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The Development of India’s Corporate Debt
Market
February 2008
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summary (1mb)
This report, by the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading,
examines the potential for development of the corporate debt market
in India, and the conditions that might promote this. The analysis
combines desk research of India-specific literature and work in
related markets, in conjunction with interviews with senior
industry figures in India. Both market-specific issues and
economy-wide factors are examined, and the report makes a number of
practicable recommendations which have the potential for swift
implementation.
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2007 Research Review
January 2008
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An overview of the activities of the City of London's research
programme during 2007. This document reviews all publications under
five key areas: London and the UK Economy, City Industries,
Competitiveness, Financial Regulation, and Employment &
Regeneration. The review also includes an additional section on the
contribution of financial and professional business services to the
City of London, Greater London and UK economies.
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The impact of churn and migration on
population estimates for Central London
December 2007
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report (624kb)
This research was commissioned from the London School of
Economics by Central London Forward (CLF), a new cross sector
alliance led by six Central London boroughs. The report shows that
Central London is absorbing a disproportionate concentration of
international migrants and has a transient population of visitors,
migrants and commuters much larger and more rapidly growing that in
any other urban area within the UK.
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The Role of the Commercial Sector in
Economic Development
November 2007
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report (1.3mb)
A group of academics and consultants affiliated with London
South Bank University was appointed to identify and evaluate
different models for private sector delivery of economic
development services in the areas of: i) Business enterprise and
support; ii) Training and skills; iii) Property portfolio and asset
management; iv) Public realm and urban space management. The
research examines a range of delivery models, evaluating their
efficacy and cost-effectiveness and assesses the scope for a
greater involvement of the commercial sector in this work.
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London's Place in the UK Economy, 2007 -
08
October 2007
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report (4mb)
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summary (2mb)
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In the sixth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economics
evaluates and measures London's pivotal importance to the health
and success of the wider UK economy. Special topics in this edition
include the future of manufacturing in London; the role of tourism;
and the threats and opportunities for London from emerging market
economies.
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The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI)
2
September 2007
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summary (684kb)
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This is the second edition of the GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group
Limited. The GFCI evaluates the competitiveness of 50 financial
centres worldwide by bringing together the results of online
surveys completed by financial services leaders and 54 separate
indices of competitiveness.
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The Impact of Recent Immigration on the London
Economy
July 2007
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report (694kb)
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summary (288kb)
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This report, by the London School of Economics and Political
Science, examines the impact of recent, current and projected waves
of international migration both on the competitiveness of the
London economy and on the economic welfare of residents and
workers. The report finds that years of unprecedented
migration to London have strongly boosted the London economy and
had a neutral effect on housing rental – but boroughs need a change
in Government policy to adapt to increasing pressures on public
services.
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Comparative Implementation of EU Directives
(lll) - Insurance Mediation
May 2007
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report (920kb)
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summary (278kb)
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release
This report, by CRA International, surveys the implementation of
the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) across the EU15 and
provides a detailed comparative analysis of the process in four
countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The report
analyses the manner and impact of implementation of IMD upon
insurance intermediaries throughout the EU.
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The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services
to the EU Economy 2007
May 2007
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report (603kb)
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summary (248kb)
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The centre for economic and business research (cebr)
investigates the role, structure and importance of wholesale
financial services in the European Union. The report
contributes to the debate on how to evaluate the economic impact of
the Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) and on the timeliness of
the exercise. It also investigates the importance of
wholesale financial services to the EU economy within the context
of globalisation; analyses the degree of integration within
European wholesale financial services; and analyses the impact and
importance of clusters within the industry.
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Stamp duty: its impact and the benefits of its
abolition
May 2007
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report (422kb)
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summary (241kb)
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This report, written by Oxera and commissioned by the City of
London Corporation, the London Stock Exchange, the Association of
British Insurers and the Investment Management Association,
assesses the impacts of abolishing stamp duty. The report looks at
the impacts of stamp duty on the cost of capital of UK listed
companies; savers with particular reference to pensions; trading
behaviour and investment decisions; and government expenditure and
tax revenues.
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City of London
Resident Population Analysis
April 2007
Download the Population Analysis full
report (5.74mb)
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summary (1.10mb)
This is the first time the City has published a comprehensive
document presenting all the demographic, health and education
information and statistics for its residents in the Square
Mile.
The report is a planned response, in partnership with the City
& Hackney Primary Care Trust, to the Government White Papers
Every Child Matters, Our Health, Our Care Our Say and
Commissioning framework for health and well-being.
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The Competitive Impact of London’s Financial
Market Infrastructure
April 2007
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report (545kb)
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summary (247kb)
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This report, written by Bourse Consult, analyses the development
of London’s financial market infrastructure, assesses its impact on
the City’s performance, and identifies the policy imperatives that
should be addressed to sustain competition and international
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The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI)
1
March 2007
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report (1mb)
Download The Global Financial Centres Index
executive summary (754kb)
Read the Global Financial Centres Index report press
release
The GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group Ltd, evaluates the
competitiveness of 46 financial centres worldwide. This
edition is the first of what will be a biannual index, charting how
financial centres rate relative to each other on an ongoing
basis. |
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The European Post-Trading Industry: Assessing
the Impact of Market and Regulatory Changes
February 2007
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(1mb)
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summary (264kb)
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NERA Economic Consulting examines the European Commission's
recent Working Document on the post-trading industry and analyses
the potential strengths and weaknesses of this approach. The report
aims to assist both the Commission and the industry in moving
towards the shared goal of more efficient and cost-effective
financial market infrastructure. |
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2006 Research Review
January 2007
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PDF (1mb)
An overview of the activities of the City of London's research
programme during 2006. This document reviews all publications under
four broad topics: London and the UK Economy, City Industries,
Financial Regulation and Employment. An additional section features
a digest of statistics relating to the City.
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Comparative Implementation of EU Directives
(ll) - Money Laundering
December 2006
Download the Money Laundering Directive full
report PDF (846kb)
Download the Money Laundering Directive
executive summary PDF (280kb)
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law
(BIICL) examines the comparative implementation of the EU Second
Money Laundering Directive. The report examines the way in which
the Directive has been implemented in the United Kingdom, Spain,
Italy, Greece, Poland and Lithuania and the arrangements for
monitoring and enforcing compliance with the legislation. It is
hoped that the findings of the report will help to identify the
changes that will be required to implement the Third Money
Laundering Directive by December 2007.
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London's Place in the UK Economy, 2006-07
November 2006
Download the London's Place 06-07 full report
PDF (749kb)
Download the London's Place 06-07 executive
summary PDF (301kb)
In the fifth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economic
Forecasting highlight the increased importance of London’s wealth
and tax generating capabilities at a time when the overall UK
budget balance is continuing to deteriorate. The report gives a
clear message to policy makers that London’s continued growth and
high productivity are critical for the future health of the
nation. |
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