Saturday, May 2, 2026

International Finance

Category : Economy

Economy

Growth in Greece? A Logistical Possibility

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
BY DARIA TAGLIONI. 20th November 2013 More than 95 percent of goods traded between Europe and Asia are transported via deep sea. All of this happens through two primary routes– some serious traffic. But it’s far from stop-and-go. In fact, most doesn’t stop at all. Large container ships leave ports in Asia and proceed directly...
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Economy

Rich Countries, Poor People: Will Africa’s commodity boom benefit the poor?

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BY ANAND RAJARAM. 20th November 2013 Travelling across Africa these days you are likely to run into increasing numbers of mining, oil, and gas industry personnel engaged in exploration, drilling, and extraction across the continent. Although commodity prices are moderating, the discoveries being made in Africa offer the real prospect of significant revenue to many cash-poor,...
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Economy

A Billion-dollar Opportunity for Developing Countries

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by International Finance Desk
BY OTAVIANO CANUTO. 19th November 2013 The decision last week by the Swiss government to sign the OECD’s somewhat lengthily named Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters is the latest of a series of developments that have radically increased the amount and quality of tax information available to governments. For developing countries, being...
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Economy

French Economy Contracts as Exports Fall

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by International Finance Desk
A report released by OECD warned that the growth of the country is falling behind southern European countries that have cut labour costs to induce growth. 15th November 2013 The French economy contracted by 0.1 percent, negating the prospects of revival from robust growth in the previous three months. It had been expected to post...
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Economy

Seven KPI’s For Purchase-To-Pay Process Success

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A review of case studies found that early pay discounts could amount to approximately U.S. $2.2 million per U.S. $1B spend. 14th November 2013 Companies are experiencing increased pressure across their international supply networks. They’re often involved in complex customer and supplier relationships and must be able to handle the complex transactions that take place. ...
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Economy

How Mats Helped A Building Society Create Award-Winning Customer Experience

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by International Finance Desk
Peter Dockerill, Lending and Savings Manager at The Cambridge Building Society. 11th November 2013 Customer experience has never been more important. For financial services firms facing intense market competition, regulatory scrutiny and a public with the means of sharing opinions widely on social and digital media, there’s a narrow divide between making and breaking a...
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Economy

More pension managers taking advantage of changes to market conditions as they arise

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by International Finance Desk
Written by Gary Howes. 28th October 2013 Significant improvement in funding levels may well have triggered some changes to asset allocation to lock in some of the positive performance. Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey data shows that the accounting deficit of defined benefit pension schemes for UK companies remained unchanged over the month of September. According...
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Economy

Dollar is world’s default currency

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Written by Richard Northedge. 28th October 2013 While the US teetered on default, the dollar held steady. Perversely, even while America’s economy and political system showed their weaknesses, its currency remained strong. The truth is that the world has nowhere else to go and already has so much invested in the US that it cannot...
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Economy

Warnings on risks of closed pension and insurance schemes

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by International Finance Desk
Written by Gary Howes. 28th October 2013 Life & pension providers with legacy portfolios are in danger of overlooking the risks posed by their closed books, which frequently need attention at a level that is disproportionate to their value. The warning comes from Equiniti, one of the leading administrators of closed books in the UK....
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Economy

CIMA + CIPD = Driving financial performance through people

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by International Finance Desk
Professional bodies join forces to transform how organisations measure value and risk.Written by Roberta Murray. 28th October 2013 The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) have announced a major new strategic collaboration to foster closer working links between the finance and HR professions, helping to increase...
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