Category: Economics

  • The End Of The Monetary World As We Know It…

    [box size=”large” style=”rounded” border=”full”]The End Of The Monetary World As We Know It?[/box] The most significant event in monetary history since 1971 occurred last week. An event that threatens to upend the global balance of power, the economy of the world, and your portfolio.To understand the significance of this event and the potential scale of…

  • Global political volatility is leading to heightened levels of political violence and political risk

    [box size=”large” style=”rounded” border=”full”]Aon publishes 2018 Risk Maps for Political Risk, Terrorism and Political Violence[/box] – Political Violence: The likelihood of interstate conflict, even involving major powers, is at the highest point since the end of the Cold War. Growing geopolitical competition and weak leadership in international diplomacy have contributed to increased risks of armed…

  • China Takes Top Spot in Multinationals’ Global Investment Plans

    Guangzhou, followed by Shenzhen Rated Most Favored Investment Destination in China GUANGZHOU, China, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (“AmCham South China“) today released its 2018 White Paper on the Business Environment in China and 2018 Special Report on the State of Business in South China. The 533-page 2018 White Paper, now in its tenth year, presents a highly researched,…

  • KPMG Issues Wide-Ranging, Digital Resource Outlining Practical Implications Of U.S. Tax Reform

    NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — When President Trump signed into law H.R.1 in December 2017, it marked the culmination of a lengthy process in pursuit of business tax reform that encompassed more than 20 years. Recognizing that the implementation of the new law could present challenges for corporate taxpayers, KPMG’s Washington National Tax practice today released a digital…

  • Davos: Chinese proposal for the common good

    BEIJING, Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on Chinese proposal for meeting global challenges and creating a better world: The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) has opened in Davos, Switzerland. Government leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, economists and scholars are meeting together at the world’s highest-level economic forum to explore the key theme of “Creating a…

  • Bloomberg Tax Issues Report Highlighting Impact Of Sweeping Tax Reform On Key Industries

    ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Bloomberg Tax today issued Industry-Specific Impact of Tax Reform, a special report that helps tax professionals understand how the recently enacted changes to the tax code may offer opportunities, increase compliance challenges and add complexity for businesses. Major industries highlighted include banking, health insurance, hospitality, manufacturing, financial planning, private equity, real estate, retail…

  • China International Import Expo To Debut In Shanghai, Helping Boost World Trade

    SHANGHAI, Jan. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant move to further support the growth of global trade, China International Import Expo (CIIE) will launch its first exhibition at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 5 to 10, November 2018. With an exhibition area covering over 59 acres (240,000 square meters), CIIE signals the Chinese government’s latest…

  • U.S. Tax Legislation Update

    By now most of you know that pending tax reform legislation is underway. On November 16th, the House of Representatives’ passed its version – HR 1: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Also on November 16, the Senate Finance Committee approved its amendments. Next week we should see the full Senate’s vote. As promised during…

  • FSDC holds forum to explore monetary and financial issues of Hong Kong

    [box size=”large”]The Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong today (November 14) jointly hosted a forum to give students an opportunity to learn more about the monetary and financial issues of Hong Kong.[/box] Today’s forum, the 23rd event under the FSDC Practitioner Speakers Series, featured Non-Official Member of the Executive…