Friday, Nov 22, 2024

International Finance

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Banking

Barwa Bank

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Barwa Bank Wins Four Awards at International Finance Magazine Financial Awards for Qatar 2013. August 5th, 2013 : Barwa Bank, Qatar’s fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, has been named the winner of International Finance Magazine (IFM) Financial Awards for Qatar 2013 for “Best Islamic Bank”, “Fastest Growing Bank”, “Best Sukuk Arranger” and “Best Financial...
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Fintech

Difference Between Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Since ETF’s can be bought and sold in real time prices that change throughout the day, they can be used for certain hedging strategies typically associated with stocks, such as buying on margin and selling short. 5th August 2013 Mutual Funds have been a popular way to invest for several decades while Exchange Traded Funds...
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Difference Between the Two Largest Stock Exchanges in the U.S.

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The National Association of Security Dealers and Automated Quotations is the largest stock exchange in terms of daily traded volume with 3,200 listed securities, it is a self regulatory body that licenses brokers and oversees trading practices. 5th August 2013 NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are two premium exchange centres of stock...
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Relief For Apple as Obama Government Overturns Ban

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by International Finance Desk
Apple had been ordered to stop importing versions of the Chinese made iPhone 4 and iPad 2- 3G designed networks run by AT &T, T-Mobile U.S. Inc, and two regional carriers in Alaska and Texas. 5th August 2013 In a major blow to Samsung, The Whitehouse stepped into a patent war between Samsung Electronics Company...
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Islamic Banking

Industry Body Launches Manual for Islamic Credit Unions –

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The World Council of Credit Unions has launched a manual discussing how to establish and operate Sharia compliant credit unions in developing countries which could help to broaden the Islamic finance industry’s retail customer base. 4th August 2013 In what could be a major breakthrough for Sharia compliant banking, the industry body has launched a...
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Islamic Banking

Industry Body Launches Manual for Islamic Credit Unions

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The World Council of Credit Unions has launched a manual discussing how to establish and operate Sharia compliant credit unions in developing countries which could help to broaden the Islamic finance industry’s retail customer base. 4th August 2013 In what could be a major breakthrough for Sharia compliant banking, the industry body has launched a...
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World Bank Group Sets Direction for Energy Sector Investments

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
World Bank Group Sets Direction for Energy Sector Investments,The Energy Sector Directions Paper sets a principles-based course for the Bank Group’s work in the energy sector with a focus on expanding energy access and sustainable energy. 31st July,2013 Nearly one-fifth of today’s global population – 1.2 billion people – lives without access to electricity. Their...
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India: Green Growth – overcoming India’s environment challenges to promote development

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Although the past decade of rapid economic growth has brought many benefits to India, the environment has suffered, exposing the population serious air and water pollution. 31st July,2013 Background and Context Over the last decade, India’s strong growth has increased employment opportunities and allowed millions to emerge from poverty. India’s remarkable growth record, however, has been clouded...
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What is Bulgaria’s Green Potential

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
With bold and coherent action, Bulgaria already benefit from climate action today. 31st July ,2013 Bulgaria has substantial green growth potential and it depends upon bold and systematic actions to tap into this potential in areas like agriculture, energy efficiency, and green manufacturing, according to Markus Repnik, World Bank Country Manager for Bulgaria, Czech Republic,...
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FinanceWealth Management

A window of opportunity to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity by 2030

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The World Bank has been a long term partner with the Philippines and is committed to building an even stronger relationship with the government and the people. 29th July, 2013 If the first quarter of this year is any indication, the Philippines is doing well in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth. At almost...
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