Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026

International Finance

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Fintech

Rent-A-Center adopts Provenir Cloud

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Intelligent risk analytics solution provides scalability to high growth September 14, 2016: Provenir, provider of risk analytics solutions, announced that rent-to-own industry leader Rent-A-Center, Inc. has adopted Provenir’s hosted solution, Provenir Cloud, to support the processing of customer applications for lease purchase agreements in connection with its AcceptanceNow line of business. “Provenir’s risk analytics and...
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FinanceIslamic Banking

IFM – OMAN SME SUMMIT – September 13-14

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Over 50% fail within five years, which is a drag on efforts by the Gulf nation to diversify its oil & gas based economy His Highness Al Sayyid Dr. Adham Turki Al Said arriving at the venue flanked by Abdul Hakeem Omar Al Ojaili and His Excellency Dr. Ali Saud Al-Bemani     His Highness Al...
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Banking

KBL epb 2015 net profit rises 22%

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Full year net profit reaches €81 million; revenues rise to €548 million May 10, 2016: KBL European Private Bankers (KBL epb), headquartered in Luxembourg and operating in 50 cities in Europe, announced its positive financial results for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2015. KBL epb reported a group net profit of €81 million for...
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Banking

Laos and World Bank to end poverty and build shared prosperity

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Lao PDR has made significant strides in relation to poverty reduction. July 15, 2013: The World Bank Group and the Lao PDR have forged a constructive partnership for development lasting more than five decades, during which time, the Lao PDR has made significant strides in relation to poverty reduction. It has reduced the poverty headcount from almost half...
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Banking

The Note in your Wallet- Full Speech by Chris Salmon

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Chris Salmon, Executive Director for Banking Services and Chief Cashier, Bank of England , At the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. June 19, 2013: I would like to thank Victoria Cleland, Mona Naqvi, Roy Whymark and Kevin Wills for their contributions and am grateful for helpful comments from other colleagues. I am grateful to you for...
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Banking

Central Counter-Parties what are they, why do they matter and how does the Bank supervise them?’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Benefits of Central Counter-parties. June 19, 2016: Financial market infrastructures lie at the heart of the financial system. They settle transactions and, by stepping in between buyers and sellers, ensure that financial obligations are met. As such, they play a crucial role in helping the economy and financial markets to function. Central counterparties (CCPs) –...
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Banking

Asia Prosperity Requires More Innovation, Inclusion, Integration – ADB President

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
DELHI, INDIA – Growth in Asia and the Pacific has been more robust than expected after the global crisis, and must be sustained for the region to reduce poverty and increase prosperity, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao said in his first address to the ADB Board of Governors....
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Banking

European Banking is getting Scary

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The loss of confidence in the European banking system stemming from the Cypriot crisis will not only weigh on the banks but also but also on the economy of the region. The European Banking Crisis The European banking crisis has a dark history, on September 29th 2009, governments of European bigwigs Germany, Iceland to name...
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Banking

Recent Banking Heists Highlights need for Cyber Security

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Nearly all 20% of cyber attacks hit small businesses with less than 250 employees. The fact is, if you are in a business, you’re a potential target. Recent banking heists highlights need for cyber security New York police have accused 8 persons of being part of a systematic cyber fraud against two banks that resulted...
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FinanceWealth Management

Investing in healthcare properties

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Healthcare property is one of the types with the greatest potential in the long-term August 29, 2016 Yulia Kozhevnikova Healthcare property is one of the investment property types with the most potential over terms of a decade or more. One of the reasons is the growing number of people who spend more time on their...
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