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German Court Decision Might Stem Another Crisis

International Finance DeskOctober 22, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 22, 2013

The Bundesbank’s 29 page report to the court said the ECB’s line of argument was based on “strongly subjective elements” and warned that buying government debt could compromise the independence of the ECB. 22nd October 2013 While the world continues to debate upon “policy paralysis” in Washington, the rise of Euro and a host of...

KPN “Poison Pill’s” Slim’s Takeover Bid

International Finance DeskOctober 21, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 21, 2013

“The soccer rules in Mexico and Netherlands are the same, but taking over a large company is not soccer. We may have different rules for this here than in Mexico,” said Jacques Schraven, who heads the foundation. 21st October 2013 Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim’s effort to take over Dutch Telecom Company, Royal KPN NV, was...

London Business School Signs Key Deal

International Finance DeskOctober 21, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 21, 2013

The programme is designed primarily to offer SAFE’s employees access to London Business School’s Master in Finance (MiF) programme, which is ranked number one in the world. 21st October 2013 London Business School, which has presence in London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with China’s State Administration...

Restarting Government Seen Harder Than Shutdown

International Finance DeskOctober 18, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 18, 2013

John Koskinen, Deputy Director of Management at OMB said “Significant additional costs, that cannot be determined at this time, include interest payments to third parties” when the government does not pay its bill on time to third parties. 18th October 2013 The US Senate has passed legislation raising the Treasury Department’s borrowing authority, which would...

Jeremy Siegel Says CAPE Ratio Has a Big Bias

International Finance DeskOctober 18, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 18, 2013

Prof. Siegel says that the CAPE ratio is based on “biased earnings data”- he explains that the changes in accounting standards in the 1990’s, forced the companies to charge large write offs when assets they hold fall in price. 18th October 2013 Analytical investors are always keen to invest at the right moment on a...

Phillips Curve Model

International Finance DeskOctober 16, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 16, 2013

Phillips observed that one stable curve represents the trade-off between inflation and unemployment and they are inversely related. In other words, if unemployment decreases, inflation will increase and vice versa. 16th October 2013 The Phillips curve suggests there is an inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment, it is an ideal guide for policy makers (central...

Turning customer experience improvement inside out

International Finance DeskOctober 11, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 11, 2013

By analysing and modifying business processes as a means of enhancing the customer experience, The Cambridge began reporting beneficial outcomes very quickly. 11th October 2013 When it comes to customer experience, the financial services industry faces bigger challenges than most. Tarnished by negative perceptions following the economic downturn, contending with tough revenue targets, constrained by...

Bollinger Bands®

International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 10, 2013

Bollinger Bands can be applied to any type of chart; however, this indicator works best with daily and weekly charts. 10th October 2013 Earlier last month, Bloomberg reported that Treasury ten year notes snapped a six-day rally-capped by an advance in almost two years- as a technical indicator showed the gain is due to reverse....

Brazilian Exports Rise

International Finance DeskOctober 9, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 9, 2013

The fall in the value of Brazil’s currency against the dollar is having a positive effect on exports, according to early inputs by the Maersk Line shipping group. 9th October 2013 The furore of tapering by the U.S. Federal Reserve has had its repercussions on the emerging economies- BRIC in particular, with the Brazil’s national...

Exports, Austerity Help Spain Recover from Recession

International Finance DeskOctober 7, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 7, 2013

Based on a growth prediction of 0.7 percent the Spanish budget for 2014 included less cuts and greater stimulus. 7th October 2013 Spain’s Prime Minister has presented its most pain free budget in many years, banking on a nascent economic recovery gathering steam in 2014. Based on a growth prediction of 0.7 percent the Spanish...