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International Finance

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Vulture Funds Threat to HIPC

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The term “vulture fund” refers to a hedge fund that seeks to profit by buying up the distressed debt on secondary markets at a below par price, and then trying to recover ten times the purchase price, often by suing in U.S. or European courts. 26th August 2013 Last month, two hedge funds took a...
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Economy

Why is the Russian Slowdown Overhyped ?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine reviews the economic slowdown in Russia, it’s over dependence on the energy sector, reforms by the government to offset the crisis, impacts of WTO membership and the reasons for the rouble to crumble. 26th August 2013 The Eurozone is showing signs of economic recovery with increased manufacturing activity in France and Germany,...
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Fintech

Importance of PMI Index

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The Purchasing Manager Index is a key parameter to gauge the business and economic conditions in any economy. 25th August 2013 European shares picked up steam after a period of calm activity on strong data forecasts from Europe and China. The Markit Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index showed the largest monthly increase in business activity...
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Fintech

Trading on “Dead Cat Bounce” Pattern

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
It implies a short rise in price of a stock, which has suffered a fall in its prices and refer to those securities or stocks which have poor past performance and are unlikely to recover. 23rd August 2013 Newspaper articles and television commentaries have different audiences,  Journalists use metaphor in an attempt to make the...
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Economy

The Most Awaited Decision of The Year

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The July FOMC meeting minutes would give enough proof whether the Fed will go ahead with the tapering of Q.E 3 by September 2013. 22nd August 2013 If there is one topic discussed among currency strategists, bullion traders, bank chiefs, policy makers, money managers and other financial market participants it is the “Fed Tapering” which...
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Fintech

Forex Trading Strategies

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The strength and weakness of global currency fluctuates continuously and the objective of currency trading is to anticipate a rise in a currency’s value in relation to other currencies. 21st August 2013 Online currency trading takes place all over the world, throughout the day for five days a week. When online currency trading began, only...
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Banking

Financial Engineering for Profitable Financial Instruments

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Financial engineers use modelling techniques such as simulations, convexity, duration, value at risk, linear programming and other quantitative techniques to determine future returns, loss scenarios etc.  August 21, 2013 : Many financial engineers opine that financial engineering involves a lot of creativity because the field is pioneering and innovating, furthermore, the evolution of cheaper, faster computers...
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Islamic Banking

Dubai to Host Global Islamic Economy Summit 2013

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Industry experts will focus on six major pillars of the Islamic economy which includes Islamic finance, Halal Food, Halal Lifestyle, Halal Travel, Islamic Infrastructure and SME Development. 17th August 2013 Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Thomson Reuters, is organizing the first Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai on November 25-26th. “With...
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Islamic Banking

Dubai to Host Global Islamic Economy Summit 2013

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Industry experts will focus on six major pillars of the Islamic economy which includes Islamic finance, Halal Food, Halal Lifestyle, Halal Travel, Islamic Infrastructure and SME Development. 17th August 2013 Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Thomson Reuters, is organizing the first Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai on November 25-26th. “With...
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