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Deposits Solutions expands into Swiss market

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by International Finance Desk
Names Thomas von Hohenhau as its country manager July 19, 2016: Deposit Solutions, the first open architecture platform for retail deposits in Europe, has started Deposit Solutions CH GmbH. It has named Thomas von Hohenhau as its  country manager, Switzerland. The Swiss branch marks the next cornerstone in the transformation of the EUR 9 trillion...
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Economy

Iran shifts tactics to lock in global energy allies

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Adopts fresh approach to crude oil blending, ropes in collaborators Daniel Colover June 23, 2016: Iran’s new approach to building energy allies is being revealed as the former powerhouse staggers back onto the global stage. The lifting of Western-imposed sanctions on January 17 has given the country a new lease of life. Tehran’s ability to...
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Economy

India to be among top five in manufacturing by 2020

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by International Finance Desk
Interestingly, China may be dislodged by the US from the number one position Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 23, 2016: That India is known for its information technology services globally is widely accepted. But the country is also ready for the next phase of growth in manufacturing. According to a report by Deloitte, India is projected to...
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FinanceIslamic Banking

Non-banking financial companies leading the way in India

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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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Fintech

Tech veterans to promote product startups

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by International Finance Desk
Introduce Rs 125 crore fund called Ideaspring Capital IFM Correspondent April 27, 2016: In order to promote home-grown product startups, angel investors Naganand Doraswamy and Prashant Deshpande; T V Mohandas Pai, co-founder of venture capital firm Aarin Capital; Rajiv Mody, managing director of Sasken Technologies; and Amit and Arihant Patni, founders of Nirvana Venture Advisors...
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Fintech

BrickVest raises £1 million

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Platform has already attracted 1,120 international members April 22, 2016: BrickVest, the online pan-European real estate investment platform, announced that it has raised £1 million, closing two oversubscribed investments two months after launch. The platform has already attracted more than 1,120 international members. The BrickVest platform provides investors online access to institutional quality commercial real...
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Economy

Will falling oil prices drive global economy into a crisis?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
An analysis by the Corporates & Markets division of Commerzbank AG February 8, 2016: If the oil price slumps, the stock prices plunge: Cheaper oil is clearly now regarded as negative, unlike in earlier times. We assess whether the economic correlations have really changed. Our analysis shows that a falling oil price is not always an...
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Business Leaders

Bolero appoints Daniel Cotti as new chairman

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by International Finance Desk
Experienced former banking executive replaces Bolero veteran Nicholas Barber who becomes Deputy Chairman 19th January 2016: Trade finance specialist Bolero International has appointed former JP Morgan executive Daniel Cotti as its new chairman, with effect from 1st February. Cotti will replace Nicholas Barber CBE, who joined the company in 1999 and will move from his...
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FinanceWealth Management

European SMEs’ struggle to raise equity capital

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There is general lack of awareness about the various sources of funding Rick Watson November 5, 2015: Small and medium-sized European businesses find it hard to raise capital, especially during their development phase. This column compares the situation in the US and Europe and suggests that many SMEs in Europe still face significant difficulties in...
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