Der BVDW fasst acht Wochen vor dem sich abzeichnenden EU-Austritt des Vereinigten Königreiches in einer Checkliste für die Digitale Wirtschaft die wichtigsten Hintergründe, Alternativen und nächsten Schritte insbesondere mit Blick auf die Datenschutzfragen zusammen. Darüber hinaus bietet das Dokument wichtige Informationen und Handlungsempfehlungen zum Umgang mit EU-Beschäftigten in UK-Unternehmen sowie UK-Beschäftigten in EU-Unternehmen, zu Steuern und Zöllen und zu den Folgen des Brexit auf EU-Schutzrechte für Marken und Bezeichnungen.

In der Pressemitteilung zur Studie Datentransfers nach BREXIT und in die USA des BVDW werden die Untersuchungsergebnisse kompakt und übersichtlich zusammen gefasst.

Deutsches Aktieninstitut and The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) commented on the proposal for the German Brexit-Steuerbegleitgesetz. They welcome that the provisions include a transition period for existing and directly linked business. Yet, the regulation falls short of the needs of business. In order to avoid a negative impact on the risk hedging of nonfinancial companies, the provisions should also inlcude new derivatives business. Moreover, they point out that the EU contingency measures do not make reference to UK Regulated Markets (Exchanges). This creates further problems for nonfinancial companies trading commodity derivatives on these exchanges. National rules cannot solve this issue, thus it should be worked towards a solution on EU level.

The third position paper of Deutsches Aktieninstitut on the exit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom illustrates based on the examples customs and product authorisations as well as data protection and derivatives, what companies can do to solve the problems arising from Brexit. However, it makes also clear that companies especially in the case of a hard Brexit depend on the involvement of regulators and supervisors and cannot mitigate all problems alone. Without governmental support measures, the transition to the post Brexit era will not be frictionless.

In less than a year, on 30 March 2019, the United Kingdom will most likely be leaving the European Union. How will economic relations develop then? Against this background, GDV has updated its position paper on Brexit. The paper lays out key aspects of the current discussions around Brexit which the insurance industry thinks need to be addressed to minimize any negative consequences of Brexit on insurance business.

In less than one year, on 29 March, 2019, the United Kingdom plans to leave the European Union. The European Council needs to provide a rapprochement between the European Union and the United Kingdom by the end of June. Corporations are worried that even the important transition period is in jeopardy. To prepare corporations for Brexit, the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA), and the Bavarian Business Association (vbw) published a guide to Brexit. The guide, which contains 111 questions and numerous suggestions, prepares German corporations for the economic impact of Brexit.

The United Kingdom is an important trading partner and one of the biggest markets in the European Union for the German chemical-pharmaceutical industry. Also, the United Kingdom plays an important role for German chemical companies as a production and distribution location. In addition to the position paper from November 2017, the updated version contains data and facts such as graphics about Brexit and the German chemistry and pharmaceutical industry.

The paper contains measures required in Germany due to Brexit from the viewpoint of banks and targets decisions makers in Germany.

Key demands of German Employers' Associations regarding Brexit, e.g. labour law, social security, movement of persons, education.

In 2016, goods worth €467 billion have been traded between the UK and the EU27. Brexit will cause significant distortions to these tight trade relations. Therefore, German business urges negotiators to avoid a “hard Brexit” and to allow for a transition period in order to create business certainty. Also, to ensure frictionless EU-UK trade, a deep integration between the EU and the UK should be maintained, and customs should be facilitated.

The burden of non-tariff technical barriers to trade is of similar significance as customs duties. Brexit raises the crucial question of whether the regulation of technical products, chemicals, biocides, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, etc. will remain coherent between the EU 27 and the UK or whether a divergence and a subsequent double burden for the economy is to be expected.

The mobility, transportation and logistics sector is essential for ensuring the free movement of persons, goods and services as well as the proper functioning of the EU internal market. At the same time, it is heavily regulated at European level. While the actual implications of Brexit are still uncertain, maintaining the current level of connectivity is indispensable to ensuring an open mobility and transportation sector and continued economic growth.

With Brexit looking to become a reality, many decision-makers, political experts, and stakeholders in continental Europe are asking themselves about its consequences - and to what extent their country and financial industry might be impacted. The study presents a comprehensive view on Germany’s attractiveness as a financial center, based on the answers of more than 800 participants from all segments of the country’s financial industry. It also highlights recommendations for decision makers to get Financial Germany into even better shape.

How fast could credit institutions headquartered in UK that have so far acted in Germany with a branch under the European Passport get a banking license in the case of a hard Brexit?

Which consequences will a possible Brexit have on banks in Great Britain and the rest of Europe? Currently, London is the biggest financial centre in Europe. The United KIngdom losing access to the single market will ahve far-reaching consequences on the financial sector in the British capital.

The current position paper of Deutsches Aktieninstitut on the exit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom complements the first position paper from February 2017 and covers further relevant topics, e.g. clearing, benchmark and rating. The analyses of financial and capital market legislation and concrete examples from practice illustrate which topics deserve particular attention due to their significance for business and society in connection with the Brexit negotiations.

The Exit Tax increasingly inhibits company members from family enterprises from internationalizing. Therefore, the Foundation for Family Enterprises proposes reforms that Prof. Dr. Stephan Kudert from the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) developed.

The Chief Economists of the Savings Banks Finance Group see the Brexit negotiations as a real opportunity to highlight the added value of the European unification project. The "Standpunkte der Chefsvolkswirte" cover among others the single and capital market, clearing, regulatory costs and disadvantages as well as legal clarity after Brexit.

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BVI welcomes the proposal published by the EU Commission to enhance the supervisory arrangements for EU and third-country CCPs in the interest of further market integration, financial stability and a level-playing field.

This VDMA position paper describes the specific consequential damage from Brexit for the mechanical engineering industry in the following areas: (I) trade in goods and services, (II) the UK as a production location – competition, (III) the UK as an integral part of value-added chains, and (IV) free movement of persons. Throughout the paper, the VDMA recommends and urges the UK and the EU to take action to prevent the consequential damage, where already possible in an exit agreement or at a later stage in a future partnership and free trade agreement.

Brexit negotiations should not further weaken the European Union. Strive for a comprehensive partnership, investment and trade agreement. Avoid burdens through customs payments and in future regulation.

The “Country Index for Family Enterprises” are conceptually subject to the locational demands, that are independent from the legal structure through which the family is able to exercise majority control. This especially applies to companies in the industrial realm that have a minimum sales volume of 100 million euro. The special study in the current edition reviews the topic “foreign trade” and highlights the impacts and risks that the locations of the country index are exposed to. In this respect, the paramount withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (“Brexit”) will also be a subject of discussion.