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Aristo can pave the path for EU citizenship

International Finance DeskAugust 1, 2016

by International Finance DeskAugust 1, 2016

All you need to do is a direct property investment in Cyprus August 1, 2016: Cyprus boasts some of the world’s finest properties, set against a backdrop of astonishing beauty. It is a place where relaxation comes naturally. One can explore the great history, the excitement of towns and villages, and a range of natural...

Economy

UBS may shift its base outside the UK

International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2016

Banks worry about losing passporting rights IFM Correspondent July 14, 2016: With uncertainty looming large post-Brexit, some banks may shift their headquarters and offices outside London. Andrea Orcel, president of UBS Investment bank, has warned that it is considering moving its staff to a European country, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU. UBS,...

Economy

Brexit: Visa to visit or passport to stay?

International Finance DeskJune 21, 2016

by International Finance DeskJune 21, 2016

Lewis Crofts EU ‘equivalence’ offers UK banks a narrow back door to Brexit June 21, 2016: British politicians urging voters to keep the UK in the European Union warn that exiting would endanger London’s financial centre by stripping firms of their ‘passport’ to do business across the bloc. Leave campaigners counter that the country’s almost...

Economy

‘Political agenda is influencing financial markets’

International Finance DeskMarch 18, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 18, 2016

Pioneer Investment’s Head of Global Asset Allocation Research Monica Defend on the economic outlook post Brexit What are, in your view, the implications of Brexit on the global economy? We believe that the Brexit outcome is a global shock, with implications for the global and regional economic outlook that will be channelled mainly through four...

Economy

Grexit avoided, but for how long?

International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2015

Right now, the deal is just an agreement to reach a deal Carsten Brzeski July 14, 2015: After another marathon in Brussels, Eurozone leaders decided on a path towards a third bailout package for Greece. We are still waiting for the official and written summit declaration to be released but here is our first take...

Business Leaders

Greek exit is cause for concern

International Finance DeskJune 18, 2015

by International Finance DeskJune 18, 2015

Ignore the spectacle at your own peril, investors warned Nigel Green June 18, 2015: The Greek government seems determined to leave the euro – and investors should not ignore the noise coming from Athens. However, a properly diversified global investor has the least to fear. The European Commission is braced for a “state of emergency”...

Economy

‘Focus on EU referendum and get it over with’

International Finance DeskMay 18, 2015

by International Finance DeskMay 18, 2015

Industry believes decisive UK election result will help only once all hurdles to growth are overcome quickly Peter Taberner May 18, 2015: Britain is still raising its eyebrows, after David Cameron’s Conservative Party won an outright majority in the general election, after five years in Downing Street as part of a coalition government. It was...

Economy

Zaiwalla & Co welcomes Iran’s nuclear deal

International Finance DeskApril 8, 2015

by International Finance DeskApril 8, 2015

The solicitor gives thumbs up to the framework agreement reached with the P5+1 countries April 8, 2015: Zaiwalla & Co, the solicitors who overturned both the United Kingdom’s and European Union’s sanctions against Iranian banks, welcomed the framework agreement which has been reached between the P5+1 countries and Iran relating to Iran’s nuclear programme. This...

Banking

Bank robberies down, attacks on ATMs up

International Finance DeskMarch 2, 2015

by International Finance DeskMarch 2, 2015

But, the greater threat is posed by developments in technology Peter Taberner March 2, 2015: Research by the European Banking Federation (EBF) has revealed that there continues to be a decline in bank robberies. According to the 22nd edition of their bank robberies report, there were 2,347 heists in 2013. These took place in the...