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CEO Europe Business intelligence for CEOs and managing directors across Europe |
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CEO Europe Business intelligence for CEOs and managing directors across Europe |
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| FEATURES Financial services sector demands greater voice in securities reforms Downsizing: doing it right BUSINESS STRATEGY The changing face of professional development WLAN technology comes of age DEALS Deal of the month Top 10 targets for takeovers REGULATORY NEWS Commission merger u-turn EU insider dealing laws Transfer pricing forum ECONOMIC DATES BUSINESS BOOK REVIEW Title ON THE MOVE People going places EMERGING ISSUES Title COUNTRY FOCUS Country STEPPING OUT City
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REGULATION Financial services sector demands greater voice in securities reforms Proposals to expand the existing framework for securities regulation to cover the banking and securities sector were endorsed by EU finance ministers at the ECOFIN Council meeting on 12 July. CEO Europe examines the mixed reaction of the industry to the new proposals. |
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new system would follow the Lamfalussy plan adopted earlier this year for
securities market regulation (EFD 218), under which framework directives
are proposed by the Commission then adopted by the Council and Parliament,
but ‘secondary’ legislation (concerning the implementation of
framework legislation) are agreed by the Commission and high-level
committees set up for that specific purpose. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING Downsizing: doing it right News of companies laying off thousands of workers is becoming commonplace in the current economic climate. From financial services to the airline industry, businesses are taking drastic measures to streamline their workforce. CEO Europe examines some of the pitfalls and looks at how companies who measure the performance of their 'human capital' can profit by sparing their most valuable workers. BUSINESS STRATEGY The changing face of professional development With the prospects for the European economy generally accepted to be brightening, the broader process of globalisation coupled with continuing developments in communication technology and the changing patterns of regulation are placing new demands on companies to adapt to the ever-changing marketplace in Europe. |
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Deals Deal of the month Top ten targets for takeovers Regulatory News Commission signals merger u-turn EU agrees insider dealing laws Transfer pricing forum off the mark |
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EMERGING ISSUES Title Covering emerging issues for companies to consider within a 6 month schedule. Such as what companies should do if there is a war; latest developments at the WTO; CEE accession; interview with someone important. COUNTRY FOCUS Country Recent regulatory and market developments; Fact file (population, GDP, standard of living, currency, key contacts e.g. investment agencies) BUSINESS STRATEGY WLAN technology comes of age The development of public infrastructures offering wireless LAN (local area network) connectivity in hotels, airports, conference centres, and many other locations has given business a new incentive to invest in wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. STEPPING OUT City City Break - what to in a city if you're there for a meeting and staying overnight. Possibly interview and EFFEI member for help. Check airlines, hotels and restaurants for sponsorship. |
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