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Will Critics Halt Obama’s Climate Action Plan

International Finance DeskJuly 12, 2013

by International Finance DeskJuly 12, 2013

The concerns of Obama is very much evident as America has been virtually battered by increasing floods, heat waves and droughts which has taken a toll on the farmers and also led to an increase in food prices. 12th July 2013 Is the war on coal a genuine effort to reduce carbon emissions in America...

Banking

E.U pushes for a Transatlantic Banking Regulator

International Finance DeskJuly 8, 2013

by International Finance DeskJuly 8, 2013

It is possible that, as a result of the talks some form of transnational super regulator could be formed, which would take a lead on financial regulation over the two financial super powers . July 08, 2013 : The European Union is all set to push for an agreement on banking and financial services as a...

Fintech

Singapore Faces “Stiff Opposition” over Regressive Internet Rules

International Finance DeskJuly 7, 2013

by International Finance DeskJuly 7, 2013

The new regressive rules have been rebuked by Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) set up in 2011 by Google, Facebook, Yahoo and eBay to lobby for open access to the internet and promote e-commerce. 7th July 2013 Singapore’s move to tighten regulation of news web sites has attracted criticisms from unexpected quarters; large internet firms with...

Fintech

Hacking and Data Laws Widens the Scope of Cyber Liability Insurance in Europe

International Finance DeskJune 24, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 24, 2013

In the United States cyber cover has grown to be a market worth more than $ 1 billion in annual premiums, but Europe has not followed suit, even after a series of high profile, costly, hacking incidents. 24 June 2013 European insurers have received a shot in the arm to bolster their cover for companies...

Economy

(In) formal talks begin on an EU-U.S. Trade Deal in G8 Summit

International Finance DeskJune 19, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 19, 2013

The leaders of world’s eight most powerful nations have begun talks in Northern Ireland with Trade, Transparency, Tax and Syria to dominate the agenda. 19th June 2013 International Finance Magazine reports on issues on top of the table in the G-8 summit, trade ties between the E.U and the U.S., the Syrian war and British...

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Syria Using ‘Chemical Weapons’ to Crush Rebellion

International Finance DeskJune 16, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 16, 2013

The United States has confirmed that Syrian Forces are resorting to chemical warfare to crush the rebellion. 16th June 2013 International Finance Magazine reports the breach of “red line” by the Syrian government, request of military support by the rebels, strategy of the Syrian government to combat the opposition through chemical warfare and the financial...

Banking

Japan’s economy builds momentum, gives Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s policies a boost

International Finance DeskJune 12, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 12, 2013

Japan’s Central Bank ended a two day policy meeting on Tuesday and pledged to persist with its aggressive monetary easing policies aimed at ending deflation. June 12,2013 : The Bank of Japan, has raised its assessment of the Japanese economy for the sixth straight month, due to a surge in exports and continued resilience in private...

Economy

Is Mexico “The Aztec Tiger” International Finance Magazine Reviews the Phenomenal Growth and Imminent Dangers of Mexico

International Finance DeskJune 11, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 11, 2013

With rising costs of Chinese businesses and with support from northern neighbors, U.S., Mexico is experiencing a second spring, in the manufacturing sector. 11th June 2013 Mexico and Peru’s popularity among foreign investors will see them as emerging economies and a favorite among investors looking to push cash into Latin America. Brazil, which was once...

Economy

International Finance Magazine reviews Ghana’s Economy

International Finance DeskJune 9, 2013

by International Finance DeskJune 9, 2013

Ghana is ranked 7th out 46 countries in the sub Sahara African region and its overall score has risen above the world average. 9th June 2013 In a major impetus to its economy, International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s development arm has revealed plans to issue a 10 year bond to raise 2 billion...

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Switzerland to Relax Bank Secrecy Laws

International Finance DeskMay 14, 2013

by International Finance DeskMay 14, 2013

SWITZERLAND aims to save its banks from heavier punishment in the United States for helping wealthy tax cheats by sidestepping its own famed secrecy laws to let bankers disclose data to US prosecutors. Dealing a huge blow to Switzerland’s historic banking secrecy, Swiss finance officials on Wednesday approved a plan that would allow the country’s...