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Is anyone keen on Yahoo earnings?

International Finance DeskApril 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 19, 2016

What will be of interest will be some sort of news on the bidders’ front IFM Correspondent April 19, 2016: Yahoo is all set to announce its first quarter earnings on Tuesday April 19. But perhaps, this is the first time in its history that not many will be keen on its top line or...

Economy

Dubai to host creative ideas, entrepreneurs at DAFZA

International Finance DeskApril 18, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2016

The groundbreaking of first global incubator for innovation in Islamic economy took place on March 30 April 18, 2016: The International Centre of Islamic Economy headquartered at the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) officially launched the digital portal of the ‘Oasis of Innovation in Islamic Economy’ concurrently with the groundbreaking of the first global oasis...

Fintech

£390mn in foreign reserves languishing in British sock drawers

International Finance DeskApril 18, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2016

Study suggests that millions in ‘leftover’ currency from holidays and trips abroad is discarded April 18, 2016: There could be a hidden cost of travel abroad – and it’s not what many of us would expect. According to research from Xpress Money Services, up to £390million in unchanged foreign currencies remains tucked in jars and...

Banking

KBL epb expands UK and Dutch operations

International Finance DeskApril 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 14, 2016

Announces acquisition of Insinger de Beaufort April 14, 2016 : KBL European Private Bankers (KBL epb) – a pan-European network of private banks, present in the UK via its affiliate Brown Shipley – announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement to acquire Insinger de Beaufort, a leading private bank in the Netherlands that...

Banking

Deposit Solutions appoints Max von Bismarck as CBO and MD

International Finance DeskApril 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 14, 2016

FinTech company accelerates Europe-wide rollout April 14, 2016: Deposit Solutions, the first open architecture platform for retail savings deposits and operator of ZINSPILOT, has strengthened its leadership team with Max von Bismarck as Chief Business Officer and Managing Director. Von Bismarck will work alongside founder Dr. Tim Sievers to support him with the international expansion...

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FC Exchange joins Saxo Payments’ banking circle

International Finance DeskApril 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 14, 2016

This will help in expansion into new markets April 14, 2016: Saxo Payments, the global transactions services provider, is starting a new partnership with currency broker and international payments solution provider, FC Exchange. Under the new agreement, the Saxo Payments Banking Circle will help FC Exchange deliver sophisticated solutions, across multiple currencies, to its rapidly...

Finance Wealth Management

Why China is buying gold

International Finance DeskApril 13, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 13, 2016

Mike Gleason speaks to Jim Rickards on the confused Fed, gold manipulation and negative interest rates Mike Gleason April 13, 2016: James Rickards is Chief Global Strategist at the West Shore Funds, editor of Strategic Intelligence, a monthly newsletter, and Director of The James Rickards Project an inquiry into the complex dynamics of geopolitics and...

Economy

Investment agreement signed for TAPI pipeline

International Finance DeskApril 13, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 13, 2016

It exemplifies ADB’s role in promoting regional cooperation April 13, 2016: The shareholders of the TAPI Pipeline Company Limited (TPCL) signed an Investment Agreement in a ceremony witnessed by petroleum ministers and senior government officials of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, and senior Asian Development Bank (ADB) officials. It will pave the way for long-term...

Fintech

IBM and SAP announce plans for major investments

International Finance DeskApril 7, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 7, 2016

Move will drive clients’ digital transformation April 7, 2016: IBM and SAP SE announced plans across both companies to drive the modernisation of clients’ systems and processes and accelerate them into the digital economy. Specifically, the companies plan to co-innovate solutions that increase customer value through cognitive extensions, enhanced customer and user experiences and industry-specific functionality. The...

Fintech

A new kind of social post

International Finance DeskApril 6, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 6, 2016

Enables UK adults to send embedded money on social media April 6, 2016: A new app has given a fresh meaning to the idea of posting “rich content” online by allowing users to transfer money using social channels. Where “rich content” once meant images or video, the XOPO app enables users to send money directly...