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The revolution of Fintech

International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2016

Sir Roger Gifford states his expectations for the City of London in 2016 January 19, 2016: The importance of Fintech to London can perhaps be seen most clearly through the 44,000 plus people who are employed in the sector — that’s more than Silicon Valley (11,000) or even New York (43,000). The growth in firms...

Business Leaders

What are smart cities?

International Finance DeskJune 11, 2015

by International Finance DeskJune 11, 2015

It is pertinent to look at this question as India embarks on a mission to create a hundred smart cities Anil Bhaskaran June 11, 2015: India, it is claimed, is on the threshold of creating a hundred ‘smart cities’. It is pertinent, therefore, at this point of time, to take look at the question –...

Economy

Singapore draws up smart plans

International Finance DeskApril 10, 2015

by International Finance DeskApril 10, 2015

The aim is to be a smart nation within 10 years Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya April 10, 2015: Steve Leonard, the executive deputy chairman of Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), Singapore’s technology development arm, is a busy man. After all, it cannot be any different when you have been bestowed the responsibility of making Singapore a smart...

Business Leaders

In Monopoly move, Sahara chairman offers hotel for bail

International Finance DeskDecember 4, 2014

by International Finance DeskDecember 4, 2014

Subrata Roy has been incarcerated after running afoul of a number of India’s financial regulations David Drake December 4,2014:We’ve seen life imitate art but rarely have we seen life imitate a board game. In Hasbro’s popular board game, Monopoly, players often land in jail as well as own massive hotels on Park Place and other...