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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS

05 Nov

Chapter News

ECB | Leaders Address the “Future of Money” and Policy Lessons

Executive Board member Piero Cipollone highlighted ongoing initiatives to redesign euro banknotes, develop a retail digital euro, and adapt financial infrastructure to tokenized finance. Simultaneously, outgoing board member Isabel Schnabel delivered a reflection on navigating volatile monetary environments, focusing on tool choice and economic shocks. Keynote speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the eighth International Conference of Regional Card Schemes and Retail Financial Market Infrastructures Tirana, 5 November 2026 Money connects people and societies. But to...

05 Nov

Chapter News

Worldbank | Developing Countries’ External Debt Surges to Record $9.4 Trillion

The external debt of developing nations jumped 5.5% in 2025 to a historic peak of $9.4 trillion. This marks the fastest growth pace since 2021 and stands at roughly four times the average seen between 2022 and 2024. The surge is largely driven by a combination of compounding interest on existing loans, currency fluctuations, and high borrowing needs to cover slowing domestic growth. Compliments of World Bank

04 Nov

Chapter News

EU | Roadmap for next wave of member states

The Commission’s annual review finds Montenegro close to the final stage of accession talks, with its remaining chapters possibly closed by the end of 2026. Albania is aiming to finish negotiations by 2027, Moldova by early 2028 and Ukraine by the end of 2028. The Commission proposed roadmaps for these four countries and plans to integrate candidates gradually into EU energy, transport, digital and defence frameworks. It also reports stalled progress or backsliding in Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...

04 Nov

Chapter News

ECB | Lagarde: Europe’s hot summer is a warning for the economy

In a blog post, ECB President Christine Lagarde says this summer’s heatwaves, droughts and wildfires had only a small, short-lived effect on euro area growth. She warns the longer-term costs are larger: output in affected regions stays about 1.5% lower two years after a heatwave and about 3% lower four years after a drought, and only about a quarter of catastrophe losses in Europe have historically been insured. She calls for an EU-level public-private reinsurance scheme, faster grid and...

03 Nov

Chapter News

EU | Commission takes new steps to prepare Europeans for growing crisis risks

As Europe faces increasingly frequent and complex crises, the European Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen preparedness across the EU. From helping citizens protect themselves during emergencies to ensuring that national civil protection systems can keep operating when disaster strikes, the EU is delivering concrete measures to make Europe more resilient. Today, at the European Civil Protection Forum, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib presented new guidelines to help people and communities prepare for emergencies, including...

02 Nov

Chapter News

ECB | Integrated, open and resilient: Europe’s strengths in a fragmenting world

Speech by Boris Vujčić, Vice-President of the ECB, at the Central Bank of Ireland’s Financial System Conference Dublin, 2 November 2026 Thank you to the Central Bank of Ireland for organising this conference and inviting me to speak. It is a great pleasure to be here in Dublin. Ireland illustrates why the topics of today’s event – from geopolitics to financial resilience – are timely. Ireland has one of the most open economies in the world and it is deeply integrated into...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

12 Nov

WEBINAR | Transatlantic Expansion Barometer 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The EACC Network is pleased to invite you to an exclusive webinar presenting the 2026 EACC–OCO Global–RSM Transatlantic Expansion Barometer, with a timely look at how transatlantic investment trends are evolving amid major geopolitical and economic shifts.

18 Nov

Transatlantic M&A Update: What’s happening across the Atlantic

08:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Transatlantic M&A market trends continue to evolve amid shifting geopolitical signals, regulatory expectations, and changing economic conditions. This panel discussion brings together cross‑border experts to unpack what’s driving deal activity between the United States and Europe and what investors and corporate leaders should be watching next.

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PARTNER EVENTS

17 Nov

WEBINAR | Selling in the U.S. | How U.S. Buyers Really Decide

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Hosted by Sandler | A complimentary, hands-on hour for international sales professionals winning business in the United States.

19 Nov

PKF International Business Conference

02:30 PM - 06:45 PM

Hosted by PKF O' Connor Davies | Join us in-person or virtually for an exclusive event exploring business, tax, technology and risk issues shaping cross-border activity. Hear from industry leaders and advisers as they share practical insights and global perspectives on international banking, private-client planning and mobility, M&A, AI and cybersecurity and tax considerations across Latin America, Spain and the United States.

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MEMBER NEWS

06 Nov

Member News

IPTI | Property Tax in the News – November 2026

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I am pleased to draw your attention to a paper recently published by the London School of Economics and Political Science titled “Wealth and Property Taxation in the United States”. The Abstract to this 71-page erudite academic research paper states: “We study the history and geography of wealth accumulation in the United States using newly collected historical property tax records from the early 1800s onward. These records come from the administration of the General Property Tax - a tax that aspired to cover...

05 Nov

Member News

Trepp | Despite Higher Rates, Net-Lease Retail REITs Stay on a Buying Spree

Many retail property-owning REITs reported third-quarter earnings in recent weeks, and the five specialists in net-leased retail properties had one thing in common: They were busy buying. Given the relative dearth of construction in the retail sector—Marcus & Millichap puts the construction pipeline at a mere 0.3% of existing inventory at midyear—it's not surprising that capitalization rates didn't necessarily increase during the latest quarter, despite the higher cost of capital. The 10-year Treasury yield averaged 4.76% in the third quarter,...

04 Nov

Member News

Osborne Clarke | New patent and life sciences team in Germany

Osborne Clarke expands German patent litigation and life sciences regulatory team Osborne Clarke has added a patent litigation group to its Frankfurt office. It is led by new equity partner Nora Keßler and includes a counsel who can appear before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). In Munich, the firm has hired a life sciences regulatory counsel from White & Case. The new teams will cover national patent cases, arbitration and UPC proceedings, and healthcare and healthtech regulation. Why it matters: US...

04 Nov

Member News

Worley | CP2 LNG expansion contract in Louisiana

Worley has signed a reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction contract with Venture Global for the CP2 Expansion at the CP2 LNG export terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The award builds on Worley’s existing EPC role on CP2 Phases 1 and 2. Its Houston, Baton Rouge and Reading teams will lead the work, and Venture Global is targeting a final investment decision in early 2027. More US LNG export capacity bears directly on Europe’s long-term gas supply and on transatlantic energy...

30 Oct

Member News

Brunello Cucinelli | Raises 2026 Forecast Amid Industry Slump

MILAN, Italy — While the global luxury sector faces a pronounced slowdown, Italian high-fashion house Brunello Cucinelli continues to demonstrate remarkable financial resilience. The brand announced it is raising its full-year 2026 sales growth expectations to 12%, bucking the downward economic trends currently plaguing massive multi-brand conglomerates like LVMH. Exceptional Third-Quarter Performance The upward revision follows a stellar third-quarter financial report. Driven by sustained demand across international markets, the luxury label achieved a 13.5% surge in third-quarter revenue, with sales reaching...

30 Oct

Member News

Flen Health | Medical Innovation Closer to U.S. Approval

Belgian biopharmaceutical pioneer and EACCNY premium member Flen Health has achieved a critical regulatory milestone in its expansion into the United States healthcare market. The company announced a successful pre-IND (Investigational New Drug) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its highly anticipated topical drug candidate, VES gel. The advanced, enzyme-based formulation is designed specifically to treat chronic diabetic foot ulcers, a widespread and severe medical condition that currently lacks highly effective, rapid-healing therapeutic options. Following positive alignment...

Member Spotlight

Levine Keszler is an independent French corporate law firm founded in 2018, providing agile, high-quality legal services for complex transactional operations. The firm offers tailored solutions with deep market insight, combining flexibility and precision to meet client needs across diverse industries. As a member of the European American Chamber of Commerce New York (EACCNY), Levine Keszler actively fosters transatlantic business connections and contributes to discussions on regulatory trends, ESG frameworks, and corporate governance. With expertise in cross-border transactions and sustainable investment strategies, the firm delivers global perspectives grounded in local knowledge. Amid recent unrest in France, Levine Keszler remains committed to resilience, stability, and supporting its community.