International Finance

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Business Leaders

‘Growth in insurance will come from the dynamic demographics of Saudi Arabia’

Adrian Flowers, CEO of SABB Takaful, discusses the insurance market in Saudi Arabia with Team IFM. August 5, 2014:SABB Takaful is a leading and trusted Islamic Insurance provider in Saudi Arabia, operating according to the principles of Shariah. All its products are reviewed and approved by its Shariah committee before being made available to customers....
Islamic Banking

DIB’s ‘Smart Bank’ set to redefine customer service

New customers can complete their account opening formalities and walk out with their ATM cards and cheque books within 15-20 minutes July 23, 2014: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has announced the launch of ‘Smart Bank’, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s,...
Economy

UK’s growth to slow down in second half: The Conference Board

But some surveys point to orders expanding in manufacturing, construction and services leading to fresh recruitment, reports Team IFM London, July 18, 2104: Britain is set for a slower growth trajectory in the second half of the year, according to a widely-followed index gauging perceptions on future economic conditions, even as a slew of surveys...
Economy

UK factory output dips in May, stuns experts

Explanation sought in ‘seasonal influences’ and British business lobby says this is enough reason to keep interest rates low, reports Team IFM London, July 11, 2014: Economists and analysts were left groping for an explanation as the UK, said to have reached pre-meltdown growth levels by May-end and forecast to dethrone France as the fifth...