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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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France Gets Tough on Corporates

International Finance DeskOctober 7, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 7, 2013

Ms.Filippetti accused the online selling giant of having a “dumping strategy” and selling its books at a loss. 7th October 2013 France has approved a law that will prevent online book retailers, including Amazon, offering free deliveries of discounted books, in a bid to protect the country’s struggling traditional bookshops. Aurelie Filippetti, the cultural minister...

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International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards – Mexico 2013

International Finance DeskOctober 2, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 2, 2013

International Finance Magazine announces Financial Award winners for Mexico 2013. 2nd October 2013 International Finance Magazine (IFM), the London based online magazine with a viewership in over 200+ countries announced the financial awards 2013 for Mexico. The recipients have been chosen after a rigorous selection process by the internal team as well as key inputs...

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Debt Equity Swap

International Finance DeskOctober 1, 2013

by International Finance DeskOctober 1, 2013

In a debt for equity swap, the participating creditors receive equity interests in a reorganised capital structure in consideration for reducing their debt claims against the company. 1st October 2013 Electra Partners, an independent private equity fund manager based in London has taken a controlling stake in holiday park operator Park Resorts, in a deal...

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Kenya Sets Framework to Manage New Petroleum Wealth

International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

by International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

New oil find in northern Kenya’s Turkana County could reduce poverty for over 900,000. 24th September 2013 Country-owned framework involves local communities in managing petroleum wealth New oil find in northern Kenya’s Turkana County could reduce poverty for over 900,000 Transparent revenue-sharing, skills programs for youth essential to sustainable development Kenya is abuzz with talk...

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European Union Association Agreement

International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

by International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

European Union Association agreements are international agreements that the European community / European Union has concluded with third world with the aim of setting up an all embracing frame work to conduct bilateral relations. 24th September 2013 Kremlin has warned Ukraine that if it goes ahead with a planned agreement on free trade with the...

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Poland Doing Business 2013

International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

by International Finance DeskSeptember 24, 2013

Poland has recorded the biggest improvement globally in terms of facilitating local enterprise. 24th September 2013 Poland is undertaking a series of reforms to improve its business climate. In recent years the country has achieved the biggest improvement globally in terms of facilitating local enterprise. These accomplishments include improving business registration for entrepreneurs, streamlining the...