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Oman wants to increase success rate of SMEs

International Finance DeskSeptember 15, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 15, 2015

Over 50% fail within five years, which is a drag on efforts by the Gulf nation to diversify its oil & gas based economy IFM Correspondent September 15, 2015: The two-day Oman SME Summit in Muscat got off to a rousing start with a welcome speech and special address by His Highness Al Sayyid Dr. Adham...

IFM – OMAN SME SUMMIT – September 13-14

International Finance DeskSeptember 14, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 14, 2015

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...

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Life insurance not on the priority list of Americans

International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 3, 2015

Only 51% Americans own life insurance September 3, 2015: Only 51% of Americans own life insurance, and a primary reason is that it’s a product that remains highly misunderstood. This is the latest finding from Northwestern Mutual’s 2015 Planning & Progress Study. This annual study exploring Americans’ attitude and behaviour towards finances and planning reveals that one of...

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Murray makes investments on crowdfunding platform

International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2015

by International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2015

Has invested undisclosed amount in three companies August 19, 2015: Tennis champion and world number two Andy Murray announced that he has made multiple investments on Seedrs, the largest equity crowdfunding platform in Europe. Murray, who joined the Seedrs advisory board in June, identified three British businesses he wanted to back on the crowdfunding platform,...

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Your financial past can hurt your job prospects

International Finance DeskAugust 18, 2015

by International Finance DeskAugust 18, 2015

A good credit score is particularly important for C-level hires or those applying for a job in the finance department Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya August 18, 2015: Did you ever have had a bad credit or a bankruptcy? Does it happen often that despite repeated reminders by credit card companies, you end up paying your bills...

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Crowdfunding platform eyes Oman SME market

International Finance DeskAugust 13, 2015

by International Finance DeskAugust 13, 2015

Dubai-based company looks to fill the gap of funding for startups Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya August 13, 2015: Ask any startup what is their biggest hurdle and more often than not they will unanimously say funding. The story is the same in every country and, more so, in countries where the startup ecosystem has just started...

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IW&I strengthens research team with new appointments

International Finance DeskAugust 4, 2015

by International Finance DeskAugust 4, 2015

Anticipating challenging conditions behind decision to add new people August 4, 2015: Investec Wealth & Investment (‘IW&I’) has announced the appointment of four new members to its research team. Dominic Barnes joins as a fixed income portfolio manager, Esther Gilbert as a fixed income analyst, while Marcus Blyth and Adrian Todd both join as fund...

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The investment outlook – can the good returns continue?

International Finance DeskJuly 22, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 22, 2015

Investment returns are likely to slow from the double-digit average of the last few years July 22, 2015 The past financial year saw a third year in a row of solid returns for diversified investors. While returns are likely to slow over the year ahead, they should still be reasonable as share valuations are okay,...

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Talent crunch haunts enterprise security

International Finance DeskJune 16, 2015

by International Finance DeskJune 16, 2015

Demand for information security experts has grown 3.5 times over the last five years, reveals a study IFM Correspondent June 16, 2015: With technology no longer restricting itself to only IT companies, organisations are increasingly facing the risk of cyber attacks. Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of malware being...

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To mitigate the cost of property insurance, harden your home

International Finance DeskJune 16, 2015

by International Finance DeskJune 16, 2015

Cost impacted by global catastrophe experience as well as local June 16, 2015: Consumers, legislators, journalists and others anticipating a decrease in property insurance rates due to several mild storm seasons should consider that other influences on catastrophe property reinsurance costs offset the mild seasons. In an environment where the typical Florida property insurance company reviewed and...