International Finance

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The Aristo class of luxury living

Over the last 35 years, the real estate developer has earned an enviable reputation in Cyprus and Greece for best-in-class products July 22, 2016: Having delivered infrastructure throughout Cyprus and Greece for over three decades, Aristo Developers assures its services are built on the cornerstones of quality and commitment.  Our successful performance is supported by...

Post-Brexit, Middle East property investors eyeing UK

Deterioration in the value of the pound sterling has reduced property prices in London Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya July 6, 2016: Britain’s historic decision to leave the EU has sparked a period of volatility across the world’s financial markets. The pound sank to multi year lows against the dollar. David Cameron’s decision to step down has...

DP world launches Sukuk in LSE

Becomes the fourth Sukuk bond to have launched this year May 31, 2016: DP World on 27th May launched $1.2 billion Sukuk bond in London Stock Exchange (LSE). It now becomes the fourth Sukuk to be launched this year in LSE. This follows the first ever Sukuk from Islamic Corporation for the Development of the...

Is Osborne right on Brexit and property?

Chancellor of the Exchequer said that property prices will be significantly dampened by a UK vote to leave Naomi Heaton  May 11, 2016: With the UK’s EU referendum fast approaching, questions are inevitably circulating about how the build-up and outcome will impact property prices and the future of the UK and London market. Indeed, in...

Non-banking financial companies leading the way in India

An update on the status of Islamic finance in India Camille Paldi April 22, 2016: India is a continent full of entrepreneurs, accountants, lawyers, IT practitioners, bankers, finance professionals and more, and is projected to become one of the two largest economies alongside China in this century. Although operating in a caste system with a...

Why China is buying gold

Mike Gleason speaks to Jim Rickards on the confused Fed, gold manipulation and negative interest rates Mike Gleason April 13, 2016: James Rickards is Chief Global Strategist at the West Shore Funds, editor of Strategic Intelligence, a monthly newsletter, and Director of The James Rickards Project an inquiry into the complex dynamics of geopolitics and...

10 questions to ask when choosing a financial adviser

Not only should an IFA help clients generate, maximise and secure wealth, they should also be considered a trusted financial mentor over the long-term Nigel Green April 5, 2016: It is almost universally acknowledged that the most effective way for individuals to achieve their long-term financial goals is to seek the help of an independent...

Oman’s appetite for Islamic finance products is growing

Islamic banking assets in the Gulf nation are projected to reach 10% of total banking assets by 2018 Camille Paldi March 31, 2016: In the Oman Vision 2020 framework issued by the government, the country proclaimed that it is determined to reduce its dependency on oil revenues through diversification of the economy. Al Maha Financial...

Pioneer of mutual fund industry in Indonesia

A feature on Danareksa Investment Management March 14, 2016: Danareksa Investment Management (DIM), winner of the IFM award for Most Innovative Asset Management Company Indonesia 2015, is the first asset management company established in Indonesia and has become one of the most respected fund managers in the country. DIM’s business was essentially founded in 1976...