Sentences with phrase «on international financial transactions»

There are a number of great ideas, such as a fee on highly polluting transportation fuels and a small «Tobin tax» on international financial transactions.

We need to add as a matter of urgency that it is imperative to impose a tax on international financial transactions (as is called for by ATTAC).

It is imperative that we impose a tax on international financial transactions.

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ATTACs principal focus areas at the moment are: the different forms of taxation of financial transactions, in particular the Tobin tax on currency speculation; the creation of new instruments for the regulation and control of finance at the national, European and international levels; the battle against tax havens and financial crime; and the demystification of pension funds.

Instead, Cameron and Osborne were fighting against a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), a policy backed by Germany, France, Bill Gates and the Pope among others, which, even on modest estimates, could raise billions for domestic and international efforts against poverty and climate change.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Proficient in Japanese, he regularly advises major Japanese and international companies and financial institutions on a broad range of global capital markets transactions including SEC - registered and exempt offerings of debt, equity, equity - linked and hybrid securities.

William focuses his practice on the structuring of complex investment transactions and business organizations, private fund formation, and transactional and regulatory matters involving domestic and international financial institutions.

Corpus remains a premier commercial law firm in Zambia, focused on guiding local and international clients through complex financial transactions, government and regulatory matters, corporate compliance, dispute resolution, and other legal issues.

Banking: Comprehensive experience spanning the fields of banking and finance, advising financial institutions, companies, governments and alternative credit providers on domestic and international finance transactions across every sector, including acquisition and leveraged finance, bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, regulatory and financial structuring, high yield, real estate finance, trade and emerging markets finance, restructuring and insolvency and asset finance.

Recently, Nick has advised on a number of complex cross-border transactions, helped New Zealand — based companies navigate Australian markets, and connected international financial buyers with opportunities in Australian distressed assets.

Commenting on the transaction, Allen & Overy partner Agnes Tsang said: «This capital raising demonstrates the Chinese Government's commitment to international capital markets and reinforces Hong Kong's status as a preeminent international financial centre.»

He has over 17 years» experience in international financial transactions, such as non-recourse and recourse financing, acquisition financing, mezzanine financing, etc. with specific focus on the following sectors: power and infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

Roland Steinmeyer's corporate law practice focuses on national and international corporate matters, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, financial... Read More

Farmida has acted on many high profile transactions, including for Lloyds Bank in a Supreme Court case confirming it had the right to redeem # 3.3 billion of enhanced capital notes, issued at the height of the banking crisis; for the Government of Pakistan on its issuance of more than US$ 7 billion of bonds and sukuk in the past four years; for Goldman Sachs on its debut US$ 500million sukuk, the first by a US financial institution; and for the International Committee of the Red Cross on the world's first «Humanitarian Impact Bond», an initiative that drew investment from the private sector to design, build and operate rehabilitation centres in Africa.

Ron Scharnberg centers his practice on a wide range of tax matters, with particular emphasis on the federal tax planning and structuring of domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, tax - free reorganizations, spin - offs and divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, financial instruments and financing transactions.

As per the comments, many types of legitimate, multi-step financial transactions can be used for money laundering, from buying / selling candy bars on the street corner to billion dollar international real estate transactions.

Joining from Debevoise & Plimpton in Hong Kong, Mr. McKenna is a distinguished international lawyer who represents private equity sponsors, financial institutions and fund managers on corporate and investment transactions in both New York and Hong Kong across a wide range of industries, including insurance, financial services and TMT (telecommunications, media and technology).

Oliver's experience includes: defending global investment banks in High Court proceedings brought in relation to complex financial products and transactions; acting for an international consulting firm in High Court proceedings brought by the trustees of a pension scheme; acting for a UK financial services provider in relation to a major loss of customer data; acting for an insurer in arbitration proceedings relating to an insurance coverage dispute; acting for a global custody bank on an investigation in relation to client overcharging on asset portfolio transitions; and acting for a UK financial services group in relation to legal and regulatory issues arising from a major misstatement in its published accounts.

Extensive hands - on expertise in domestic and international commercial and financial transactions, commercialization of technology assets, corporate governance, securities and regulatory compliance.

Advising clients on the purchase of large commercial real estate in France through an international structure, liaising with the financial institution and local corporate, banking and commercial lawyers and co-ordinating the efficient completion of the deal in a multijurisdictional transaction.

Deal Attorney http://dealattorney.blogspot.com Law blog («blawg») of Pittsburgh business, technology and transactions attorney, Anthony Cerminaro, focused on domestic and international commercial and financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, intellectual property licensing, product distribution, strategic partnerships and joint ventures

She also counsels on financial transactions involving domestic and international taxation considerations.

The group focuses on private equity, financial services, TMT and manufacturing sector transactions, and maintains a solid client base of international market entrants.

Our lawyers routinely provide regulatory guidance to banks, broker - dealers, funds, insurance companies, and other financial institutions worldwide; advise on the acquisition and disposition of financial institutions; assist underwriters of securities offerings; counsel financial advisory firms on mergers and acquisitions; represent financial institutions in structured finance transactions and commercial lending; handle complex litigation and international disputes; and efficiently and effectively resolve government investigations and enforcement actions which result from the ever - expanding regulatory environment in the sector.

With more than 100 lawyers who focus on M&A, we are frequently retained by major domestic and international companies, financial institutions, private equity funds and leading international law firms to provide strategic counsel in M&A transactions.

In our finance group we provide expert advice on a wide variety of international and domestic banking and finance transactions, including acquisition finance, asset finance, bank reorganisations, business recovery and insolvency, derivatives, financial disputes, financial regulation, funds finance, private banking and wealth management, real estate finance, receivables and asset based lending, structured finance and trade finance.

The Global Projects group includes our energy projects practice (representing sponsors in the development of upstream oil and gas, LNG, pipeline, petrochemical, refinery and electric power projects, as well as in the acquisition and divestiture of interests in such projects), our project finance practice (representing both sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure projects), our energy regulatory practice (representing regulated entities; investors and customers / ratepayers of regulated entities, including electric generation, transmission and distribution; and LNG and natural gas production, gathering, transportation and distribution companies on U.S. federal and state regulatory and permitting issues), our real estate practice (representing developers and lenders on real estate projects, and acquisitions and divestitures of interests in such projects) and our international trade practice (representing clients in matters involving U.S. federal regulation of exports, imports, overseas investment and financial transactions).

Abigail has often worked on transactions involving an international element and her experience covers acting for clients in a diverse range of sectors including hotels, media and technology, investment funds, energy and financial services.

With an industry focus on energy, financial services, consumer products and retail, and real estate, the firm's global experience extends to myriad legal disciplines, including commercial litigation, corporate transactions and securities law, intellectual property, international and government relations, regulatory law, privacy and cybersecurity, and products liability.

Earning an excellent reputation for his work within the KfW business including a spell as the head of regulatory compliance, Dr Hardraht is well acquainted with the internal workings of the bank and the applicable legal issues, the bulk of which is related to transaction consulting for international export and project financing as well as advice on financial cooperation with developing countries.

Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Division and Nomura Securities International, Inc., acted as financial advisors on the transaction.

Compliance Officer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for identification and investigation of suspicious financial transactions Examine financial records, customer activity, and recommend appropriate remedial measures Maintain comprehensive records detailing ongoing investigations, activity reports, and other pertinent data Coordinate investigations and situation reports with legal department and applicable regulatory authorities Develop proficiencies in industry specific financial monitoring software programs Perform public figure, employee, Advice of Drawing, Dreyfuss and International Cash Letter investigations Design and implement employee training and development materials to enhance team efficacy Serve on Oversight Committee to assist in strategic planning and best practice development Train and oversee teller team and bank support staff ensuring professional operations Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Craft effective presentations and proposals regarding compliance best practices and client investigations Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

All that said, industry insiders still remember what happened in 2011, when the first half of the year started off on a great note, then the financial crisis in Europe brought CMBS deals and investment sales transactions to a halt in the second half, notes Mark Keschl, national director of the retail services group with Colliers International.

Bachelor Degree 1979, REOS Specialist, SFR Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, Environmental Concerns Affecting Real Estate Transaction, Essentials of International Real Estate, Europe and International Real Estate, Asia / Pacific International Real Estate, The Americas International Real Estate, Investment and Financial Analysis of International Real Estate, Standards of Practice, Essential Real Estate Techniques, Real Estate Specialties, Case Studies in Acquisition Analysis, Commercial Contracts, Commercial Real Estate Investment and Development Analysis Course, Code of Ethics, Core Law, Accredited Buyers Representative, Appraising, Contracts, Real Estate Law Contracts, Law of Agency, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Investments, Commercial Property Management, Sales Comparison, Cost Depreciation, and Income Approaches, Federal Income Tax Laws Affecting Real Estate, Zoning and Planning Subdividing of Land and Special Issues, Selling Skills and Management (Xerox), working on CCIM and on going Continuing Education.