EconomyPutin says this year the nation has dodged 60 terror attacks with its security agenciesInternational Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 Thanks the US President for his heads up in preventing a terror attack... Read more
EconomyFinanceSIX Swiss Exchange obtains temporary status as an ‘equivalent third-country trading venue’International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 The European Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and its related regulation MiFIR enter into force on 3 January 2018... Read more
EconomySector InsightLondon leads the way in GVA growthInternational Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 Retail significantly outperformed UK average GVA growth in 2016... Read more
Economyifo Business Climate for Eastern Germany remains unchanged at year endInternational Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 The outlook for the year ahead remains very positive... Read more
EconomyHow can cities leverage the potential of the ‘sharing economy’?International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 Case studies from several cities show how sharing is transforming citizens’ lives and boosting economies... Read more
EconomyTD Bank urges to focus on a low-carbon futureInternational Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 22, 2017 The initiatives include a target of USD $78 billion in low-carbon lending, financing, asset management, and other programs by 2030... Read more
EconomyIFC financing advances record-setting scaling solar project in ZambiaInternational Finance DeskDecember 21, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 21, 2017 The equity for the project is provided by Neoen/First Solar and the Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia... Read more
BankingEconomyThe Bank of England’s approach to the authorisation and supervision of financial bodiesInternational Finance DeskDecember 21, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 21, 2017 The approach is the presumption that there will continue to be a high degree of supervisory cooperation between the UK and the EU... Read more
EconomyWorld Bank: Urban planning can improve quality of life and opportunities in Phnom PenhInternational Finance DeskDecember 21, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 21, 2017 The report suggests policy reforms towards more competitive, sustainable and inclusive city growth in four main areas... Read more
EconomySocial InitiativesGermany steps up support for food security in MozambiqueInternational Finance DeskDecember 20, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 20, 2017 The donation will enable the basic food and nutrition needs of 85,500 people... Read more