Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Chamber of Commerce of Lima, a member of the Global Shapers (initiative of the World Economic Forum) and he led the Association of videogame development companies (CVA) during the term of 2014 - 2015.

Akhavan positions this global economic theme within Dubai — mapping the city directly onto the gallery walls.

Li Tianbing's new paintings at Stephen Friedman Gallery continue the artist's dialogue with his childhood and the country of his birth, and present a remarkable portrait of China's legacy from its fairly recent position as a poor and isolated nation to the economic global powerhouse it is today.

New Orleans» geographic position and economic history have made it a gateway for trade and travel between the United States, Europe, and the Global South, and it has long been considered a site for indulgence, hedonism, and no - holds - barred fun.

In a position of dominance in terms of global economic, political and social realities, the white European male wields the power through the control of language and writing to determine History.

[72] Since climate change has been recognized as a global problem with grave environmental, social, economic, distributional, and political implications, [73] activists and the body politic have now firmly put climate science in the position of having to support policies to protect the threatened planet and the human, animal, and plant life on it.

China's role as a promoter of renewable energy development in Africa can offer it valuable recognition as a contributor to global efforts towards the mitigation of climate change and can serve to reaffirm its position as a lead nation among developing countries, protecting vulnerable countries from the impacts of global warming and fostering their economic growth and development in the process.12

Now, I'm not sure what the Times» shift in thinking is with the article — and after more than a decade of consistent gloom - and - doom reporting and editorializing on global warming, I would imagine that the Green - leaning newspaper does not intend to rethink its position on the scare — but it's going to take more than the mere economic exploitation of a shrinking polar ice cap to establish human activity as the cause of the melting.

In spite of difficult and unique obstacles, this industry has positioned itself to once again become a major global economic force.

Maybe I should add that although global warming is an inherently interesting topic for debate, I am a strong supporter of economic growth to improve the lives of the half of the world's population who are dreadfully poor, and I see climate catastrophism as an instrument of those who oppose economic growth and thus place themselves in the position of being objective enemies of human well - being.

The Ethiopian dictator, who was speaking in Addis Ababa at a meeting arranged by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa to promote the African negotiating position, demanded that the West pay billions of dollars annually in exchange for Africa's acquiescence to a global warming agreement.

Yet, some countries have distinguished themselves by their positions that are obviously based upon national economic interest rather than a fulfillment of global responsibilities.

The only dissidence on global warming permitted within the politically correct media is the Lomborg position, which is essentially economic: - that adaptation is cheaper and easier than mitigation.

One strategic aim is to continue to fuel Dubai's economic growth and maintain its regional and global prominent position.

The impact of globalisation and the emergence of knowledge - based economies creates a formidable challenge for them in their endeavour to maintain and enhance the competitiveness of their cities by achieving a flexible, adaptable and diverse local economic structure, which would better position their cities faced with global competition.

He adds that while businesses and law firms face greater uncertainty due to the ongoing economic challenges, Norton Rose's global position allows the firm to expand and set up offices in countries where there are opportunities.

The UAE has also positioned itself as a global commercial, economic, and travel hub that is only expected to grow in strength as the country continues to leverage its unique strengths.

Among many positions, he is founder of the Law of the Future Forum, co-founder of Innovating Justice, and a member of the Global Action Council on Rule of Law of the World Economic Forum.

I survived the LSAT and even made it to Western University, but I had no idea the real challenge would be securing an articling position in the aftermath of a global economic recession.

Foreign intrigue was further stimulated by the establishment of Economic Development Board centres abroad in Hong Kong and New York (The EDB is «the lead government agency for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre»).

Operating in a dynamic global marketplace and with a rapidly shifting economic and political landscape, organisations have been keen to localise their workforces when it comes to filling technical and management positions and are benefiting across the board.»

Due partially to this, but also to the advent of mobile tech, the global economic slow - down and high rates of unemployment, more and more workers are coming into «flexible» work situations, defined by Flex Jobs (a leading jobs website) as opportunities to telecommute and / or take on part - time or temporary positions.

I Seek a fulltime Regulatory Affairs professional position that will utilize the achievements, skills, strategic thinking and leadership abilities that enable me to aid the company in timely submission packets; Wereby we consistently exceed earnings potentials and achieve company goals in any of today's global economic markets.

With global economic growth lower than expected earlier in the year, the Fed will more likely maintain a «wait - and - see» position in the short term.