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A window of opportunity to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by 2030

International Finance DeskJuly 29, 2013

by International Finance DeskJuly 29, 2013

The World Bank has been a long term partner with the Philippines and is committed to building an even stronger relationship with the government and the people. 29th July, 2013 If the first quarter of this year is any indication, the Philippines is doing well in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth. At almost...

Explaining Derivative Contracts

International Finance DeskJuly 23, 2013

by International Finance DeskJuly 23, 2013

A derivative contract, in their most basic form, represents the right to buy or sell a security at a specified price; derivatives are generally used as a hedging tool to guard against market fluctuations. 23rd July 2013 Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is a function of the price of another asset, as the name...

Real Estate Income Strategies for Retirees

International Finance DeskJuly 2, 2013

by International Finance DeskJuly 2, 2013

Most retirees need regular cash flows to manage their day to day expenditure in order to lead a satisfied and comfortable retired life. 2nd July 2013 Retirement is a critical point of everyone’s career, and oftentimes the most anxiety ridden for most individuals. Although retirement is inevitable, most individuals fail to adequately plan for this...

U.K. Wealth Managers Restrain Advice to U.S. Millionaires as Tax Evasion Rule Looms

International Finance DeskJune 28, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 28, 2013

HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Bank of Singapore and DBS Group Holdings have all turned away businesses, to avoid scrutiny from the U.S. 28th June 2013 American citizens living in the U.K are struggling to get financial advice as private client and wealth managers turn away clients with links to the U.S. This is due to an...

UK Pension Fund Rises

International Finance DeskJune 27, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 27, 2013

The crisis in Britain brings fresh warnings that Britons will not have enough money to live when they retire. 27th June 2013 Nearly two million retired adults in the UK have less disposable income than the average 11 year old as a savings crisis creates a generation of “pension paupers”. A new survey said 15...

U.S. Housing Bubble Inflates

International Finance DeskJune 27, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 27, 2013

The rate of new home sales also picked up to its quickest pace since July 2008. 27th June 2013 U.S. home prices have jumped in April, racking up their biggest gain in seven years in a sign of growing momentum in the housing Markets. This is despite the mortgage rates inching up every day which...

Hedge Funds as a Socially Responsible Investment

International Finance DeskJune 20, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 20, 2013

Hedge funds often seen as a quick way of making money for the managers; and the investors are trying to reinvent themselves as more socially conscious industry. 20th June 2013 Hedge funds are experiencing rapid growth, often referred to as an exclusive corner of the professional investment community. It is little more than a mystery...

A post-2015 agenda for Asia

International Finance DeskJune 18, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 18, 2013

Asia has been enormously successful in achieving fast economic growth. But continued progress calls for an integrated stance against rising natural and social vulnerabilities. Author :Thomas, Vinod The writer is Director-General of Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank, and former director-general and senior vice president of the World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group and chief...

SEC ‘freezes’ Assets of Thailand Trader for Insider Trading

International Finance DeskJune 10, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 10, 2013

Securities and Exchange Commission have frozen the assets of a trader in Bangkok, Thailand who tried to withdraw more than $ 3 million made from illegal trading ahead of the acquisition of U.S. pork producer Smithfield foods. 10th June 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission have frozen the assets of a trader in Bangkok, Thailand who...

G.E. Capital to Sell U.S. Real Estate Assets

International Finance DeskJune 5, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 5, 2013

GE has been selling off real estate businesses, insurance operations and overseas business stakes apparently to lessen its reliance on its finance business. 5th June 2013 G.E capital will sell some of its U.S. real estate assets and its Canadian vehicle leasing business, as part of its parent General Electric’s efforts to reduce the size...