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Obama-Modi hail new partnership between US and India
President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck up a new partnership on Monday that promises to unlock trade between the two of the world’s major economies.
Europe on tenterhooks as Syriza forms new Greek government
The radical left-wing party Syriza formed Greece’s new government after going into an unlikely coalition on Monday with the right-wing Independent Greeks party.
New Saudi king quick to promise business as usual
King Salman, who acceded to the throne of Saudi Arabia following the death of his half-brother King Abdullah on Friday, moved swiftly to reassure the world it would be business as usual in the oil-rich kingdom.
AIRINC reveals Q4 2014 quarterly cost-of-living insights
Global mobility data, constultancy and service provider AIRINC has published a selection of cost-of-living findings from its study for the final quarter of 2014.
QE plan to kickstart the eurozone economies
The European Central Bank (ECB) attempted to breathe life into the stagnating economies of the 19 nations in the eurozone by announcing a comprehensive programme of quantitative easing on Thursday.
Russian Central Bank ‘preparing to cut’ 17 per cent interest rate
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) is preparing to reduce record interest rates just a month after its shock decision to increase them by 650 base points to 17 per cent.
Obama appeals for unity to a querulous Congress
President Barack Obama appealed for an end to the partisan bickering in Congress that has all but paralysed Washington in recent years as he delivered his penultimate State of the Union address.
Chinese growth slows as economy shows signs of rebalancing
China’s economic expansion last year stood at its weakest for 24 years, official figures showed on Tuesday. But the slowdown was not as great as many analysts had predicted.
IMF pessimistic about global growth during 2015
The International Monetary Fund slashed its forecast for global growth on Tuesday amid concerns over a slowdown in the eurozone and China, and the economic contraction in Russia.
US set for ‘historic talks’ over new Cuba ties
Roberta Jacobson, the US assistant Secretary of State, will arrive in Cuba today at the start of a potentially historic mission to normalise relations between the two nations after more than a half-century of acrimonious division.
Investors eye property in ‘secondary’ European cities
Overseas property investors, primarily those in Asia and North America, will be looking at “secondary” cities in Europe for real estate investment and development during 2015, according to a new survey.
UK economy ‘set to grow at fastest rate in a decade’
The UK economy will grow this year at its fastest rate in a decade, according to a report published on Monday by the EY Item Club, an influential business forecasting group.
Lagarde hails US and UK growth in a ‘lopsided’ world
The head of the International Monetary Fund has heaped praise on the performances of the US and UK economies but warned that, by themselves, they would probably not be able to rescue a global economy that was “too low, too brittle and too lopsided”.
Surprise interest rate cut in India – and more to come?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) surprised markets and sent the rupee surging on Thursday by cutting its interest rate by 25 base points to 7.75 per cent.
China set to open Shanghai e-commerce to foreign ownership
China is preparing to allow foreign investors to “fully own e-commerce companies” in its Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ), the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Modest real-wage growth on cards? CIPD assesses 2015’s prospects
Mark Beatson, chief economist at the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), has issued his annual employment outlook for the UK in 2015.
Tough at the top: Supporting the movers and shakers who are driving the recovery
This is the first of our series looking at how to support VIPs on the move, whether they are CEOs, entrepreneurs, High Net Worth Individuals, financiers or leaders in their particular field.
News
Carney: tech companies should pay more tax
Technology companies should pay more tax and operate with a greater "sense of responsibility," according to the Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.
Three owner Hutchinson in talks to buy O2
A nervous Europe awaits the outcome of the Greek election
Human capital reporting key to long-term view: CIPD study launch
SilverDoor and serviced apartments recognised at hotel industry awards
Features
Global mobility in the UAE: Trends and traditions
With expats comprising nearly 50 per cent of its population, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is playing an increasingly significant role in both international business and tourism. In this new mobility study, US-headquartered Graebel Relocation explains why it attracts global organisations and their international assignees.
Singapore: Flying high for global mobility
Brazil: Exploring the latest global mobility trends
Tech trends in India: Transforming the economy?
Counter offers on the rise as 2015 becomes a candidate’s market
Jonathan Tepper: Why this expat is giving up his US citizenship
Singapore curbs firm’s work pass privileges for discriminatory practices
In Focus
Re:locate Awards 2014/15 Webinar 2 now available
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Re:locate Awards 2014/15: your questions answered!
Re:locate Awards 2014/15: It’s not too late to sponsor!
Best Managing or Growing Talent Initiative: award profile
Excellence in Employee & Family Support: award profile
Technological Innovation in Relocation: award profile
Global Health & Wellness: award profile
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It covers the full spectrum of international relocation topics, to support those relocating, operating, or setting up operations overseas. Each issue is packed with authoritative, topical features on subjects ranging from international assignment policy and practice to removals, and from education to expat banking, plus coverage of global mobility events. Digital magazines for Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe are also published quarterly. Register now for your free copies.
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David Sapsted Reports
Obama-Modi hail new partnership between US and India
President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck up a new partnership on Monday that promises to unlock trade between the two of the world’s major economies.
Europe on tenterhooks as Syriza forms new Greek government
The radical left-wing party Syriza formed Greece’s new government after going into an unlikely coalition on Monday with the right-wing Independent Greeks party.
Former chief reporter at The Times and news editor and New York correspondent for The Telegraph among other journals, David Sapsted writes sharply observed news for Re:locate.
Media
Catch the excitement of the Re:locate Awards
Business visitors predict surge to London
Immigration strategies for Brazil: Podcast
Changes for Canadian foreign workers: Podcast
Increase in foreign investment in Ireland
Education Explained
Education Explained: Applying for a school place in England
As part of the Education Explained series, providing information and practical guides, Rebecca Marriage takes a look at applying for a school place in England.
Education Explained: The International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate
As part of the Education Explained series, looking at the choices for relocating families, Rebecca Marriage examines the International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate.
Education Explained: Apprenticeships in England
As part of the Education Explained series, looking at the education options for relocating families, Rebecca Marriage takes a close look at Apprenticeships in England.
Analysis by Ray Furlong
Powerhouse economies to profit as oil prices plummet
The price of oil has fallen by more than 20 per cent since June. It sounds like good news for anyone who wants to be mobile, implying as it does cheaper petrol or air fares.
China’s economy takes the lead – but the U.S. profits
China has overtaken the United States to become the world’s biggest economy, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Ray Furlong is Multimedia Editor at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. He spent 17 years at the BBC as a World Service presenter and foreign correspondent. For Re:locate he writes exclusive analysis of international affairs.
Latest Corporate Finance News
Obama-Modi hail new partnership between US and India
President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck up a new partnership on Monday that promises to unlock trade between the two of the world’s major economies.
Europe on tenterhooks as Syriza forms new Greek government
The radical left-wing party Syriza formed Greece’s new government after going into an unlikely coalition on Monday with the right-wing Independent Greeks party.
Carney: tech companies should pay more tax
Technology companies should pay more tax and operate with a greater "sense of responsibility," according to the Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.
Immigration News
New US-Cuba trade and travel rules come into force
New travel and trade regulations between the US and Cuba come into force today, softening the US embargo that has been in place for half a century.
Vietnam: Eleven service sectors eligible for work permit exemptions
Pro-link GLOBAL advises that by way of a new Circular 41/2014/TT-BCT the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has introduced Work Permit Exemption regulations for Intra-Company Transfers (ICTs) working in 11 service sectors.
Dyson warns against expelling international students
Inventor Sir James Dyson, one of Britain’s most successful businessmen, has attacked proposals by Home Secretary Theresa May to expel international students from the UK as soon as they graduate.
Policy
Unlocking the retention power of the end-of-service gratuity
Are corporate retirement savings schemes becoming the secret weapon in the battle for talent?
Assignment compensation: Issues to consider in expatriate reward
At the Symposium Events Expatriate Management and Global Mobility Forum 2014, presentations from AIRINC, Mercer and Atkins highlighted issues to consider when delivering remuneration to international assignees.
Tough at the top: Supporting the movers and shakers who are driving the recovery
This is the first of our series looking at how to support VIPs on the move, whether they are CEOs, entrepreneurs, High Net Worth Individuals, financiers or leaders in their particular field.
Serviced Apartment Solutions
SilverDoor and serviced apartments recognised at hotel industry awards
Hotel industry body HBAA has presented SilverDoor’s business partnerships director, Stuart Winstone with the Tim Gasson Award and acknowledged the serviced apartments sector as an “integral part of the association”.
SilverDoor wins Business Travel award
Independent serviced apartment agent, SilverDoor, has won the award for Best Serviced Apartment Provider at the Business Travel Awards 2015.
Frasers Hospitality strengthens foothold in China’s second tier cities
Frasers Hospitality, provider of premium serviced apartments and hotel residences, is eyeing a bigger share of the China market with the addition of 10 more serviced residences in China’s second-tier cities of Tianjin, Nanchang, Hefei, Dalian, Kunming, Wuxi and Chengdu, and two more in the key cities of Shanghai and Shenzhen.
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Whether you’re coming to the UK from abroad, moving within the UK, or going overseas for work on an international assignment, we’re here to help, with the latest news, articles and practical advice on a range of key subjects, from property and schools to lifestyle, partner’s career options and settling in your new area.
From new graduates and young professionals, through families with children, to senior executives, we have something for everyone.
