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International Finance

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Flash Boys turns the heat on high-frequency trading

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The book by Michael Lewis claims that markets are rigged by high-frequency traders who take front running advantage on the orders placed by investors Jaya Smitha Menon September 3,2014:The old saying, ‘pen is mightier than the sword’, gets new validation. Recently, financial author Michael Lewis proved this adage right with his latest book Flash Boys:...
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WhatsApp is sending work-life balance for a toss

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
With clients on your contacts list, there is no end to the business possibilities and the work day Visy Valsan September 1, 2014: WhatsApp founder Jan Koum’s June 2012 blog post on the company’s website bears a certain line that most entrepreneurs and business executives swear to be the company’s real strategy besides its famed...
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Tim Hortons, Burger King join hands to create world’s third largest QSR company

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The combined entity will have approximately $23 billion in system sales, over 18,000 restaurants in 100 countries and two strong, thriving, independent brands August 28, 2014: Tim Hortons Inc. and Burger King Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement under which the two companies will create a new global powerhouse in the quick service...
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China Radio launches contest to generate interest in Beijing

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Winners could get a free trip to the Chinese capital August 26, 2014: On August 20, Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development and CRI Online jointly launched ‘Feeling Beijing’ Online Contest for Global Audiences in six languages — Chinese, English, German, French, Japanese and Korean. It enables people from around the world to answer a questionnaire in their native...
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Why you should be bullish on Africa

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Arne Sorenson, President and CEO at Marriott International, lists the top five reasons August 12, 2014: Marriott International, Inc. plans to reach over 150 hotels across 16 African countries, resulting in more than 25,000 jobs, between 2014-2020. This growth comes on a base of 14 hotels and 10,000 employees prior to the company’s acquisition of...
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New main sponsor for German football club 1. FC Kaiserslautern

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The company, paysafecard, is the world’s leading provider in prepaid solutions for online payments August 11, 2014: The German football club 1. FC Kaiserslautern has a new main sponsor in paysafecard.com Wertkarten GmbH. During the season’s first home match on Monday, August 4, 2014, against TSV 1860 München, the ‘Red Devils’ hit the field with...
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‘Immediate concern is the lack of human resources’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Dr. Mahmoud Said Abdalaal, CEO of Aafaq Islamic Finance tells IFM about the challenges facing Islamic finance and banking What sets Aafaq apart from other finance companies? Aafaq’s role as a finance company is strategic in meeting the visionary approach of HH Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Our strategic approach matches the growing economy...
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‘Growth in insurance will come from the dynamic demographics of Saudi Arabia’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Adrian Flowers, CEO of SABB Takaful, discusses the insurance market in Saudi Arabia with Team IFM. August 5, 2014:SABB Takaful is a leading and trusted Islamic Insurance provider in Saudi Arabia, operating according to the principles of Shariah. All its products are reviewed and approved by its Shariah committee before being made available to customers....
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60 days after polls, Belgium sees signs of a federal government

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
But this is nothing compared to 2010 when it took 18 months to form a government July 24, 2014: Nearly two months after the regional and federal elections in Belgium, it seems that the political process to form new governing coalitions is nearing an end. The elections took place on May 25. At the regional...
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For JTB, it is all about SMEs

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by International Finance Desk
At Jammal Trust Bank, anyone who needs to finance a productive idea is considered a potential SME July 18, 2014: SMEs are a fundamental part of the economic fabric in Lebanon. They play a crucial role in furthering growth, innovation and prosperity. Unfortunately, they are strongly restricted in accessing the funds that they require to...
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