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Oz central bank keeps July cash rate steady at record low of 2.5%

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
RBA wants the effects of low interest rate to keep flowing through the economy, which is plagued by tardy growth in the mining sector, reports Team IFM Sydney, July 8: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept its benchmark cash rate on hold in July to help support a soft economy as an elevated...
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Banking

Should Policy Makers in Emerging Markets be Concerned about “Tapering”?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
By Mathew Verghis. June 10, 2014: The US and European economies are showing some signs of recovery from the global financial crisis that began in 2008. As a result, the US Federal Reserve Bank is considering phasing out, or “tapering”, the extraordinary monetary policy measures through which it responded to the crisis. On May 22,...
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CaixaBI Bullish On Prospects For 2014

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
We hope to improve our performance this year compared to last year thanks to the economic recovery and bouyant Portuguese capital markets, says Joaquim Souza, CEO of CaixaBI, one of Portugal’s largest investment banks. Lisbon, February 26: With the Portuguese economy rebounding from the recent recession there is a strong demand for Portuguese assets financial...
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Editor’s Epistle

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
2014 looks good, but read us to stay ahead! January 2014 On behalf of the entire International Finance Magazine team let me first wish all our readers and clients a very happy and prosperous New Year. Welcome to the brave new world of 2014. The past year was tough. According to the International Monetary Fund’s...
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Banking

Why data management fines could be a bonus for the banks

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Graham McDaniel, senior managing consultant at Xceed Group, explains why punitive data regulations may be just what the doctor ordered for the banking industry. December 17, 2013:  The UK retail banking landscape has changed rapidly over the past few years. The traditional banking establishment has been rocked by miss-selling scandals, financial crisis, changing customer needs,...
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Banking

The implications of providing a personal guarantee

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Written by Fiona Jewell, a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team at Thomson Snell & Passmore Solicitors.  December 17,  2013 : The implications for a guarantor can be far reaching and the specific terms of the personal guarantee should be considered carefully. In the aftermath of the recession, the requirement for a personal guarantee from...
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Banking

Berenberg Bank Wins the Best Private Bank Award at International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards – Germany 2013

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine today announced the Financial Awards 2013 for Germany. December 12, 2013:International Finance Magazine (www.internationalfinancemagazine.com) today announced the Financial Awards 2013 for Germany. The award celebrates excellence in its purest form. An event that recognizes and honours individuals and organisations in the international finance industry that make a significant difference and add value,...
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Banking

Rising Fiscal Challenges in the Pacific in 2014 – ADB

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Timor-Leste’s fiscal surplus is expected to diminish significantly due to declining petroleum revenues and continued high levels of government expenditure. December 9th, 2013 : Fiscal pressures are expected to increase in the Pacific in 2014, according to the latest issue of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Economic Monitor, launched today at the offices of the New...
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Banking

Switzerland Tops Financial Secrecy Index

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
An estimated $ 21 trillion to $ 31 trillion of private financial wealth is located in untaxed or sparsely taxed secrecy jurisdictions, according to the Tax Justice Network. November 18, 2013 : Switzerland, the world’s largest centre for cross border wealth management, retained the top spot in a financial secrecy index by the Tax Justice Network...
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Banking

New ways to take control of compliance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
By Martin Scovell, CEO of MatsSoft November 11, 2013 : The glare of scrutiny upon our financial institutions has never been starker, as regulatory bodies and governments inflict ever greater levels of compliance.  The challenge of adapting to this scrutiny is exacerbated by the organisational pressures brought about by mergers and acquisitions, diversification, restructuring, rising consumer...
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