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Islamic Banking

UK Islamic finance body joins hands with international law firm CMS

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
CMS has extensive experience in delivering Islamic finance regulatory advisory projects in multiple jurisdictions March 15, 2017: The Islamic Finance Council UK (UKIFC) and international law firm CMS have announced an innovative partnership to help develop, support and optimise Islamic finance frameworks across the world. The aim is to offer a single, cohesive legal, advisory...
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Banking

Challenges for Islamic finance in the USA

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The biggest challenge is the First Amendment of the US Constitution Camille Paldi  March 14, 2017: With proper regulation, legislation, and dispute resolution, Islamic finance, sukuk (Islamic bond) and takaful (Islamic insurance) have tremendous possibilities in the United States at this moment in time. Modes of Islamic finance, including musharakah, mudharabah, murabahah, tawarruq, salam, and istisna’a, can enhance the capitalist performance of...
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Wealth Management

Clayton Euro Risk announces alliance with The Dutch Mortgage Consultants

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
To focus on the residential mortgage market in the Netherlands March 7, 2017: As part of its plans to grow its business in the Netherlands, risk and due diligence expert Clayton Euro Risk has announced a strategic alliance with The Dutch Mortgage Consultants (TDMC). The move will support Clayton Euro Risk’s strategic focus on the...
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Wealth Management

CNO Financial Group promotes Doug Williams

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Named Vice President for Finance and Administration January 18, 2017: CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced on January 13 that Doug Williams has been promoted to Vice President, Finance & Administration. In his new role, Williams will be responsible for distribution planning, reporting and finance functions for the Washington National business segment and Performance Matter Associates, Washington...
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Banking

Barclays opens up opportunities for fintech startups in Africa

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The initiative is aimed at uncovering the next M-Pesa or Paypal IFM Correspondent December 23, 2016: Barclays has opened up an opportunity for fintech startups in South Africa, it aims to accelerate the growth of startups in the financial service industry by allowing them to work with financial technology experts in the coming year. The...
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Banking

Deutsche Bank to finally settle US mortgage probe

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Will pay $7.2 billion to resolve the case IFM Correspondent December 23, 2016: Deutsche Bank AG said it reached a $7.2 billion agreement to resolve a year-long U.S. investigation into its dealings in mortgage-backed securities, removing a legal hurdle that fuelled investor angst. Deutsche Bank will pay a $3.1 billion civil penalty and provide $4.1...
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Uncategorized

Africa’s youth bulge

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Many analysts expect significant growth opportunities in the continent, which has the largest youth population in the world Benita James December 21, 2016: Africa’s demography is showing a visible shift and many analysts have reason to believe that the continent has the largest youth population in the world. A young population is generally considered as...
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