The IMF’s latest edition of Finance & Development carries a feature on tax havens by Nicholas Shaxson, a contributor to Brave New Europe and Tax Justice Network (author of Treasure Islands and the more recent The Finance Curse,) entitled Tackling Tax Havens
Economics
S & P Global: Decline in eurozone factory orders among sharpest on record in October
Key findings: HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI at 43.1 (Sep: 43.4). 3-month low. HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Output Index at 43.1 (Sep: 43.1). Unchanged. October’s contraction in new orders among strongest ever recorded Read HERE
Geopolitics
German Foreign Policy: “Optimally positioned for war”
German Defence Minister Pistorius pushes ahead with organisational shake-up. The Bundeswehr continues its trajectory, first begun in 2014, towards war with Russia. Military and civilian elements to be interlocked Read HERE
Economics
Reuters: Uber drivers are employees, not contractors, says Dutch court
Union says ruling will give workers more pay, rights Uber says to appeal against Dutch court decision Latest setback for companies in gig economy Read here
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