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EU Charges Amazon With Antitrust Violations

Risk & Compliance

EU Charges Amazon With Antitrust Violations

Regulators say Amazon illegally uses nonpublic data that it collects from sellers on its retail platform to boost sales of its own-label products.

By Matthew Heller | November 10, 2020

EU Agrees to $857B Economic Recovery Plan

EU Agrees to $857B Economic Recovery Plan

"This is a good deal, this is a strong deal, and most importantly, this is the right deal for Europe right now."

By Matthew Heller | July 21, 2020

European Firms Get Billions in Virus Protections

European Firms Get Billions in Virus Protections

Governments in Europe are providing state loans, credit guarantees and tax deferrals to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on businesses.

By Matthew Heller | March 18, 2020

Insolvencies Are on the Rise in Western Europe

Insolvencies Are on the Rise in Western Europe

Slowing economic and global trade growth, as well as Brexit uncertainty, are the main drivers of the insolvencies.

By David McCann | October 17, 2019

Brexit: No Cause for Celebration

Brexit: No Cause for Celebration

Deeply concerned about the U.K.'s future relationship with the European Union, businesses are waiting anxiously for the rules of separation.

By Kevin Butler and TMF Group | October 18, 2018

Why GDPR Matters

Why GDPR Matters

The GDPR could affect almost every U.S. consumer goods and services company, and plenty of other organizations, that do business in the EU.

By Edward Cyran, Jonathan Marks, and Bill Shipp | February 16, 2018

CFO Data Alert: New EU Law Has Teeth for U.S. Cos.

CFO Data Alert: New EU Law Has Teeth for U.S. Cos.

After May 25, 2018, companies found violating the General Data Protection Regulation are subject to fines of up to 4% of their annual worldwide revenues.

By Brian Cohen | December 28, 2017

EU Hits Google with Record Fine

EU Hits Google with Record Fine

The Internet giant has been ordered to change its practices or face further financial penalties.

By William Sprouse | June 27, 2017

Should U.S. CFOs Worry About EU Cyber Risk Rules?

Should U.S. CFOs Worry About EU Cyber Risk Rules?

Compliance will motivate firms to update their current processes and methodology to assess cyber risks and the related potential business effects.

By Kevin P. Kalinich | February 10, 2017

Don’t Get Financially Stung by the GDPR

Don’t Get Financially Stung by the GDPR

The GDPR’s primary goal is to give control over personal data back to the individual, in this case the European Union citizen.

By Todd Ruback | September 28, 2016

EU Moves to Close Profit-Shifting Tax Loophole

EU Moves to Close Profit-Shifting Tax Loophole

The European Parliamentary Research Service has estimated that corporate tax-dodging costs the EU between $54.5 billion and $76.4 billion a year.

By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2016

EC Could Force Apple to Pay Scads of Back Taxes to Ireland

Risk Management

EC Could Force Apple to Pay Scads of Back Taxes to Ireland

f If the European Commission rules against Ireland's 1991 tax deal, Apple may have to pay back a “material” amount of back taxes.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 30, 2015