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Recent Reports

Review of High Cost Consumer Credit - International Research: Case Studies on Ireland Germany and the United States (Annex B)

The OFT has published emerging evidence from its review of high-cost credit. This includes a review of international approaches to provision of high cost credit carried out by Europe Economics. This review shows significant differences between the countries considered.

Click here to access the link through the OFT website, then click on Annex B.

Ex-ante evaluation of the proposed Alternative Investment Managers Directive

Europe Economics ex-ante impact assessment, for European Parliament, of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive published

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Cost of Capital and Financeability at PR09

Ofwat published its final price determinations for the water industry on November 25. Water companies now have a fwe weeks to decide whether to accept Ofwat's determinations or to appeal to the Competition Commission. Europe Economics have been advising Ofwat on cost of capital and financeability. Our updated report on the cost of capital has been published on the Ofwat website.

Click here to download the report through the Ofwat website.

Zero Carbon for New Non-Domestic Buildings: Impact Assessment

On 24 November the Department of Communities and Local Government published a Consultation on Policy Options for Zero Carbon in Non-Domestic Buildings. The full Impact Assessment for these options was carried out by Europe Economics. The cost benefit analysis includes an assessment of the benefits from reductions in CO2 emissions.

Click here to download the report through the CLG website.

Quick Impact Assessment on a Directive concerning Alternative Investment Fund Managers and Amending Directives 2004/39/EC and 2009/.../EC

Europe Economics analysis of the European Commission's assessment of the impact of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("the Hedge Fund Directive") released.

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Themes and Trends in Regulatory Reform

Europe Economics was invited in February 2009 to express its views on regulation and regulators to the House of Commons Regulatory Reform Committee in connection with its inquiry into "Themes and Trends in Regulatory Reform". The Committee has now published its report, which may be viewed on-line.

Click here to access the House of Commons Regulatory Reform Committee website. To view the submission of Europe Economics click on 'WRITTEN EVIDENCE - VOLUME II (HC 329-II)'at the foot of the page, then click on 'Memorandum submitted by Europe Economics'.

Critique of CPS Costing - A Report for the Bar Council

Europe Economics was asked to comment on statements by the Crown Prosecution Service that its commitment to a quality strategy and the increasing use of in-house advocates had saved the taxpayer substantial sums of money. Our report concludes that the CPS' assertions are unsupported by evidence and that its costing method is seriously flawed.

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Cost of Capital and Financeability at PR09

Publication of Europe Economics report on its advice to Ofwat about the cost of capital of the water and sewerage industry, including the impact and likely duration of the financial crisis.

Click here to download the report through the Ofwat website.