Temur Tatishvili, Author at British Reporter

BASCAP picks up second GAC award

The FINANCIAL -- Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP), an initiative of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has been given the 2015 Global Anti-Counterfeiting Award in the Association category. The award is bestowed on BASCAP for having “demonstrated value

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

1 min read

CSR

Secretary-General Appoints Lise Kingo of Denmark United Nations Global Compact Executive Director

The FINANCIAL -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on June 25 announced the appointment of Lise Kingo as Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact. She will succeed Georg Kell, who retires later this year after over 25 years of service

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

1 min read

CSR

Global Compact Companies Send Clear Message in UN General Assembly

The FINANCIAL -- On the third and final day of the United Nations Global Compact’s 15th anniversary event, global business leaders met with Governments in the historic UN General Assembly Hall to demonstrate the growing, strategic role that the private sector plays

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

3 mins read

PEOPLE

European Countries Among Top Places for Gay People to Live

The FINANCIAL -- As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on same-sex marriage, the 71% of Americans in 2014 who say their communities are good places for gays and lesbians to live is not one of the highest percentages in the

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

2 mins read

PEOPLE

Lancaster, Raleigh Residents Most Likely to Say Home Is Ideal

The FINANCIAL -- Residents of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, (78.5%) and Raleigh, North Carolina, (78.2%) are the most likely adults in the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas to agree that their house or apartment is ideal for them and their family. El Paso,

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

2 mins read

Markets

Euronext further expands spotlight segment with options on Refresco Gerber

The FINANCIAL -- Euronext, the primary exchange in the Eurozone, on June 26 expanded its Spotlight segment with options on the shares of Refresco Gerber, the leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and A-brand owners. The new

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

The World Bank Supports Kosovo’s Efforts in Strengthening Cyber Security

The FINANCIAL -- The World Bank is helping to strengthen cyber security in Kosovo by piloting a capacity building assessment aimed at identifying cyber security gaps.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

2 mins read

Business

MIGA Supports Banking Sector in Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Serbia

The FINANCIAL -- The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the political risk insurance and credit enhancement arm of the World Bank Group, announced that it is providing guarantees to support ongoing lending to the real economy by Raffeisen Bank International’s (RBI) subsidiaries

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

Tariff Evasion among Elites in Tunisia Reached US$1.2 Billion

The FINANCIAL -- A new World Bank report documents the widespread practice of avoiding import duties by firms with privileged connections to the regime of former Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. By underreporting the price of imports, Political Connections and

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

A US$2 million Grant to the Palestinian Water Sector Contributes to Strengthening Institutional Capacity

The FINANCIAL -- A $2 million grant to the Palestinian water sector will strengthen the capacity of the water authority and contribute to implement reform initiatives as outlined in the water law. The World Bank additional financing grant will supplement ongoing capacity

by Temur Tatishvili

June 26, 2015

1 min read