Safe-havens like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc outperformed last week, as the unambiguously hawkish statements from Fed chair Powell added to the uncertainty over the impact of the omicron COVID variant and sent risk assets tumbling worldwide. A mixed jobs report out of the US did little to steady nerves in equity and credit … Continued
Prague (10th November 2021) – The European Fashion Accelerator (EFA) starts on November 15th with a series of educational programmes to be streamed on the EFA webpage and youtube channel. The focus of this year’s EFA is creating a sustainability platform, supporting the rise of small businesses and wellbeing in the challenging online world. Eight … Continued
Waterlogic is a global leader in the manufacture, supply and operation of excellent drinking water solutions to all organisations. Since 1992 Waterlogic has been supporting businesses across the globe in providing safe and healthy hydration to their employees, patrons and customers. At the forefront of their ‘purity and security’ proposition is Waterlogic’s range of workplace … Continued
Allen & Overy has announced that it has advised W.A.G. payment solutions plc on its acquisition of 100% shareholding in WebEye Telematics, no. 1 Hungarian fleet management solution provider. The team was led by senior associate Jakub Čech, supervised by managing partner Prokop Verner, who were supported by junior lawyer Tereza Veverková. Hungarian law advice … Continued
Effective January 1, 2022, Martina Kneiflová, formerly a tax partner and leader of the Czech Republic’s human resources advisory team, who is responsible for mobility and immigration in the CEE region and is also a member of the Chamber of Tax Advisors of the Czech Republic, will lead EY CR. She will replace Magdalena Souček, … Continued
Advisory firm EY has achieved carbon negative status. Put simply, since October 2021, it has managed to offset more emissions than it produces in what is another successful step in implementing the long-term emissions plan that EY has committed to through 2025. A year ago, the Company celebrated its achievement of the first phase – … Continued
We at the BCC believe that no one should feel alone during old age, and that everyone should live with dignity until the end. That is why we decided to support one of our members Domov Sue Ryder which helps older people and their families when the circumstances of ageing may seem difficult. Please join … Continued
BCC Member OPIM are currently running a Survey! It would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a moment to fill it in! OPIM , specialises in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and has created a platform called D&I Shapers. It is a place for organisations thriving for systematic change in DEI. One of their many … Continued
Allen & Overy advises on block trade in CZG – Česká zbrojovka Group shares through an accelerated bookbuilding Allen & Overy announced today that it advised WOOD & Company Financial Services, a.s., acting as sole global coordinator, on a block trade disposal of shares in CZG – Česká zbrojovka Group SE (the Company) by certain shareholders (the Colt … Continued
Dollar rallies as monetary tightening comes into focus The dollar’s blistering rally gathered speed last week as markets brought forward their expectations for Fed hikes, while the European Central Bank’s aggressively dovish communications hammered the euro. Looking ahead, the US Treasury will sell an unusually large amount of bonds in auction, and it is not … Continued