Monthly Focus Point: May18-Jun18

GDPR (EU’s “General Data Protection Regulation”) went live on the 25th of May 2018 as I am sure everyone in the EU is aware of by now, if not for any other reason, just for receiving about a trillion of email messages from various organizations, asking you to provide your consent for them to continue Read more about Monthly Focus Point: May18-Jun18[…]

#IT bond yields increase over concerns about new coalition government intentions

#IT 10-year bond yields rose to 2.2% today compared to 1.9% a week ago, in light of the possibility of the new coalition government requesting a debt haircut from its international creditors, in accordance ti their leaked draft proposals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marios Charalambous (@mnconsultingglobal) Worth-noting is that several Read more about #IT bond yields increase over concerns about new coalition government intentions[…]

Something’s Gotta Give #5: An exceptional man

This week I am going to share with you a story worth-spreading. For better or worse my job entails meeting with quite a few people, most of them in high places. For better or worse, those that I meet irrespective of country and industry, are very much alike. The people one usually gets to meet Read more about Something’s Gotta Give #5: An exceptional man[…]

Report on EU GDP/Investment ratios, 2007-2017

I have many times in the past pointed out the importance of the rule of law in attracting investments to a particular country. As a matter of fact, I believe that it is more important than future economic prospects (which in their own turn, are also affected by the rule of law.) The #EC published Read more about Report on EU GDP/Investment ratios, 2007-2017[…]

Long Story Short #5: Spring break

Spring is here. Some see it as an excuse to take a break, others see it as a chance for rebirth and renewal. The way you will use your springtime will dictate how easy your next winter will be. It is not enough to just “get by” anymore. You will need to ensure that you Read more about Long Story Short #5: Spring break[…]

2018 OECD review of the Greek economy

The key issue for Greece to be in a position to continue on its own post-August 2018, was, is, and will continue to be the increase of private investment. And for private investment to pick up, trust in the rule of law and the national government’s willingness to proceed with structural reforms, are necessary conditions. Read more about 2018 OECD review of the Greek economy[…]