Sunday, Nov 24, 2024

International Finance

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Banking

Improving Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy in Tajikistan

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The World Bank studies recommended bringing Tajikistan’s financial consumer protection regime closer to international good practices. One proposal is to assign responsibility to the National Bank of Tajikistan . July 29, 2013 : Consumer protection is essential for any financial system to function effectively – it not only protects existing consumers but also encourages potential consumers...
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Banking

Imagining a ‘Smart Country’ – Such as Rwanda

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Smart development” and “smart solutions” are the use of information and communication technologies to tackle pressing development problems, such as poverty and access to basic services. 29th july Everyone is talking about “smart development” and “smart solutions” – the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to tackle the most pressing development problems such as...
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Banking

Poland: Reforming the Public Sector Pay System

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
With Poland’s difficult fiscal situation, the public sector wages have been frozen since 2010. The Government now anticipates that pressures may arise to increase wages. July 29, 2013:  In Poland, the percentage of the workforce employed in public administration is not particularly high, at least by European standards. Overall spending on public sector wages, at...
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Banking

Croatia’s Railway Sector: On Route to Efficiency and Competitiveness?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Croatia’s railway system underwent deep reform to prepare for entry to the European transport market. The World Bank outlines how the railway sector can become a greater engine of growth and its railway companies more efficient and competitive. July 29, 2013: Croatia became an integral part of the European transport market when it joined the European...
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Banking

Providing Services to Rural Migrant Workers in China

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
To ensure rural migrants have easy access to social services in cities, the government set up migrant workers’ service centers, With subsidies and other incentives, the government encourages local employers to improve living conditions. July 29, 2013: Every year in China, millions of rural residents migrate to cities for work. But when they do, many of...
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Banking

International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards – Philippines 2013

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
International Finance Magazine (IFM), the London based online magazine with a viewership in over 200 countries has announced the financial awards 2013 for Philippines.  July 25, 2013 : International Finance Magazine, Financial Awards-2013 are based on a thorough analysis of corporate, economic, environmental and social performance assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, branding  and...
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Fintech

Break Even Analysis for the best Pricing Structure

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Calculating the break even point of a company is proved to be a simple and quantitative tool for the manager. 25th July 2013 Break even analysis (BEA) is used to determine when your business will be able to cover all its expenses and begin to make a profit. It is important to identify your start...
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FinanceWealth Management

Explaining Derivative Contracts

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
A derivative contract, in their most basic form, represents the right to buy or sell a security at a specified price; derivatives are generally used as a hedging tool to guard against market fluctuations. 23rd July 2013 Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is a function of the price of another asset, as the name...
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Fintech

ASHRAE Compliance : An RF Code Checklist

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Sensors must be installed in the front of the rack, with one tag at the top, one in the center, and the third in the bottom of the rack. 23 july 2013 ASHRAE’s latest thermal guidelines present data center operators with the opportunity to significantly reduce their power and cooling expenses.  By carefully monitoring the...
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Fintech

The DCIM Necessity : When Big Data Becomes Massive Data

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
DCIM promises: capacity planning, energy efficiency, airflow optimization, asset management, and thermal mapping. It offers to control and automate your data ecosystem, granting you governance and operational efficiency. 23rd july 2013 Data isn’t just big; it’s massive.  With each passing minute, a staggering 100 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube.  Google receives over 2,000,000...
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