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10 questions to ask when choosing a financial adviser

International Finance DeskApril 5, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 5, 2016

Not only should an IFA help clients generate, maximise and secure wealth, they should also be considered a trusted financial mentor over the long-term Nigel Green April 5, 2016: It is almost universally acknowledged that the most effective way for individuals to achieve their long-term financial goals is to seek the help of an independent...

Banking

‘Panama Papers allegations are not representative of offshore financial industry’

International Finance DeskApril 5, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 5, 2016

The overwhelming majority of the offshore sector only provides services that are fully compliant and legal Nigel Green April 5, 2016: The allegations made in the Panama Papers case are not representative of the international financial services industry. Regards the leak of confidential documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, like many people, I have...

Fintech

Menacorp is DFM’s top brokerage firm for Q1 of 2016

International Finance DeskApril 4, 2016

by International Finance DeskApril 4, 2016

UAE’s leading financial services firm has maintained top position since 2013 April 4, 2016 – Menacorp, the UAE’s leading financial services firm, has touched another milestone after securing the top ranking position on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) in terms of trade value and market share for the first quarter of 2016. Menacorp has maintained...

Finance Islamic Banking

Oman’s appetite for Islamic finance products is growing

International Finance DeskMarch 31, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 31, 2016

Islamic banking assets in the Gulf nation are projected to reach 10% of total banking assets by 2018 Camille Paldi March 31, 2016: In the Oman Vision 2020 framework issued by the government, the country proclaimed that it is determined to reduce its dependency on oil revenues through diversification of the economy. Al Maha Financial...

Business Leaders

The best places to work in Asia

International Finance DeskMarch 24, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 24, 2016

Most of the companies are located in Australia followed by India IFM Correspondent March 24, 2016: Freight company DHL beat Google and SAP to be the best company to work in Asia under the MNC category, according to a survey by Great Place to Work, which conducts research on the characteristics of great workplaces. Australia-based...

Fintech

Youzu acquires Bigpoint; 30m to market new game Hocus Puzzle

International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2016

Acquisition will create significant market share for the joint entity in over 200 countries March 23, 2016 – Bigpoint GMBH, a global leader in free-to-play online and mobile gaming publishing announced that an agreement has been reached for the acquisition of Bigpoint GMBH by Youzu Interactive Co, Ltd. Subject to Chinese acquisition processes, the transaction is due...

Fintech

Scott Logic launches new technology demo

International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 23, 2016

This will allow users to explore the price and performance of stocks via a novel desktop interface March 23, 2016: Bespoke software development consultancy Scott Logic has launched a new application that demonstrates its expertise in HTML5, allowing users to explore the price and performance of various stocks via a novel desktop interface. The StockFlux demo,...

Uncategorized

Apple launches its cheapest iPhone

International Finance DeskMarch 22, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 22, 2016

Caters to the mid-segment market, which translates to a wider audience IFM Correspondent March 22, 2016: Apple Inc on Monday launched its new mid-ranged model – iPhone SE – at its Cupertino, California campus to counter the dominance of cheaper phones running Google’s Android system. This phone is like iPhone 5s with the same 4-inch...

Fintech

Stanley Gibbons Coin Index outperforms FTSE 100 in 2015

International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2016

1703 Anne, Pre-Union Gold Five Guineas up £50,000 to £375,000 March 21, 2016: Stanley Gibbons has released the latest version of its GB200 Rare Coin Index (the “Index”), depicting a steady 6.2% increase on 2014. In a period where the FTSE 100 lost ground, the Index shows growth and stability for rare coins as an...

Fintech

Secure Trading hires former LulzSec hacktivist

International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2016

by International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2016

Mustafa Al Bassam brought in as security advisor March 21, 2016: Secure Trading, the payments and cyber security group, announced the appointment of reformed hacktivist and renowned cyber security expert, Mustafa Al Bassam. Al Bassam will act as a security advisor on the company’s technology and services, including its new blockchain research project codenamed ‘Trustery’,...