Swiss-EU row offers a taste of Brexit, Ahead of the G20 podcast
Commentary: Swiss-EU row offers a taste of Brexit
By Denis MacShane in London
A stand-off between Switzerland and the European Union has left Swiss stock exchanges facing a shut-out from trading across Europe, a foretaste of what could befall the City of London under many potential Brexit scenarios. The Swiss have been negotiating more than 100 bilateral accords with Brussels for 26 years, another hint towards the ‘Brexeternity’ that may lie ahead if and when UK-EU negotiations restart – assuming probable-Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not opt to leave the EU without a deal.
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Podcast: Ahead of the G20
Wally Adeyemo, senior adviser at BlackRock, joins Mark Sobel, US chairman of OMFIF, to discuss the upcoming G20 meeting. Adeyemo was senior international economic adviser to former US President Barack Obama and served as his representative to the G20. This podcast covers the history and purpose of the G20 and whether it has become too diluted, as well as the dominance of bilateral meetings. The conversation also outlines the main issues on the Osaka agenda and the continuing relevance of the G20.
Listen to the recording, or search for OMFIF on your smartphone’s podcast app.
