Members of Goldman Sach’s derivatives and debt capital markets teams, working on German accounts, have been told to relocate to its offices in Frankfurt. According to two sources with knowledge of the matter, Goldman Sachs has put more than 2… Read More ›
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Britain based financial services likely to have limited market access to EU’s single market regime
The services of London-based financial services, including funds, banks and insurers are likely to be capped in their access to EU’s single market regime. Bloomberg has reported, citing a draft document, that the European Union plans on providing British-based financial… Read More ›
British manufacturers need urgent clarity as to what Brexit means for them: Judith Hackett, chairman of EEF
The chaos of Brexit could be dampened if Theresa May’s government provides ample clarity as to how it will impact British manufacturing, its financial sector and its economy as a whole; sectors across industries have been demanding that the government… Read More ›
British banks should apply for EU license by end of second quarter: ECB
The statement by Sabine Lautenschlaeger, a board member of the ECB, brings more clarity on the outlook of British financial institutions vis-a-vis Brexit. On Wednesday, Sabine Lautenschlaeger, a board member of the European Central Bank made it lucidly clear to… Read More ›
Britain rules out customs union after Brexit: BBC
The move would have profound implications for Britain’s economy and could potentially trigger customs check at EU borders, including the one between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The move is also likely to rid Britain from EU’s single… Read More ›
Britain’s Brexit minister pitches for inclusion of financial services into free trade deal with the EU
Michel Barnier, EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator, had ruled out knowledge of an unfettered access to financial services in any trade deal with Britain. On Tuesday, Britain’s Brexit Minister David Davis stated that its financial services sector wants to be part… Read More ›
Goldman Sachs to st up office in Poland, hire 500 people for its backoffice operations
Cities across the European Union have become prime destinations for international banks in the wake of Britain deciding to leave the European Union. On Tuesday, Goldman Sachs stated it is looking to add 250 more staff to its roaster in… Read More ›
Progress in Brexit negotiation increases the chances of a trade deal between Britain and EU
The outcome of a poll involving 68 economists on the probable impact of on-going Brexit negotiations, makes an interesting read. With Brexit negotiations showing signs of progress, it is likely that they will probably end in a free trade deal,… Read More ›
Advertising giant WPP ads Ford Motor Co to its client roster list
Despite facing strong headwinds this year, Britain’s WPP has managed to retain not only the big names in its client roster but Ford Motor to it as well. On Tuesday, Britain-based WPP, disclosed that Ford Motor Company, one of its… Read More ›
Brexit talks set to enter crucial phase on physical border between Ireland and Northern Ireland
Any kind of disturbance or instability could potentially muddy the waters of Brexit negotiations which are set to enter a critical phase. Pushing for increased stability, Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Foreign Minister, underscored the fact that the country does not need… Read More ›