International Finance

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Brazil’s Growing Trade Needs Better Infrastructure and More Investments

International Finance Desk
Brazil benefited from a high global demand for commodities, such as minerals and food products. But if it weren’t for that, the country wouldn’t have performed so well. Think of a ton of soybeans being transported from the fields of Mato Grosso do Sul – a state neighboring Paraguay – to the ports of Santos...

IFM – OMAN SME SUMMIT – September 13-14

International Finance Desk
Over 50% fail within five years, which is a drag on efforts by the Gulf nation to diversify its oil & gas based economy His Highness Al Sayyid Dr. Adham Turki Al Said arriving at the venue flanked by Abdul Hakeem Omar Al Ojaili and His Excellency Dr. Ali Saud Al-Bemani     His Highness Al...

Investing in healthcare properties

Healthcare property is one of the types with the greatest potential in the long-term August 29, 2016 Yulia Kozhevnikova Healthcare property is one of the investment property types with the most potential over terms of a decade or more. One of the reasons is the growing number of people who spend more time on their...

You might want to consider investing in a classic car

Especially with the financial markets still reeling from Brexit and an uncertain economic future ahead Alex Prindiville August 19, 2016: With the financial markets still reeling from Brexit, an uncertain economic future ahead and ultra-low interest rates the new norm, now is a perfect time to look at alternative avenues of investment. Classic cars and...

In Taiwan, Nan Shan Life Insurance sets the benchmarks

Nan Shan, founded in July 1963, is one of Taiwan’s longest-established insurance companies. Having abided by the motto of ‘Trust, Care, and Integrity’, Nan Shan has always put its best foot forward to offer services that touch policyholders’ hearts and rekindle one dream after another...

Think tank calls for better financial skills

This will help older people reduce the risk of scams August 16, 2016: In an increasingly complex financial world, responsibility for financial decision-making is progressively being shifted onto the individual. Yet a new report, published by the International Longevity Centre UK, reveals we don’t know enough about how to help people be more financially savvy...

Get your tax affairs in order

Raids on Google in Spain and France indicate just how much importance is being placed on tax evasion by authorities across the world Aziz Rahman August 10, 2016: In June, tax inspectors raided Google’s offices in Madrid, Spain. Just over a month earlier, dozens of investigators went into Google’s offices in Paris, France to examine...

Savills Investment Management launches EUR300 million fund

Fund to be managed on behalf of CONAD, the largest consortium of independent retailers in Italy August 9, 2016: Savills Investment Management, the international real estate investment manager, launched the Mercury Fund (the ‘Fund’) which it will manage on behalf of CONAD, the largest consortium of independent retailers in Italy, and Gruppo Cattolica Assicurazioni, a...

Aristo can pave the path for EU citizenship

All you need to do is a direct property investment in Cyprus August 1, 2016: Cyprus boasts some of the world’s finest properties, set against a backdrop of astonishing beauty. It is a place where relaxation comes naturally. One can explore the great history, the excitement of towns and villages, and a range of natural...