International Finance

Category : Business Leaders

‘The models will never be accurate’

Karen Clark, who created the world’s first hurricane catastrophe model in 1983, explains that there is very little data for most peril regions Tim Evershed February 29, 2016: When Karen Clark created the world’s first hurricane catastrophe model in 1983, she helped revolutionise the insurance industry. It allowed insurers to get a grip on their...

Rewarding the leaders

HRH The Prince of Wales hears of charity’s international success during special reception at Clarence House February 23, 2016: One of the highlights of my role as Managing Director of Mosaic is taking the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the incredible achievements of all the mentors and supporters who work so tirelessly to help us...

Rewarding the leaders

HRH The Prince of Wales hears of charity’s international success during special reception at Clarence House February 23, 2016: One of the highlights of my role as Managing Director of Mosaic is taking the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the incredible achievements of all the mentors and supporters who work so tirelessly to help us...

Ratan Tata’s most cherished moment

Says Nano launch elevated Tata Group in terms of visibility IFM Correspondent February 5, 2016: Kalaari Capital, a leading Indian venture capital firm, on February 5 launched Kstart, a seed programme for the next generation of entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas. Ratan Tata, veteran businessman and Tata Group Chairman Emeritus, has taken a mentor’s role with...

Blue Mountain is the trend-setter in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector

The group’s companies handle the diverse aspects of real estate and offer customers a comprehensive range of services February 4, 2016: In just five years, the Blue Mountain Group has reached the pinnacle of success and has become a dynamic leader in Sri Lanka’s real estate industry. The group comprises four large-scale companies with turnover...

Building the Blue Mountain brand in Sri Lanka

The company has embarked on a branding and integrated communications campaign to strengthen its position as a leader in Sri Lanka’s dynamic real estate industry January 28, 2016: Sri Lanka’s leading real estate giant, the Blue Mountain Group, recently selected Leo Burnett Solutions Inc. (LBSI), as its marketing communications partner. Blue Mountain has embarked on...

A growth story in the midst of bad news

4 indicators that top real estate crowdfunding platforms will grow exponentially in 2016 David Drake January 27, 2016: Real estate crowdfunding is on the rise and is inarguably the hottest sector within the crowdfunding industry in the United States. In 2014, a total of $1 billion was raised through #realestatecrowdfunding platforms alone. This amount was...

Saltwater presents flooded homeowners with added challenge after blizzard

This has left many exposed to electrical dangers January 27, 2016: A powerful weekend blizzard that brought unprecedented flooding to southern New Jersey has soaked homes in brackish saltwater, leaving many families exposed to electrical dangers, including fire. Residential energy company AP Gas & Electric LLC urges homeowners to exercise care when dealing with saltwater floods, as...

The revolution of Fintech

Sir Roger Gifford states his expectations for the City of London in 2016 January 19, 2016: The importance of Fintech to London can perhaps be seen most clearly through the 44,000 plus people who are employed in the sector — that’s more than Silicon Valley (11,000) or even New York (43,000). The growth in firms...

Bolero appoints Daniel Cotti as new chairman

Experienced former banking executive replaces Bolero veteran Nicholas Barber who becomes Deputy Chairman 19th January 2016: Trade finance specialist Bolero International has appointed former JP Morgan executive Daniel Cotti as its new chairman, with effect from 1st February. Cotti will replace Nicholas Barber CBE, who joined the company in 1999 and will move from his...