EACC & Member News Archives - Page 7 of 9 - European American Chamber of Commerce Florida

08 Feb

EACC & Member News

Data Privacy Dish – Cross-border Transfer Master Class

Posted by EACCFLED
February 8, 2022

Does a U.S. controller need to use the SCCs when it onward transfers data received from a European to a non-EEA processor? Companies are allowed to transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) if they are (1) transferring data to an entity that is within a country that has been recognized by...

08 Feb

EACC & Member News

Five Tips To Keep Your Business Off Regulators’ Radars During Supply Chain and Other Economic Disruptions

Posted by EACCFLED
February 8, 2022

Businesses must educate themselves about the federal and state regulations that are implicated by supply chain disruptions, and stay attuned to regulators’ signals regarding what these laws require — economic phenomena with global impact do not excuse non-compliance with state or federal regulations. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

25 Jan

EACC & Member News

Video – Greetings from the EACC Global Network and its Executive Directors !

Posted by EACCFLED
January 25, 2022

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvRp560jmrnxTGoy5QAvWB8uVq7CyPeJJ

08 Dec

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 18 – December 2021

Posted by EACCFL
December 8, 2021

02 Dec

EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Hosts Program on Impact of International Travel Rules & Immigration Back-Logs on Transatlantic Business

Posted by EACCFLED
December 2, 2021

For the first time since it launched in February 2020, the EACC Florida welcomed participants to an in-person program held on November 30 at Greenberg Traurig on "International Travel Rules & Immigration Back-Logs: Back to Business as Usual or Long-Term Impact?" Speakers included Scott Bettridge, Immigration Practice Chair at Cozen O’Connor and Peter Cerda,...

01 Dec

EACC & Member News

What Employers Need to Know as the US Welcomes Back International Travelers

Posted by EACCFLED
December 1, 2021

Following a nearly 20-month closure, the Biden administration rescinded the country-specific international travel restrictions and announced the suspension of the COVID-19 travel bans effective Nov. 8. This new proclamation has implemented a global vaccination requirement for all adult foreign national air travelers pursuant to CDC-specific regulations. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

01 Dec

EACC & Member News

The Brave New World of Data Privacy: Benchmarking Corporate Compliance

Posted by EACCFLED
December 1, 2021

In 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — a sweeping modernization of European privacy laws — went into effect. Two years later, in 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — the first general data privacy regime in the United States — was implemented. When you combine weekly headlines about data privacy...

01 Dec

EACC & Member News

The Banking Industry Must Lead Europe’s Recovery

Posted by EACCFLED
December 1, 2021

The financial services industry must play a leading role in supporting European economies as they move through the ongoing crisis into recovery, according to HSBC Group Chairman Mark Tucker. He was speaking at the opening of the 2020 European Banking Congress, which brings together senior bankers from across Europe. It was the first time...

01 Dec

EACC & Member News

DAC8: Creating a Clearer Picture around Cryptocurrencies

Posted by EACCFLED
December 1, 2021

On 10 March 2021, the EU Commission launched a public consultation aimed at strengthening the rules on administrative cooperation and expanding the exchange of information regarding e-money and cryptoassets. The findings from this public consultation, which is now closed, will feed a new update to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC). DAC8, as it’s...

01 Dec

EACC & Member News

Solar Installers Expand into New Services to Meet Market Needs

Posted by EACCFLED
December 1, 2021

Hiring the staff necessary to do the work is also crucial. Origis employs 70 personnel in the ROC and another 500 O&M technicians across the country. Eyman said Origis brings senior technicians to solar sites and hires new technicians from communities to service those arrays. Read more. Compliments Origis Energy

19 Nov

EACC & Member News

Consul General of Belgium Visits Florida

Posted by EACCFLED
November 19, 2021

On November 19, Christina Sleszynska, Executive Director of EACC Florida, had the great pleasure of meeting Consul General of Belgium Michel Gerebetzoff and Belgian Trade and Investment Commissioner Yves Dubus at a reception hosted by Manuel Molina, Honorary Consul of Belgium in Miami. The Consul General is based in Atlanta and his jurisdiction covers...

18 Nov

EACC & Member News

Irish Ambassador Announces Irish Consulate General in Miami

Posted by EACCFLED
November 18, 2021

Christina Sleszynska, EACC Florida Executive Director, met with Dan Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, on November 15 in Miami. He used the opportunity of his visit to announce the establishment of a Consulate General of Ireland in Miami in 2022. This is excellent news for the transatlantic business community in Florida....

09 Nov

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 17 – November 2021

Posted by EACCFL
November 9, 2021

03 Nov

EACC & Member News

Multi-country Payroll (MCP) Consolidation Demystified – Key Considerations for an Employee-Centric Payroll

Posted by EACCFLED
November 3, 2021

Learn about the challenges, benefits and key considerations when consolidating multi-country payroll operations with a single payroll service provider. Read more. Compliments TMF Group

03 Nov

EACC & Member News

Antin Infrastructure Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Origis Energy

Posted by EACCFLED
November 3, 2021

Funds managed by Antin Infrastructure Partners, an infrastructure investment firm, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Origis Energy, a U.S. renewable energy platform, from its CEO and president Guy Vanderhaegen, and Global Atlantic Financial Group. Read more. Compliments Origis Energy

03 Nov

EACC & Member News

Seven Steps to Tackle a USD50 Trillion Challenge

Posted by EACCFLED
November 3, 2021

Global supply chains need USD100 trillion of investment by 2050 if they’re to achieve net zero – and as much as half of it is required by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).That’s the estimate in new research by HSBC and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which highlights SMEs as a ‘new front’ in the battle...

03 Nov

EACC & Member News

EU Proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Posted by EACCFLED
November 3, 2021

The European Union is considering implementation of a new carbon policy, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), that could profoundly impact the global import/export market. A carbon-pricing system for imports into the EU, the CBAM is aimed at adjusting the price of certain imported products to the amount of CO2 emissions incorporated in them,...

03 Nov

EACC & Member News

U.S. Government Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign Visitors Arriving by Air; Modifies Pre-Departure Testing and Data Collection Requirements

Posted by EACCFLED
November 3, 2021

On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation titled Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic (the proclamation), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a trio of orders that impose additional restrictions and documentary requirements on airlines and other air operators, passengers, and...

13 Oct

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts

Podcasts – Deep Dive: International Expansion of Operations

Posted by EACCFLED
October 13, 2021

This month's Deep Dive in partnership with Global Miami Net is on International Expansion of Operations. Businesses are often keen to add to their footprint overseas. International expansion can unlock many benefits, such as increasing brand exposure and customer base, taking advantage of the attractive incentives on offer in certain regions, or enjoying geographical advantages...

13 Oct

EACC & Member News

A Message from Alan Sutin, EACC Florida President

Posted by EACCFLED
October 13, 2021

Dear Friend of EACC Florida, The unprecedented global pandemic of the past 20 months has resulted in seismic shifts in policies governing immigration and international travel restrictions, border closures, tariffs, and trade. These have placed new challenges for transatlantic businesses and in many ways strained the transatlantic relationship politically. Although the Florida economy is recovering,...

12 Oct

EACC & Member News

Have You Ever Wondered how Solar Panels Get Cleaned?

Posted by EACCFLED
October 12, 2021

Check out the cleaning process at Origis Energy's Lamar County solar site! View here. Compliments Origis Energy

12 Oct

EACC & Member News

New Forms of Digital Money Could Spur Growth

Posted by EACCFLED
October 12, 2021

One banking innovation being developed is a new form of digital money known as Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). These are legal tender backed by a central bank or government authority, which means they are transparent and stable – avoiding many of the risks associated with some other forms of digital money, particularly cryptocurrencies...

12 Oct

EACC & Member News

California’s “Personal Information” vs. Europe’s “Personal Data”: Similar But Different.

Posted by EACCFLED
October 12, 2021

Data privacy has become one of the greatest areas of risk and concern for business. It is also quickly becoming a heavily regulated field with the adoption in Europe of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016 and the adoption in California of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018 and the California...

12 Oct

EACC & Member News

Cross-Border Expansion: What are the Key Considerations?

Posted by EACCFLED
October 12, 2021

Businesses are often keen to add to their footprint overseas. International expansion can unlock many benefits, such as increasing brand exposure and customer base, taking advantage of the attractive incentives on offer in certain regions, or enjoying geographical advantages that facilitate an easier flow of goods and services across borders. But with reward comes...

12 Oct

EACC & Member News

Travel Bans To Be Rescinded; Proof of Vaccination To Be Required.

Posted by EACCFLED
October 12, 2021

On Monday, September 20, 2021, the White House announced that the Biden administration plans to ease travel restrictions on all international travelers coming into the United States. Beginning in early November 2021, the United States will rescind the current geographic COVID-19 travel bans implemented for individuals from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, U.K., Ireland,...

08 Oct

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 16 – October 2021

Posted by EACCFL
October 8, 2021

21 Sep

Chapter News, EACC & Member News, News

EACC EU/US Travel Ban Survey

Posted by EACCFLED
September 21, 2021

The European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) conducted a survey between September 13 and 17, 2021 to better understand how the EU/US travel ban in place since Spring 2020 has impacted companies engaged in transatlantic business. The survey was conducted by EACC’s local chapters on both sides of the Atlantic. 132 responses were received with...

15 Sep

Chapter News, EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts, News

Podcasts – Deep Dive: Transatlantic Trade

Posted by EACCFLED
September 15, 2021

This month's Deep Dive in partnership with Global Miami Net is on Transatlantic Trade. The European Union and the United States have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world. Although overtaken by China in 2021 as the largest EU import source for goods, the transatlantic...

03 Sep

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 15 – September 2021

Posted by EACCFL
September 3, 2021

03 Sep

EACC & Member News, News

Addressing Solar Asset Under-Performance

Posted by EACCFLED
September 3, 2021

The 2021 kWh Analytics Solar Risk Assessment revealed that solar projects are more than thirteen times more likely to chronically under-perform their initial production forecasts over a multi-year period than expected. In this episode featuring kWh Analytics CEO Richard Matsui, Power Players by Origis dives deep into this under-performance trend and explains how advancing...

03 Sep

EACC & Member News, News

Businesses Have Woken Up to Net Zero

Posted by EACCFLED
September 3, 2021

Closing remarks by HSBC Group Chief Executive Noel Quinn's at this year’s Climate Innovation Forum during London Climate Action Week (LCAW) where he offers insights into business’s attitudes on topics from sustainable finance to global climate policy and biodiversity. Listen here. Compliments HSBC

03 Sep

EACC & Member News, News

Immigration: Department of State Issues Guidance Extending Validity of NIEs.

Posted by EACCFLED
September 3, 2021

On July 6, 2021, the US Department of State issued guidance extending the validity of certain National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) granted to travelers through U.S. embassies and consulates abroad for those subject to restrictions. The guidance affects certain travelers coming into the United States from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the...

03 Sep

EACC & Member News, News

A Global Guide to Tax Compliance

Posted by EACCFLED
September 3, 2021

This white paper providers the answers to fourteen essential tax compliance questions and insight from local experts to help minimize your tax compliance risks. TMF Group provides a global perspective, while also highlighting local challenges. Download here. Compliments TMF Group

03 Sep

EACC & Member News, News

4 Things To Know About COVID ‘Long-Haulers’ At Work

Posted by EACCFLED
September 3, 2021

Read about some of the challenges employers face with employees with long-term COVID-19 symptoms. But even before accommodation and leave requests start trickling in, employers would be wise to have their protocols for handling those requests locked in and avoid trying to figure out what to do on the fly. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

11 Aug

Chapter News, EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts, News

Podcasts – Deep Dive: Immigration

Posted by EACCFLED
August 11, 2021

Our third Deep Dive in partnership with Global Miami Net is on Immigration: What are the broad immigration categories into the US and what are they key differences? How are the recent Executive Orders impacting immigration into the US – especially from European countries? And what about the Global Pandemic? What are the key...

07 Jul

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 14 – July 2021

Posted by EACCFL
July 7, 2021

06 Jul

EACC & Member News

Staffing for Solar Hypergrowth: The Clean Energy Workforce Challenge

Posted by EACCFLED
July 6, 2021

Hear from clean experts from across the globe on how the industry will create the nearly 1 million-person workforce needed for a 100% renewable energy future. Listen here. Compliments Origis Energy

06 Jul

EACC & Member News

Central Bank Digital Currencies Explained

Posted by EACCFLED
July 6, 2021

This form of digital money could replace cash and transform the banking system globally within a generation. The benefits could include increased growth and reduced poverty in the emerging world – and even tastier drinks in your local coffee shop. Read more. Compliments HSBC

06 Jul

EACC & Member News

Re-Mobilizing the Global Workforce — the EU & U.S. Perspectives

Posted by EACCFLED
July 6, 2021

This article discusses the COVID-19 impact on mobility in the European Union and the United States, with a specific focus on evolving travel restrictions and bans, as well as what the near future may have in store for mobility. Read more. Compliments Greenberg Traurig

06 Jul

EACC & Member News

Global Business Complexity Index 2021

Posted by EACCFLED
July 6, 2021

Get Insight on the Global and Local Trends Impacting the Ease of Doing Business Around the World. Managing cross-border operations, or expanding into new jurisdictions, can pose many challenges for businesses. The new report from TMF Group brings clarity to the complexities of corporate compliance, wherever you operate. Read more Compliments TMF Group

06 Jul

EACC & Member News

New Florida Trade Secrets Law

Posted by EACCFLED
July 6, 2021

The Combating Corporate Espionage in Florida Act, is billed as a new tool that will help prosecutors fight foreign governments and their agents who steal trade secrets. There is a concern however that the new Florida trade secrets law that aims to target China and other foreign agents looking to steal intellectual property, casts...

01 Jul

Chapter News, EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts, News

Podcasts – Deep Dive: Data Protection

Posted by EACCFLED
July 1, 2021

Our second Deep Dive in partnership with Global Miami Net is on Data Protection: What is it? How does it work? Why is it important? What are the differences between Europe and the US? What about Latin America? What are the key issues affecting transatlantic business? Featuring David Zetoony from the Greenberg Traurig law...

18 Jun

EACC & Member News, Europe-LatAm Focus, News

EIB Confirms Climate Commitment at ALIDE’s General Assembly of EU, Latin American and Caribbean development banks.

Posted by EACCFLED
June 18, 2021

The annual meeting of Latin American and Caribbean banks was held on 25 and 26th May. At that occasion, European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer confirmed the European Investment Bank's commitment to continue playing an important role in fostering sustainable investment as Latin America recovers from the pandemic. Read more.

15 Jun

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 13 – June 2021

Posted by EACCFL
June 15, 2021

14 Jun

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Global Newsletter – Summer 2021

Posted by EACCFL
June 14, 2021

03 Jun

Chapter News, EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Podcasts, News

Podcasts – Deep Dive: Brexit 101

Posted by EACCFL
June 3, 2021

Our first Deep Dive in partnership with Global Miami Net is on Brexit 101: What is it? What’s going to happen? What will the impact be? Why is it important for the US? Will it have an impact in Florida and/or LatAm? The show features Simon Hart and Brad Ashton from RSM, a Member...

03 Jun

EACC & Member News

Florida Solar and Storage Summit

Posted by EACCFLED
June 3, 2021

Want to find out more about solar, storage, electric vehicles and electric vehicle infrastructure and explore current and future trends across the State of Florida and the Southeast at-large? Join the Florida Solar Energy Industry Association (FLASEIA) in Orlando, FL for the Florida Solar and Storage Summit on June 3 to kick-off the 2021...

03 Jun

EACC & Member News

Digital banking: transcending transactions

Posted by EACCFLED
June 3, 2021

Read about a digital banking trend across HSBC’s network and coming soon to a bank near you. Read more. Compliments HSBC

03 Jun

EACC & Member News

The European Commission Proposal for Regulating Foreign Subsidies Control

Posted by EACCFLED
June 3, 2021

European Commission proposed a Regulation to tackle foreign subsidies causing distortions in the European Union’s internal market (the Proposal).The Commission is concerned that subsidies granted by non-EU countries may cause distortions in the internal market and undermine the level playing field within the EU, especially when they are used to finance participation in public...

03 Jun

EACC & Member News

Work from anywhere: compliance risk or an opportunity for employers?

Posted by EACCFLED
June 3, 2021

For many employees, working from home has become a new normal. Something that was once an exclusive benefit offered only to the few, quickly became par for the course for the many, as a result of the Covid pandemic. Many companies will have to engage with remote or flexible working arrangements in the longer...

«‹5 678 9 ›»