Rising corruption ‘putting democracy at risk’ says Index

The 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International this week finds what it calls ‘a global pattern of stagnating anti-corruption efforts and a worldwide crisis of democracy.’

Immigration update: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore entered into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Vietnam is expected to follow. The agreement includes provision for immigration regulations that may result in new programs or changes for business visitors, investors and skilled workers from CPTPP member countries.

Crown World Mobility immigration update: Russia, Romania, New Zealand, Brazil and Australia

Changes to immigration rules in Russia, Romania, New Zealand, Brazil and Australia.

Protectionism fears dominate G20 summit

While the G20 meeting yields little progress on global issues the US and China agree to a truce on increases in trade tariffs and May tries to build enthusiasm for future UK trade deals.

Crown World Mobility Immigration Update: Colombia, Indonesia and Malaysia

A new registry of foreign workers in Colombia, updates to the Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA) and Work Permit (IMTA) in Malaysia, and enforcement of existing rules in Indonesia are announced.

Schools giant Cognita to be acquired by Jacobs Holding

Cognita is to be acquired by Swiss company, Jacobs Holding, in a multi billion pound deal.

UK "looking outside EU for financial partners"

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond says the UK is looking beyond Europe to other markets including China and Brazil. What other visions for the future does the Chancellor have for a post-Brexit Britain?

MBE for King’s Training director

Samantha Whay-Jenkins, director of King’s Training Panama (part of the King’s Group) has picked up an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her work in promoting British business in the region.

Change at top for world’s most expensive expat destination

UK wages might have risen, but new analysis by ECA International shows average expatriate pay, benefits and tax in the UK fell compared to this time last year, making it cheaper to assign people here.

Boris claims Latin America ‘fired up’ for trade deals

Following a five-day visit to Latin America Boris Johnson has claimed the region is excited for future trade deals with the UK.