Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024

International Finance

Category : Banking

Croatia’s Railway Sector: On Route to Efficiency and Competitiveness?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Croatia’s railway system underwent deep reform to prepare for entry to the European transport market. The World Bank outlines how the railway sector can become a greater engine of growth and its railway companies more efficient and competitive. July 29, 2013: Croatia became an integral part of the European transport market when it joined the European...
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Providing Services to Rural Migrant Workers in China

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
To ensure rural migrants have easy access to social services in cities, the government set up migrant workers’ service centers, With subsidies and other incentives, the government encourages local employers to improve living conditions. July 29, 2013: Every year in China, millions of rural residents migrate to cities for work. But when they do, many of...
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International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards – Qatar 2013

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by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine announces Financial Award winners for Qatar 2013 July 29, 2013: International Finance Magazine has announced the financial award winners for Qatar 2013. IFM Financial Awards-2013 are based on independent research and a rigorous evaluation process which includes evaluation from an internal research team and an external research agency. The awardees are also judged based...
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International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards – Philippines 2013

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by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine (IFM), the London based online magazine with a viewership in over 200 countries has announced the financial awards 2013 for Philippines.  July 25, 2013 : International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards-2013 are based on a thorough analysis of corporate, economic, environmental and social performance assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, branding  and...
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The Volcker Rule

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by International Finance Desk
The rule restricts U.S. banks, or an institution that owns a bank, from making certain kinds of speculative investments with their own money that could hurt their customers.  July 22, 2013 : The Volcker Rule is an attempt to update the Glass Steagall Act for the twenty first century, the provisions of the erstwhile act aimed...
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International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards 2013– Taiwan

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by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine has announced the financial award winners in Taiwan. The recipients have been chosen after a rigorous selection process by the internal team along with key inputs from an external agency. July 19, 2016: International Finance Magazine has announced the financial award winners in Taiwan. The recipients have beenchosen after a rigorous selection process...
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Eurobank Takes over Two Greek Banks as Part of Consolidation

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by International Finance Desk
The sale is the latest move in a consolidation of the banking sector that aims to form stronger, well capitalized banks to help the economy out of a six year slump. July 16, 2013 : Greece’s bank rescue fund picked Eurobank to buy New Hellenic Postbank as part of consolidation in the sector and to meet...
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Risk Management in the Banking Industry

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Risk management is an essential part of helping the bank grow while keeping an eye on the potential consequences if something goes wrong.  July 16,2013 : The perception of risk management is fundamentally changing within today’s institutions. It is no longer purely used as a control mechanism but as a critical input into the basic business...
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International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards 2013– Taiwan

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine has announced the financial award winners in Taiwan. The recipients have been chosen after a rigorous selection process by the internal team along with key inputs from an external agency. International Finance Magazine has announced the financial award winners in Taiwan. The recipients have been chosen after a rigorous selection process by...
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World Bank Announces US$1 Billion Pledge to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, Targeting Energy, Roads, Agriculture, Cross-Border Trade, Health, and Jobs

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Cross-border trade key to peace for Africa’s Great Lakes Region. July 15, 2013: On the first day of an historic joint United Nations/World Bank Group mission to the Great Lakes region, the World Bank Group announced $1 billion in proposed new funding to help countries in the region provide better health and education services, generate...
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