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International Finance

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DP world launches Sukuk in LSE

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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Is Osborne right on Brexit and property?

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by International Finance Desk
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...
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Non-banking financial companies leading the way in India

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by International Finance Desk
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...
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Why China is buying gold

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by International Finance Desk
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...
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10 questions to ask when choosing a financial adviser

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by International Finance Desk
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...
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Oman’s appetite for Islamic finance products is growing

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by International Finance Desk
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...
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Pioneer of mutual fund industry in Indonesia

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by International Finance Desk
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...
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‘East Asia is a very important market for deVere Group’

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by International Finance Desk
Interview with the CEO Nigel Green March 10, 2016 Congratulations on winning International Finance Magazine’s ‘Best International Advisory Company – EAST ASIA’ award. Thank you. It’s an honour to receive it. This award – our seventh in as many months – is a reflection of the unbridled energy and commitment of our deVere Group teams...
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Portfolio management with a global perspective

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by International Finance Desk
McOttley Capital’s approach to creating wealth for clients in Ghana Mustapha Mensah & Gloria Ofosu-Kusi February 19, 2016: In the current situation of financial and investment uncertainties in Ghana, devoid of sophisticated and innovative investment solutions, certain individuals saw in this void an opportunity to create an Investment management haven. The company’s comprehensive financial analysis...
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The global route for Islamic banks

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by International Finance Desk
Revamping IT architecture will be transformative for Islamic banks in 2016 Hans Tesselaar January 22, 2016: One of the fastest growing divisions of the international finance industry today is Islamic banking. The industry, mostly hailing from the Middle East, is estimated to value in excess of $1.48 trillion. Look ahead further into 2016 and we...
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