United Nations General Assembly observers

Preliminary Analysis of the MERCOSUR and European Union Agreement, 2019 - Ministries Suggest That the Agreement will Impact a Consumer Market of 773 Million People - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Other Consumer, Consumer, Continents, Trade blocs, Organizations, World, Mercosur, United Nations General Assembly observers, Economy of South America, Free trade agreements, European Union, European Union–Mercosur relations

The "Preliminary Analysis of the MERCOSUR and European Union Agreement, 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Preliminary Analysis of the MERCOSUR and European Union Agreement, 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • During the last 20 years, the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR have been discussing and developing a trade agreement to boost the economies of both blocs.
  • After final approval, this may be the world's biggest agreement between economic blocs and will have a positive impact on trade of goods and services.
  • Ministries suggest that the agreement will impact a consumer market of 773 million people, and together the blocs will represent 25% of global GDP at 19 trillion.

Latest news - Declaration of the Co-Presidents on Post-Cotonou Negotiations during the 38th JPA - Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Continents, World, Organizations, Trade blocs, United Nations General Assembly observers, ACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, European Union, European Development Fund, ACP–EU development cooperation

The Co-Presidents of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (JPA) welcome the progress made so far in the negotiations on the strategic priorities of the future agreement and on the regional protocols.

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  • The Co-Presidents of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (JPA) welcome the progress made so far in the negotiations on the strategic priorities of the future agreement and on the regional protocols.
  • They recall that the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly has a prominent role to play to ensure democratic oversight of the future agreement, provide for an open, frank and comprehensive parliamentary dialogue and to promote democracy and human rights.
  • The Co-Presidents therefore consider it fundamental for the new institutional framework to include a strengthened ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.
  • Regional Partnership Parliamentary Committees shall hold yearly meetings, and not be dependent on the meetings of the Regional Partnership Council of Ministers being convened.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Partners Forum Highlights Immense Strength of Islamic Finance Globally

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Monday, December 9, 2019
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, Islamic banking, United Nations General Assembly observers, Banking, Financial services, Islamic Development Bank, ITFC, Jeddah, Western Asia, Bisri Dam

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), successfully concluded its Partners Forum 2019: Investing for Impact, which was held on the 5th December in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), successfully concluded its Partners Forum 2019: Investing for Impact, which was held on the 5th December in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Hani Salem Sonbolsteered far reaching discussions with key partners who assist ITFC in achieving its mission as the preferred provider of trade solutions across the Islamic world.
  • ITFC was joined by a host of local, regional and international finance institutions alongside official delegates from Pakistan and other member countries.
  • The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Partners Forum Highlights Immense Strength of Islamic Finance Globally

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Monday, December 9, 2019
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, Islamic banking, United Nations General Assembly observers, Banking, Financial services, Islamic Development Bank, ITFC, Jeddah, Western Asia, Bisri Dam

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), successfully concluded its Partners Forum 2019: Investing for Impact, which was held on the 5th December in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), successfully concluded its Partners Forum 2019: Investing for Impact, which was held on the 5th December in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Hani Salem Sonbolsteered far reaching discussions with key partners who assist ITFC in achieving its mission as the preferred provider of trade solutions across the Islamic world.
  • ITFC was joined by a host of local, regional and international finance institutions alongside official delegates from Pakistan and other member countries.
  • The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group.

Press release - Towards a Conference on the Future of Europe

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Friday, December 6, 2019
Organizations, International organizations, United Nations General Assembly observers, World, Member of the European Parliament, President of the European Commission, Sassoli, European Union

On Monday 9 December, MEPs from the Constitutional Affairs Committee will vote on their input to Parliaments Conference of Presidents (i.e.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday 9 December, MEPs from the Constitutional Affairs Committee will vote on their input to Parliaments Conference of Presidents (i.e.
  • President Sassoli and political group leaders) on the organisation of the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe.
  • This will in turn help define Parliaments position in the negotiations with the Council and the Commission on the structure, mission and objectives of the Conference.
  • Background

    The Conference, to be organised by Parliament, Council and Commission, is among Commission President von der Leyens most prominent commitments.

Highlights - Union Budget 2020: Committee and plenary to vote on outcome of conciliation - Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
United Nations General Assembly observers, International organizations, Confederations, European Union, Organizations, World

Union Budget 2020: Committee and plenary to vote on outcome of conciliation

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  • Union Budget 2020: Committee and plenary to vote on outcome of conciliation

    On 18 November 2019, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2020 Union budget during the conciliation procedure, setting the overall funding levels at EUR 168 688,1 million in commitments and EUR 153 566,2 million in payments.

  • The deal adds EUR 850 million to fund priorities requested by Parliament, including Horizon 2020 (research, +EUR 302 million), CEF (energy/transport, +132,8 million), Erasmus+ (+EUR 50 million), the Youth Employment Initiative (+EUR 28,3 million)

    and LIFE (environment, +10 million).

  • Overall, more than half a billion euros are added for climate-related expenditure.On Monday 25 November, BUDG Members will take a close look at the terms of the agreement.
  • The plenary will debate and vote on the provisional agreement during the November II part-session.

Highlights - Debate on EU aid to redundant Carrefour employees in Belgium - Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Organizations, European Parliament, United Nations General Assembly observers, International organizations, Confederations, European Union, Member of the European Parliament, World

"Time to meet citizens expectations" on the EU's long-term budget

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  • "Time to meet citizens expectations" on the EU's long-term budget

    On Thursday 10 October, MEPs will debate and vote on a resolution on the EU's next long-term budget for 2021-2027, calling on the Council to finally open talks so that a deal can be reached in a timely manner.

  • Given that negotiations on the EU's long-term budget can be drawn out over many months, the resolution calls on the Commission to prepare back-up plans allowing for the extension of the current budget in case a deal is not reached in time.
  • This would ensure that citizens, organisations and projects currently benefiting from EU funding are not suddenly cut off from crucial resources.The BUDG negotiating team is composed of MFF co-rapporteurs Jan Olbrycht (EPP, PL) and Margarida Marques (S&D, PT), own resources co-rapporteurs Jos Manuel Fernandes (EPP, PT) and Valrie Hayer (Renew Europe, FR), as well as Rasmus Andresen (Greens, DE) and Johan Van Overtveldt (ECR, BE), BUDG chair.The Parliament has been ready to negotiate since November 2018, when it adopted its position, including concrete figures for programmes and proposals to overhaul the EU's own resources system.
  • The European Council is expected to discuss its orientations on the long-term budget during a summit on 17-18 October.

Highlights - BUDG to vote on resolution to 2020 budget - Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Organizations, European Parliament, United Nations General Assembly observers, International organizations, Confederations, European Union, Member of the European Parliament, World

"Time to meet citizens expectations" on the EU's long-term budget

Key Points: 
  • "Time to meet citizens expectations" on the EU's long-term budget

    On Thursday 10 October, MEPs will debate and vote on a resolution on the EU's next long-term budget for 2021-2027, calling on the Council to finally open talks so that a deal can be reached in a timely manner.

  • Given that negotiations on the EU's long-term budget can be drawn out over many months, the resolution calls on the Commission to prepare back-up plans allowing for the extension of the current budget in case a deal is not reached in time.
  • This would ensure that citizens, organisations and projects currently benefiting from EU funding are not suddenly cut off from crucial resources.The BUDG negotiating team is composed of MFF co-rapporteurs Jan Olbrycht (EPP, PL) and Margarida Marques (S&D, PT), own resources co-rapporteurs Jos Manuel Fernandes (EPP, PT) and Valrie Hayer (Renew Europe, FR), as well as Rasmus Andresen (Greens, DE) and Johan Van Overtveldt (ECR, BE), BUDG chair.The Parliament has been ready to negotiate since November 2018, when it adopted its position, including concrete figures for programmes and proposals to overhaul the EU's own resources system.
  • The European Council is expected to discuss its orientations on the long-term budget during a summit on 17-18 October.

Highlights - "Time to meet citizens’ expectations" on the EU's long-term budget - Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Organizations, European Parliament, United Nations General Assembly observers, International organizations, Confederations, European Union, Member of the European Parliament, World

"Time to meet citizens expectations" on the EU's long-term budget

Key Points: 
  • "Time to meet citizens expectations" on the EU's long-term budget

    On Thursday 10 October, MEPs will debate and vote on a resolution on the EU's next long-term budget for 2021-2027, calling on the Council to finally open talks so that a deal can be reached in a timely manner.

  • Given that negotiations on the EU's long-term budget can be drawn out over many months, the resolution calls on the Commission to prepare back-up plans allowing for the extension of the current budget in case a deal is not reached in time.
  • This would ensure that citizens, organisations and projects currently benefiting from EU funding are not suddenly cut off from crucial resources.The BUDG negotiating team is composed of MFF co-rapporteurs Jan Olbrycht (EPP, PL) and Margarida Marques (S&D, PT), own resources co-rapporteurs Jos Manuel Fernandes (EPP, PT) and Valrie Hayer (Renew Europe, FR), as well as Rasmus Andresen (Greens, DE) and Johan Van Overtveldt (ECR, BE), BUDG chair.The Parliament has been ready to negotiate since November 2018, when it adopted its position, including concrete figures for programmes and proposals to overhaul the EU's own resources system.
  • The European Council is expected to discuss its orientations on the long-term budget during a summit on 17-18 October.

Capital Bank Named One of the "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker.

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Singapore University of Social Sciences, Multilateral development banks, United Nations General Assembly observers

is pleased to announce that American Banker has named it a top employer in 2019 for theseventh annual survey of the "Best Banks to Work For ."

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  • is pleased to announce that American Banker has named it a top employer in 2019 for theseventh annual survey of the "Best Banks to Work For ."
  • The team had high praise for the Bank's work environment and culture, calling it a collaborative environment, a fun place to work, with flexibility and 'awesome' paid time off.
  • "We make recruiting a top strategic priority," says Edward Barry, Chief Executive Officer at Capital Bank.
  • Says Suss, "We look forward to continuing to welcome new talent to our family, and making Capital Bank the "Best Bank to Work For" in 2020."