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What's next for Luminor?
This month members had an exclusive opportunity to visit Luminor for monthly Business After Hours and be first to hear more on bank's recently announced partnership with private equity fund Blackstone Group. View presentation - Economic overview and investment trends!
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Superpower of networking
September's Meet AmCham event, filled with new insights and fun, was a success. AmCham's new members presentations were complemented by an excellent presentation and networking session led by Tales Rosa of Cegepa Learning Company. Members enjoyed ice-breaking group activities that were both fun and educational.
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Setting stage for Saeima election
Representatives from seven political parties presented their vision for Latvia's future and priorities of each party's economic program as well as shared their views on improving the court system and insolvency processes, increasing government efficiency, addressing income inequality and labor shortage, advancing education reforms during the joint Chamber debate.
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CRC, Nordtext and Richard Hunter join membership
CRC, Nordtext and Richard Hunter have recently joined the Chamber. Read further to find out more about their businesses. We welcome them to the AmCham community!
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New Membership Directory available
We have recently published our annual Membership Directory for 2018-2019. The directory is available both as a hard copy and online as a PDF copy. Let us know if you would like additional hard copies!
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Preparing for the new accounting law
FICIL calls to participate members interested in contributing to the new Accounting Law on February 12. If you would like to join the meeting discussing the draft law, please sign up: here
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AmCham urges to adopt Whistleblower protection law
On September 18, AmCham Latvia sent a letter to the Saeima pointing out the necessity to adopt the Whistleblower Protection Law in Latvia until the end of the current Saeima's term. According to AmCham President Arnis Kakulis, "Whistleblower protection is a significant tool for combatting corruption, bribery, fraud and other illegal acts in both the public and private sectors. In the long term the creation of such an institution will only benefit both businesses and public interests and will help to promote a healthy corporate culture of accountability and integrity."
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Your input on tax deductions for charitable giving requested
AmCham has received suggestions from several members to look at the impact of the new tax system on donations to public benefit organizations. According to a recent survey, corporate donations have declined by 38% y-o-y to date. If you have comments or recommendations on this matter, please share them with us.
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Accenture opens brand new office in Teika
Accenture Latvia that currently employs more than 1550 employees in Latvia, decided to open a new office with 500 work places in New Teika, in the office of 4,000 square meters of 16-story building Teodors.
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Kronbergs Čukste Derling joins LEVIN Law network of law firms
Kronbergs Čukste Derling has announced that their law firm has joined a new pan-Baltic advocate network, LEVIN Law. Kronbergs Čukste LEVIN is a member of LEVIN network of law firms which also includes Glikman Alvin LEVIN in Estonia and Dominas LEVIN in Lithuania.
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Blackstone invests EUR 1 billion in Luminor
On September 13, Luminor has announced a new strategic investor - Blackstone investment fund with EUR 1 billion investment. Nordea and DNB have entered into an agreement to jointly sell 60 percent of Luminor to Blackstone. As a result of the transaction, each of Nordea and DNB will hold 20 percent of Luminor.
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SEB bank: Financial literacy starts in schools
In the last three years SEB professionals have visited 500 schools in the Baltics, giving over 1000 lessons on financial literacy to more than 21 000 kids.
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What's next for Luminor?
This month members had an exclusive opportunity to visit Luminor for monthly Business After Hours and be first to hear more on bank's recently announced partnership with private equity fund Blackstone Group. View presentation - Economic overview and investment trends!
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Superpower of networking
September's Meet AmCham event, filled with new insights and fun, was a success. AmCham's new members presentations were complemented by an excellent presentation and networking session led by Tales Rosa of Cegepa Learning Company. Members enjoyed ice-breaking group activities that were both fun and educational.
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Setting stage for Saeima election
Representatives from seven political parties presented their vision for Latvia's future and priorities of each party's economic program as well as shared their views on improving the court system and insolvency processes, increasing government efficiency, addressing income inequality and labor shortage, advancing education reforms during the joint Chamber debate.
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Bringing Latvians back home
The social movement "Latvija Strādā", uniting Latvia-based employers, is eager to contribute to the current remigration tendencies. The goal of the movement is to return at least 1000 nationals to the Latvian labor market in a year. Up to now 78 employers have pledged to return 272 people, and more than 40 people have returned and are currently working in Latvia.
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