Sentences with phrase «on trade and investment»

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BICL) is hosting an event at its office in Russell Square, London WC1, on the implications of Brexit on trade and investment on Monday 12 September 2016.

Some projects under consideration by the Business Network include the implications of Brexit on trade and investment, the proportionality of regulatory penalties and forms of redress, tensions between national and international human rights standards, and rule of law training and resources for boards and senior managers.

While U.N. sponsored sanctions against smaller countries like Burma or Iran had only a limited impact in Canada, the Russia - focused restrictions on trade and investment have already affected a surprisingly large portion of the Canadian economy.

With the timing of any U.S. policy changes still unclear, the bank said its base - case projection includes only the estimated impact of «prolonged and elevated trade policy uncertainty» on trade and investment in Canada and internationally.

On trade and investment, Buhari said his government's aim was to diversify the country's economy by focusing on agriculture and food security; power and infrastructure.

She added: «With a successful 30 - year business career behind him and the benefit of a single focus on trade and investment, he will continue to use his ministerial position to deliver more intensive support for UK business internationally and to bang the drum for brand Britain around the world.»

While governments might initially appreciate the additional revenue from companies paying twice, the overall impact on trade and investment really would make this a double - edged sword.

The national interests in the CPTPP go well beyond the immediate impacts on trade and investment.

The emphasis on infrastructure marks a departure from the traditional APEC focus on trade and investment liberalisation.

Much of the decline has been self - imposed as communist leaders try to steer China to more sustainable growth driven by domestic consumption following the past decade's explosive expansion based on trade and investment.

But US companies have complex relationships with the Chinese market; they complain about discrimination and over-regulation but they want access, so they don't support actions against the Chinese government on trade and investment.

«Nearly 190,000 Indiana jobs depend on trade and investment with Canada, with more than 110 Ontario - owned corporations and small businesses operating in the state, employing approximately 14,000 Indiana residents,» the memo says.

Trade specialists agree that it has proven difficult to separate the deal's direct effects on trade and investment from other factors, including rapid improvements in technology, expanded trade with other countries such as China and unrelated domestic developments in each of the countries.

The spending gives a boost to the ruling Communist Party's efforts to nurture consumer - based economic growth and reduce reliance on trade and investment.

A new deal with Alibaba comes as Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto closes a trip to China on trade and investment.

China is considering offering major concessions on trade and investment to the European Union and countries such as Japan and Mexico, the person said.

NAFTA negotiations are weighing heavily on trade and investment, as is the protectionist bent of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

Singapore is a country that relies heavily on trade and investments.

Not exact matches

According to a report published jointly by the OECD, World Trade Organization and the UN Conference on Trade and Development in late October, G20 countries have generally avoided introducing measures restricting foreign investment since the recent financial crisis and, indeed, have continued to eliminate existing restrictions.

Deep policy divisions appear to exist between the business and labor groups: The report cites the «majority» of members preferring to focus on issues outside trade deficits in favor of a «mutually beneficial» trade deal, sentiments to which the labor union representatives dissent in favor of promoting U.S. investment and jobs.

The trade group that represents the commodity blamed the fall on a 15 percent dip in investment in gold bars to 254.9 tons, as investors in the U.S., China and Germany held off from buying the yellow metal.

Despite the wealth of growth opportunities for trade and investment in Asia, Canada has largely focused on supplying Asia with natural resources, and has struggled to maintain its share of Asia's market.

Jacqueline Palladini is a Senior Economist with the Conference Board of Canada and contributes to research on global trade and investment as part of the Global Commerce Centre.

MOSCOW, March 31 - The co-owner of Russia's Summa investment and trading group, Ziyavudin Magomedov, and two business partners have been detained on suspicion of embezzling large sums of state money, the Russian interior ministry said on Saturday.

• White Oak Equity Partners acquired a minority interest in Blueshift Asset Management, a Red Bank, N.J. - based quantitative investment firm focused on statistical arbitrage and high - frequency trading strategies.

IN 10 years, CJ King and Co Pty Ltd has grown from a small annex behind a North Beach home to what it claims is the biggest full colour printer in the Southern Hemisphere — a $ 1,500 investment that is now turning over $ 10 million a year.With the assistance of Austrade and the WA Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR), the company is taking on the UK market, already with some success.One of the remarkable things about this success story is that it has been achieved through a consummate belief in a philosophy to use standardised, leading - edge technology and to supply just the print trade and other on - sellers.

Still, Canada's politicians should keep in mind that uncertainty about trade policy is weighing on business investment, and therefore murmurs of trade wars will do nothing to build confidence.

«The United States and Canada share the world's largest bilateral trading relationship, with more than $ 700 billion in two - way trade in goods and services annually and more than $ 600 billion in direct investment on both sides of the border.

And while investors can profit in emerging markets, they should beware loose - money policies imported from the West and focus on trades in those markets, not long - term investmenAnd while investors can profit in emerging markets, they should beware loose - money policies imported from the West and focus on trades in those markets, not long - term investmenand focus on trades in those markets, not long - term investments.

Derivatives trading is the culmination of a wild year for bitcoin, which captured imaginations and investment around the world, propelled by its stratospheric gains, and its anti-establishment mission as a currency without the backing of a government or a central bank, and a payment system without a reliance on banks.

And on Tuesday, a source told CNBC the White House is considering a trade package including indefinite tariffs, investment restrictions and possible visa restrictions on Chinese travelers in response to China's alleged intellectual property theAnd on Tuesday, a source told CNBC the White House is considering a trade package including indefinite tariffs, investment restrictions and possible visa restrictions on Chinese travelers in response to China's alleged intellectual property theand possible visa restrictions on Chinese travelers in response to China's alleged intellectual property theft.

Data released on Wednesday showed the current account - a broadly defined measure of trade that includes services and investment income - recorded a deficit of $ 4.152 billion in February.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday that uncertainty over Trump's trade and tax policies could lead automakers to delay investments in Mexico, and he confirmed plans to create 2,000 jobs at Fiat Chrysler's U.S. factories.

Wong, who was previously worked on investment and trade in jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's party, the People's Justice Party, thinks consumer loan defaults may begin to show an increase in about six months.

Therefore, prior to entering a new position, whether it is a trade or an investment, an exit strategy based on both the best case scenario and the worst case scenario needs to be laid out.

He cited «expanding trade» and a «focus on jobs, growth and long - term prosperity» as two means to that end, which is hard to square with his government's convoluted positions on foreign investment.

When it comes to international trade, we need to press forward as a nation to bring the government and industry together to reboot a coordinated Canadian strategy focused on international trade and investment.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The official Juventud Rebelde newspaper reported on Wednesday that the EU is the most important exporter and second trading partner of Cuba, and also the most important donor of cooperation and foreign investment.

Firms — which include Betterment, FutureAdvisor, SigFig and Wealthfront — that are focused on online investment management and provide investment recommendations and offer trading, rebalancing and tax - loss harvesting services.

Especially early in my career, I would struggle to find a way to accurately correlate a how much my company was spending on trade shows and print ads and the outcomes we reaped from those investments.

Speaking at the Sohn Investment Conference in New York, the closely - watched DoubleLine Capital LP chief executive officer recommended a trade of shorting, or betting against, Facebook while betting on gains in an exchange - traded fund that tracks oil and gas explorers and producers who could benefit from rising inflation.

Kraft Heinz, the newly merged food behemoth joined under the direction of Warren Buffett and investment firm 3G Capital, kicked off trading on the public markets with a small gain on Monday.

If you've been sitting on the sidelines of emerging markets and are ready to get back in, Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro for Fidelity Investments in Boston, recommends buying particular stocks and geographically targeted funds rather than a broad index or exchange - traded fund spanning the entire developing world.

«Hedge funds today are on the same public perception track that mutual funds were, and in 20 years will similarly end up as well - understood investment vehicles — viewed as an essential participant in the global economy,» said Richard Baker, president and CEO of hedge fund trade group Managed Funds Association.

The partnership is the latest step in Goldman's effort to grow its investment management business, as new regulations and lower trading volume have pressured profits in other businesses the bank has traditionally relied on for growth.

* The uncertainty being generated by U.S. trade tariffs is already hurting investment in the global economy and could do serious damage to world growth, European Central Bank policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Tuesday.

All the money that China has earned on its net foreign trade transactions — an estimated $ 130 billion in 2017 — has to be recycled in portfolio and direct investments abroad.

MOSCOW, March 31 (Reuters)- The co-owner of Russia's Summa investment and trading group, Ziyavudin Magomedov, and two business partners have been detained on suspicion of embezzling large sums of state money, the Russian interior ministry said on Saturday.

At the Sohn Investment Conference in New York this week, billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach said investors should consider a trade that includes betting on gains in an exchange - traded fund that tracks oil and gas explorers and producers who could benefit from rising inflation.