More Trade News in Brief – Week 24 (4–10 June 2012)

* EU Starts Free Trade Talks with Armenia

 

1 June 2012, Brussels

 

The European Union (EU) and Armenia have agreed to begin negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Area.

 

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* Report on G20’s Trade & Investment

 

31 May 2012

 

WTO, OECD & UNCTAD published a report showing the negative impact of protectionist and discriminatory trade measures.

The seventh WTO-OECD-UNCTAD report for the G-20 on trade and investment reveals that government-imposed trade and investment restrictions continue to be an obstacle for global growth and development.

 

Please consult the report here.

 

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* Hong Kong-Portugal DTA Comes Into Force

 

On June 3^rd come into force the agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (DTA) signed between Hong Kong and Portugal.

 

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* Canada Starts Investment Talks With Benin and Burkina Faso

 

The Canadian government has launched negotiations on foreign investment promotion and protection agreements (FIPAs) with Benin and Burkina Faso.

 

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* India and Bahrain Sign TIEA

 

The governments of India and Bahrain have signed a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA).

 

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* Annual Asset Management Report: Facts & Figures in Europe – EFAMA

 

31 May 2012, Brussels

 

EFAMA published the Fifth Annual Review Asset Management in Europe: Facts & Figures (using data as at end 2010).

This report take a tour of european the industry looking at its overall size, general structure, asset allocation and client base.

 

Please see the Report.