Russian central bank approves framework for fintech developmentInternational Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2018February 27, 2020 The overall aim is to drive ‘digitisation’ and build competitiveness within the country’s financial sector... Read more
The Central Bank of Russia drops key rate to 7.5%International Finance DeskFebruary 15, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 15, 2018February 27, 2020 Last year’s high-low fluctuation has led to a quarter-point rate cut... Read more
Crypto speculation hinders market transformationInternational Finance DeskFebruary 14, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 14, 2018February 27, 2020 Sopnendu Mohanty worries that speculation could ‘destroy the experimental value of cryptocurrency’... Read more
The Aviation Week presents The Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance conferenceInternational Finance DeskFebruary 12, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 12, 2018February 27, 2020 The conference is set for May 2nd and 3rd... Read more
The Informa Network presents The Health Insurance Summit for 2018International Finance DeskFebruary 8, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 8, 2018February 27, 2020 The two-day conference will be held at the Rydges World Square in Sydney, Australia... Read more
SIX 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
SIX internationalizes its product data platform CONNEXORInternational Finance DeskDecember 19, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 19, 2017 CONNEXOR is an infrastructure for financial products data that offers market participants a series of services throughout a financial instrument's entire life-cycle... Read more
ADB bolsters microfinance program with $100 million in additional financingInternational Finance DeskDecember 15, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 15, 2017 Supports growth and employment opportunities for over 3 million borrowers across Asia and the Pacific... Read more
Komodo bond market launches in LondonInternational Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 Komodo bonds are Indonesian offshore rupiah-denominated bonds... Read more
IFC bond funds Botswana Building Society expansion to promote financial inclusionInternational Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 by International Finance DeskDecember 14, 2017 IFC investment in the Botswana Building Society comprises a senior loan equivalent to $25 million in local currency... Read more