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Stanley Gibbons sells £495,000 ‘Holy Grail’ British stamp

International Finance DeskMarch 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 14, 2016

It is only one of five used examples known to the world of philately March 14, 2016: Stanley Gibbons, the world’s pre-eminent prestige collectibles merchant, has sold one of Britain’s most iconic rare stamps, a ‘Plate 77 Penny Red’, for almost half a million pounds to a private collector. The £495,000 stamp is only one...

‘Many people assume that engineers work in the middle of nowhere’

International Finance DeskMarch 3, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 3, 2016

Naadiya Moosajee is trying to get more African women to study and pursue a career in engineering Miriam Mannak March 3, 2016: GDP-wise, Africa is doing well – with 4.5% growth predictions for 2015 and beyond. That doesn’t take way the fact that the continent is one of the world’s least developed regions in terms...

RiskFirst appoints new leadership team

International Finance DeskMarch 3, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 3, 2016

This is part of renewed growth leadership March 3, 2016:The new leadership team, to be led by new CEO Matthew Seymour, brings a wealth of experience from the financial services, actuarial and technology arenas. The team will be responsible for setting the company’s future strategic direction as it seeks to maintain the leading position of...

‘The models will never be accurate’

International Finance DeskFebruary 29, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 29, 2016

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

International Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2016

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

International Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2016

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

International Finance DeskFebruary 5, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 5, 2016

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

International Finance DeskFebruary 4, 2016

by International Finance DeskFebruary 4, 2016

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

International Finance DeskJanuary 28, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 28, 2016

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

International Finance DeskJanuary 27, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 27, 2016

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...