Monday, Nov 25, 2024

International Finance

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“Mixed, Managed, Enhanced”

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
By Kathleen Walsh, Vice President, Global Customer Service. 28th October 2013 While “Managed Services” has come to take on many meanings, at its most basic level, it is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day management responsibilities – but it should also be contemplated as a strategic method for improving operations. Mixology is, at its most basic,...
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Survey Finds IT Departments Admit Not Understanding Technology Needs Of Traders; Traders Concur But View Tech As Overwhelmingly Positive

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Nearly 60% of IT respondents were management-level executives. 28th October 2013 IT departments in financial firms say they are failing to understand the needs of today’s trader, according to a survey examining the relationship between the IT department and the trader, conducted by IPC Systems.  More than half of IT professionals surveyed said their departments did...
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Boom in small online startups

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Written by Sam Coventry. 28th October 2013 A study of 300,000 small businesses across the UK has shown a rise in the number of people setting up businesses online. The study undertaken by Freelancer.co.uk assessed 300,000 businesses over the past 12 months and found that an online entrepreneurial boom was taking place right across the country, with...
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Getting ‘big data’ analysis wrong hits revenue stream

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by International Finance Desk
Incorrect analysis of big data has significant impact on revenue, say third of finance professionals. Written by Gary Howes. 28th October 2013 Incorrect analysis of organisational data is having a significant impact on revenue, say over a third (34%) of global finance professionals surveyed by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and AICPA (American Institute...
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Economy

Dollar is world’s default currency

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Written by Richard Northedge. 28th October 2013 While the US teetered on default, the dollar held steady. Perversely, even while America’s economy and political system showed their weaknesses, its currency remained strong. The truth is that the world has nowhere else to go and already has so much invested in the US that it cannot...
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Economy

Warnings on risks of closed pension and insurance schemes

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by International Finance Desk
Written by Gary Howes. 28th October 2013 Life & pension providers with legacy portfolios are in danger of overlooking the risks posed by their closed books, which frequently need attention at a level that is disproportionate to their value. The warning comes from Equiniti, one of the leading administrators of closed books in the UK....
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Economy

CIMA + CIPD = Driving financial performance through people

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by International Finance Desk
Professional bodies join forces to transform how organisations measure value and risk.Written by Roberta Murray. 28th October 2013 The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) have announced a major new strategic collaboration to foster closer working links between the finance and HR professions, helping to increase...
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Islamic Banking

Scotland –Opening Opportunities For Islamic Finance

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by International Finance Desk
The Islamic Finance Council UK (IFC), based in Scotland, estimates that an investment of £ 120m and £ 200m could be invested in Scotland for infrastructure products following a successful Islamic Sukuk bond. 24th October 2013 Scotland is emerging itself as a potential hub for Islamic finance following a major conference held by leading Scottish...
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Dubai Sets Up First Solar Plant

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The Supreme Energy Council is trying to reduce Dubai’s dependence on oil and gas, the gulf state aims to produce one percent of its energy needs using solar power by 2020 and five percent by 2030. 24th October 2013 Dubai inaugurated the first phase of a solar energy park on Tuesday and plans to build...
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EU Signs Historic Trade Deal With Canada

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by International Finance Desk
The deal will make Canada the only G8 country to have preferential access to the world’s two largest markets, the EU and the United States. 24th October 2013 The European Union and Canada agreed on a multibillion – trade pact on Friday that will integrate two of the world’s largest economies and paves the way...
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