Friday, Jan 31, 2025

International Finance

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Islamic Banking

London to Capitalize on Thriving Islamic Finance Market

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
As of now nearly 25 law firms in the U.K offer Islamic finance expertise. The U.K. has three licensed Islamic banks, and 22 traditional banks now offer Islamic banking services. 5th July 2013 London is working hard for an increased share of the global Islamic finance market as the sector expands to a forecast $...
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FinanceWealth Management

Real Estate Income Strategies for Retirees

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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UK Pension Fund Rises

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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U.S. Housing Bubble Inflates

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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Fintech

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

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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Fintech

Top 10 Tips for Managing and Making Sense of Big Data

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
”Big Data” refers to the unmanageable amount of data being driven by a connected world. Posted by Richard Jenkins It is becoming a challenge that companies need to address – quickly – in order to not just stay competitive, but to remain as a valid option in their sector. However, with big data comes Big Infrastructure....
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Islamic Banking

Viva Kuwait Signs $ 270 Million Loan for Expansion and Diversification

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The borrowing also includes a $ 70 million Murabaha facility, a cost-plus-profit arrangement compliant with Islamic laws 21st June 2013 International Finance Magazine reports on Viva Kuwait’s loan for its expansion and diversification in the market and explains the Murabaha facility and its impact on the debtor and creditor. Viva Kuwait, an affiliate of Saudi...
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Hedge Funds as a Socially Responsible Investment

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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