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Corporate governance of financial groups

Companies today, in particular banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions, increasingly operate their businesses in a group structure. This working paper examines the corporate governance of these groups, paying particular attention to financial groups, and includes an international perspective on corporate and financial laws. It identifies good practices and regulatory considerations for group governance.




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United Kingdom Imports Intra Eu - Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips & Riding-Crops

Imports Intra Eu - Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips & Riding-Crops in the United Kingdom decreased to 0.62 GBP Million in February from 0.70 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips & Ridi in the United Kingdom averaged 0.61 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.37 GBP Million in February of 2015 and a record low of 0.06 GBP Million in December of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips &.




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United Kingdom Imports Intra Eu - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubricants, Waxes

Imports Intra Eu - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubricants, Waxes in the United Kingdom decreased to 119.70 GBP Million in February from 135.12 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubrican in the United Kingdom averaged 79.98 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 162.57 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 28.96 GBP Million in December of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubr.




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United Kingdom Imports Intra Eu - Ships, Boats & Floating Structures

Imports Intra Eu - Ships, Boats & Floating Structures in the United Kingdom decreased to 7.71 GBP Million in February from 7.85 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Ships, Boats & Floating Structu in the United Kingdom averaged 22.16 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 466.94 GBP Million in April of 2010 and a record low of 0.91 GBP Million in August of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Ships, Boats & Floating Str.




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United Kingdom Imports of Umbrellas Sticks Whips & Riding-crops

Imports of Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips & Riding-crops in the United Kingdom decreased to 9.11 GBP Million in February from 10.81 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips & Riding-crops in the United Kingdom averaged 4.98 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.81 GBP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 1.79 GBP Million in December of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Umbrellas, Sticks, Whips & Riding-crops.




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Portugal Stock Market (PSI20)

The PSI 20 decreased 1027 points or 19.51% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Portugal. Historically, the Portugal Stock Market (PSI20) reached an all time high of 15080.99 in March of 2000. The Portuguese Stock Index PSI 20 is a benchmark stock market index which tracks the performance of 20 companies with the largest market capitalization and share turnover in the Euronext Lisbon Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, capitalization weighted index. The PSI 20 Index has a base value of 3000 as of December 31, 1992.




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Panama Stock Market (BVPSI)

The BVPSI decreased 66 points or 14.57% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Panama. Historically, the Panama Stock Market (BVPSI) reached an all time high of 490.09 in May of 2018. The Panama Stock Exchange BVPSI Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the biggest companies listed on the Panama Stock Exchange. The BVPSI Index has a base value of 100 as of December 3 1, 2002.




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Philippines Stock Market (PSEi)

The PSEi fell 31 points, or 0.6% to 5,622 on Friday, reversing from a 0.3% gain in the previous session, amid growing concerns over a further contraction in the second quarter of the year after the Philippine economy shrank by 0.2% in the first quarter, the worst in 22 years. On Thursday, the global rating agency Fitch revised the revised Philippines credit outlook to 'stable' from 'positive' and affirmed its debt grade at BBB. Meanwhile, signs of easing tensions between the US and China helped to curb losses. Declines were led by property stocks (-1.2%), financials (-1.1%), and services (-0.2%); while a rise in oil prices helped mining and oil stocks to rise by 0.2%. For the week, the PSEi lost 1.4%. Historically, the Philippines Stock Market (PSEi) reached an all time high of 9078.37 in January of 2018. The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of the most representative companies listed on The Philippine Stock Exchange. It is a free-float, capitalization-weighted index. The PSEi has a base value of 2922.21 as of September 30, 1994.




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Switzerland Exports of Pumps Compressor Etc.

Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc. in Switzerland increased to 160.78 CHF Million in March from 159.13 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc. in Switzerland averaged 176.31 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 247.04 CHF Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 137.84 CHF Million in August of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Pumps, Compressor, Etc.




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Japan Imports - Shrimps,Prawns & Lobsters,Fresh,Chilled Or Frozen

Imports - Shrimps,Prawns & Lobsters,Fresh,Chilled Or Frozen in Japan increased to 11751.63 JPY Million in March from 10159.63 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Shrimps,Prawns & Lobsters,Fresh,Chilled in Japan averaged 17022.24 JPY Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30336.06 JPY Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 10159.63 JPY Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Shrimps,prawns & Lobsters,fresh,chille.




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Mexico Imports - Vegetable Saps And Extracts, Pectic Substances

Imports - Vegetable Saps And Extracts, Pectic Substances in Mexico increased to 18169 USD THO in March from 10863 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Vegetable Saps And Extracts, Pectic Subs in Mexico averaged 11461.34 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21239 USD THO in June of 2014 and a record low of 5479 USD THO in December of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Vegetable Saps and Extracts, Pectic Su.




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Mexico Imports - Stoppers, Caps & Lids, Capsules For Bottles

Imports - Stoppers, Caps & Lids, Capsules For Bottles in Mexico increased to 13050 USD THO in March from 11278 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Stoppers, Caps & Lids, Capsules For Bott in Mexico averaged 16318.77 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22069 USD THO in June of 2015 and a record low of 10746 USD THO in September of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Stoppers, Caps & Lids, Capsules For Bo.




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Mexico Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor

Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor in Mexico increased to 22531 USD THO in March from 21589 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor in Mexico averaged 18440.73 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24303 USD THO in May of 2019 and a record low of 13649 USD THO in September of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Soups & Broths & Preparations Therefor.




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Mexico Imports of Soaps Lubricating Products Waxes Etc

Imports of Soaps, Lubricating Products, Waxes, Etc in Mexico increased to 48540 USD THO in March from 38622 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Soaps, Lubricating Products, Waxes, Etc in Mexico averaged 42835.28 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51426 USD THO in June of 2017 and a record low of 34873 USD THO in December of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Soaps, Lubricating Products, Waxes, Etc.




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Mexico Imports of Shrimps & Prawns Incl In Shell

Imports of Shrimps & Prawns, Incl In Shell in Mexico increased to 2961 USD THO in March from 2020 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Shrimps & Prawns, Incl In Shell in Mexico averaged 5560.14 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27654 USD THO in May of 2014 and a record low of 8 USD THO in April of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Shrimps & Prawns, Incl In Shell.




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Mexico Imports of Ships Boats & Floating Structures

Imports of Ships, Boats & Floating Structures in Mexico decreased to 1882 USD THO in March from 3932 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Ships, Boats & Floating Structures in Mexico averaged 11055.01 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 150918 USD THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1212 USD THO in July of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Ships, Boats & Floating Structures.




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Italy Imports of Building & Repairing of Ships & Boats

Imports of Building & Repairing of Ships & Boats in Italy decreased to 22.33 EUR Million in January from 1000.58 EUR Million in December of 2019. Imports of Building & Repairing of Ships & Boats in Italy averaged 91.84 EUR Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1263.50 EUR Million in November of 2008 and a record low of 2 EUR Million in August of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Imports of Building & Repairing of Ships & Boats.




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How MPs voted on the indicative votes

Visual analysis: see the MP votes and who best shares your views




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How MPs voted on May’s withdrawal deal defeat

Visual analysis: see how your MP voted




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How MPs voted on the second round of indicative votes

MPs again fail to reach a majority for any Brexit option




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Co-founders urged to agree ‘pre-nups’ with their partners

Conflicts over strategy and management can kill a company




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A third of start-ups aim for social good

But social entrepreneurs struggle to attract sufficient funding




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Scale-ups prioritised in UK productivity drive

Government emphasis on high growth enterprises has intensified, but results are mixed




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Start-ups advance to test overseas markets

The city exports more goods and services per job than any other in Britain




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From Psycho to Parasite: why the basement is cinema’s scariest location

Ever since I was knee-high to Nosferatu, I have loved steps and stairs on screen




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Snapshot: ‘Lartigue — The Boy and the Belle Époque’

The book captures the carefree, haute-bourgeois lifestyle of the young photographer




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Dubai steps up efforts to revive property market

Emirate seeks to get grip on sector after prices fall 40% from their 2014 peak




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Saudi Arabia launches oil price war after Russia deal collapse

Kingdom to raise crude production and offer deep discounts just as coronavirus hits demand




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Andrew Tinkler dumps Stobart stake

Former CEO and fifth-largest shareholder severs ties with group that sacked him




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Take long lunches, go home at four: tips for the modern boss

Simon Kuper on how a new generation of CEOs has a different approach to life at the top




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UK steps up plans to train 50,000 form fillers for post-Brexit trade

Gove unveils ‘customs agent academy’ and is talking to freight businesses




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Gilead antiviral drug remdesivir flops in first trial

Exclusive: Disappointing results revealed in draft documents published accidentally by WHO




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Shipping groups make plea to help fatigued crews go home

Tens of thousands of mariners are stranded because of coronavirus restrictions




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Australia faces ‘humanitarian disaster’ on board cruise ships 

Trade union issues warning as coronavirus fears leave 11,000 crew members stranded at sea 




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Fall of the roaming empire: telecom groups face revenue loss as travel collapses 

Industry forecast to suffer $25bn hit this year as coronavirus changes working life




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Lucinda Williams swaps reflection for action in Good Souls Better Angels

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock




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FirstGroup taps UK for £300m as buses and trains are left empty

Transport group also expects its Greyhound bus service to receive US financial support




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Taiwan keeps its borders shut despite virus success

Taipei says foreign visitors will be allowed to enter once a vaccine is discovered




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FT Weekend Quiz: William Blake, ‘Psycho’ and ‘EastEnders’

Our ‘Round on the Links’ quiz tests your ability to draw connections. Thinking caps on!




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Should super-apps share the spoils with restaurants?

In China, a shrinking bottom line has intensified the already tense affair of splitting profits




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Lockdown drives boom in healthcare apps

Social distancing forcing GPs and patients to conduct their consultations online




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NMC Health collapse leaves battle lines drawn

Scandal at former FTSE 100 company has damaged reputations of London and the UAE




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PepsiCo’s food and drink combo serves it well in lockdown snacking surge

Sales rise but company warns revenues will decline as bar and restaurant closures hit beverages




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Europeans urged to eat their way through steak, chips and cheese glut

Food and farm industry desperate to shift mountain of produce as pandemic decimates demand




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HSBC and UBS restructure, Lloyds slips up

Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss the latest restructuring plans at HSBC and UBS, and the embarrassing mishandling of wills at Lloyds Bank. With special guest Eric Moore, fund manager at the UK's Miton Income Fund.


Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, David Crow, banking editor, Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, and Nicholas Megaw, retail banking correspondent.

 

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Goldman's tech tie-ups, DBank's turnaround and bankers' misconduct

Matthew Vincent and colleagues discuss Goldman Sachs and Amazon - another big tech tie-up for the Wall Street name, Deutsche Bank's profit targets, and what a case of stealing from a workplace canteen tells us about the current climate for ethics and compliance in banking. With special guest Russell Quelch of Redburn, the equity research house.


Contributors: Matthew Vincent, regulation correspondent, Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, Robert Smith, capital markets correspondent, and Laura Noonan, US banking editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

 

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Iraq warns over threat to public sector pay from oil price collapse

Prime minister designate says government could be unable to pay half of the salaries of 3m-strong workforce next month




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Billionaire vs president — Assad family dispute grips Syria

Rami Makhlouf’s complaints against his cousin show strains in power structure




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A different league: Peter Aspden on our soccer psychosis

The praise lavished on football’s retiring greats has been wildly overblown, says the FT’s arts writer. Other cultural pursuits are far worthier of grown-ups’ attention  


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The life of a song: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Peter Aspden tells the story of Burt Bacharach’s feelgood anthem ‘Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head’  


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