Friday, Jun 5, 2026

International Finance

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Wealth Management

Now is the time to ‘go more global’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
It is likely that confirmation of a hard Brexit by UK Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger several years of uncertainty Nigel Green January 19, 2017: Theresa May’s Brexit speech and strong inflation data should prompt investors to reduce exposure to UK assets and invest more internationally. After months of keeping her cards close to...
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Wealth Management

‘2017 will be a year of volatility, and that offer opportunities’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
CAMRADATA Global Investment has collated the top 10 global investment trends with feedback from its asset management clients January 12, 2017: CAMRADATA, a leading provider of data and analysis for institutional investors, has collated the top 10 global investment trends for 2017 from a range of its asset management clients. Sean Thompson, Managing Director, CAMRADATA...
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Uncategorized

Banks need not fear startups

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
How data science can save traditional banking and insurance from GAFA Florian Douetteau December 12, 2016: In 2016, there are very few industries that big tech players (Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon – or GAFA) don’t have their hands in. The finance industry is no exception; after having recovered from the global economic crisis of...
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Economy

Brexit: Sterling appears more vulnerable than any other major currency

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Its value in foreign exchange markets is reliant on purchase of UK financial assets by overseas investors Don Smith October 27, 2016: Despite a run of better than expected UK economic data since the Brexit vote – including 0.7% second-quarter expansion, beating estimates – financial markets are increasingly concerned about the outlook for the country’s...
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Fintech

Yahoo reveals world’s biggest data breach

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Happened in 2014 and at least 500 million users were affected IFM Correspondent September 23, 2016: Yahoo, the California-based tech giant, on Thursday said personal information of at least 500 million users was stolen in an attack on its accounts in 2014. The attacker was a ‘state-sponsored actor’, and stolen information may include names, e-mail...
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Fintech

Talend joins Nasdaq stock market

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The company’s solutions help companies become data driven August 2, 2016: Talend, a Silicon Valley-based leader in big data and cloud integration solutions, joined Nasdaq stock market. Talend’s open-source, next generation solutions help companies become data driven by making data more accessible, improving its quality and quickly moving data where it’s needed for real-time decision...
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Economy

IMF cuts its global growth

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Predicts increase in uncertainty after Brexit IFM Correspondent July 20, 2016: Keeping a close eye on Brexit and its anticipated impact, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecasts for the next two years. The move included a nearly full percentage point reduction in the UK’s 2017 growth forecast. Cutting its World...
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Fintech

Real cost of data management

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Assessing the hidden costs of data management in an asset management firm October 15, 2015: The desire to pursue new, sophisticated investment strategies generates conflicting objectives. All firms wish to increase their business agility and shorten time to market. This must be weighed against the need to manage a growing body of complex data that...
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Fintech

Cyber Crime and Security – An ongoing battle

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Cybercrime can no longer be dismissed as the remit of the ‘young geek in the garage’ Liz Field February 2, 2015: The opportunities and threats represented by technology are something ever present in our daily lives and no less a cause for thoughtful consideration and handling in the wealth management industry, where it can be...
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