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International Finance DeskJanuary 23, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 23, 2014

2014: Politics and Portfolios Poised for Passion Play by Jagannadham Thunuguntla – Chief Strategist of SMC Global Securities. 23rd January 2013 In 2014, political developments will play a defining role for investors across the world. The year is slated to witness 40 national elections covering as much as 42 percent of the world’s 7.2 billion...

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UK Banks Under Pressure To Shore Up Capital

International Finance DeskJanuary 21, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 21, 2014

The global financial architecture has undergone significant changes ever since the financial crisis of 2008 21st January 2014 The UK banks are under pressure by the new regulator, Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), to bolster their capital safety nets so that taxpayers’ money is not called upon for bailout in case of another...

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Country Monitor: Brazil Central Bank hikes rates even as economy shrinks

International Finance DeskJanuary 21, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 21, 2014

Upcoming elections in October has forced Brazil to try tame inflation even in the face of negative growth for the first time since 2009, reports Team IFM Brasilia, January 21: The dance of democracy inevitably sparks off a tiff in the passion play between politics and economic policy. With general elections looming in October, 2014,...

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China on track

International Finance DeskJanuary 16, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 16, 2014

Dr Shane Oliver Chief Economist – AMP Capital 16th January 2014 It seems that every 6 -12 months the China perma bears roll out their worries again. At the core of such concerns are a bunch of structural issues: that China’s investment driven growth model is unsustainable, that its housing sector is overheated, that it has...

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New Fed Chair May Tolerate Slight Inflation, Keep Rates Unchanged

International Finance DeskJanuary 15, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 15, 2014

Yellen has advocated that the Fed should tolerate a slightly higher rate of inflation without increasing interest rates if the threat of high unemployment persists, Team IFM reports New York, January 15, 2014: Janet Yellen is all set to assume office on February 1, 2014 as the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, a feat...

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Corporate bonds

International Finance DeskJanuary 15, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 15, 2014

How to source income in a low interest rate environment 15th January 2013 In recent years, investors looking to source income have been attracted to the yields and perceived safety of term deposits. But, with term deposit rates expected to fall to less than 4% in 2013, investors should be considering other strategies that meet...

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Editor’s Epistle

International Finance DeskJanuary 12, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 12, 2014

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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A manifesto for better leadership

International Finance DeskJanuary 10, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 10, 2014

By Nuala Forsey, head of leadership development, QA 10th January 2014 Everyone will benefit when leaders learn to lead in an engaging way. According to quarter-on-quarter figures for growth from the Office for National Statistics, we are finally pulling out of the recession. Times are still tough: people will continue to feel the pinch until...

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Calibrating 2014

International Finance DeskJanuary 8, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 8, 2014

BY OTAVIANO CANUTO. 8th January 2014 The global economy looks poised to display better growth performance in 2014. Leading indicators are pointing upward – or at least to stability – in major growth poles. However, for this to translate into reality policymakers will need to be nimble enough to calibrate responses to idiosyncratic challenges. Consider...

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Hope for Cuba’s oil industry

International Finance DeskJanuary 6, 2014

by International Finance DeskJanuary 6, 2014

It is the result of the thaw in relations with the US Kamilia Lahrichi January 6, 2015: After five decades of ostracism, the thaw between the United States and Cuba, announced by both Presidents — Barack Obama and Raul Castro — on December 17, could invigorate the island’s oil industry as it has significant resources...