Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024

International Finance

Category : Banking

Financial Engineering for Profitable Financial Instruments

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by International Finance Desk
Financial engineers use modelling techniques such as simulations, convexity, duration, value at risk, linear programming and other quantitative techniques to determine future returns, loss scenarios etc.  August 21, 2013 : Many financial engineers opine that financial engineering involves a lot of creativity because the field is pioneering and innovating, furthermore, the evolution of cheaper, faster computers...
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Mark Carney’s Forward Guidance

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by International Finance Desk
The BoE is following the Federal Reserve in a dramatic shift that links interest rates to unemployment, a signal to the markets of what it will take to push rates higher.  August 13, 2013 : Taking a cue out of the Fed, Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney said the bank will not consider raising...
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Barwa Bank

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by International Finance Desk
Barwa Bank Wins Four Awards at International Finance Magazine Financial Awards for Qatar 2013. August 5th, 2013 : Barwa Bank, Qatar’s fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, has been named the winner of International Finance Magazine (IFM) Financial Awards for Qatar 2013 for “Best Islamic Bank”, “Fastest Growing Bank”, “Best Sukuk Arranger” and “Best Financial...
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Improving Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy in Tajikistan

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by International Finance Desk
The World Bank studies recommended bringing Tajikistan’s financial consumer protection regime closer to international good practices. One proposal is to assign responsibility to the National Bank of Tajikistan . July 29, 2013 : Consumer protection is essential for any financial system to function effectively – it not only protects existing consumers but also encourages potential consumers...
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Imagining a ‘Smart Country’ – Such as Rwanda

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by International Finance Desk
Smart development” and “smart solutions” are the use of information and communication technologies to tackle pressing development problems, such as poverty and access to basic services. 29th july Everyone is talking about “smart development” and “smart solutions” – the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to tackle the most pressing development problems such as...
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Poland: Reforming the Public Sector Pay System

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by International Finance Desk
With Poland’s difficult fiscal situation, the public sector wages have been frozen since 2010. The Government now anticipates that pressures may arise to increase wages. July 29, 2013:  In Poland, the percentage of the workforce employed in public administration is not particularly high, at least by European standards. Overall spending on public sector wages, at...
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Croatia’s Railway Sector: On Route to Efficiency and Competitiveness?

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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

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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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