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Fintech

Singapore Faces “Stiff Opposition” over Regressive Internet Rules

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The new regressive rules have been rebuked by Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) set up in 2011 by Google, Facebook, Yahoo and eBay to lobby for open access to the internet and promote e-commerce. 7th July 2013 Singapore’s move to tighten regulation of news web sites has attracted criticisms from unexpected quarters; large internet firms with...
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Islamic Banking

The Internet in Egypt, First Revolution now Jobs?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
E-commerce is gradually becoming a means to provide new jobs for fresh graduates in Egypt. Cairo – Today, well over two years into the Egyptian revolution, increased numbers of Egyptian youth are still struggling to find jobs. With political instability looming large, the economy receives one blow after another. Unemployment has hit new highs –...
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Islamic Banking

London to Capitalize on Thriving Islamic Finance Market

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
As of now nearly 25 law firms in the U.K offer Islamic finance expertise. The U.K. has three licensed Islamic banks, and 22 traditional banks now offer Islamic banking services. 5th July 2013 London is working hard for an increased share of the global Islamic finance market as the sector expands to a forecast $...
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Islamic Banking

Promoting Cross-Border Islamic Finance Business Between Malaysia and the United Kingdom

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
United Kingdom have taken a key interest in Islamic Banking and have undertaken greater initiative in cross border trade. Malaysian and UK Islamic banks have agreed to undertake greater collaboration in cross-border Islamic liquidity management transactions. The decision was made at the end of the Malaysian-UK Islamic Treasurers Workshop, which was held at the Westminster...
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Islamic Banking

London to Capitalize on Thriving Islamic Finance Market

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
As of now nearly 25 law firms in the U.K offer Islamic finance expertise. The U.K. has three licensed Islamic banks, and 22 traditional banks now offer Islamic banking services. 5th July 2013 London is working hard for an increased share of the global Islamic finance market as the sector expands to a forecast $...
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Fintech

Singapore Airlines orders ‘stretched’ Dream-liners

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
SIA has placed an order to secure the first of 30 of the next generation Boeing 787’s, the 787-10X. Singapore Airlines(SIA) has ordered the first stretched version of 787 Dreamliner, giving a ‘shot in the arm’ to Boeing’s plans to offer a 320 seat jet on crowded Asian routes. The stretched dreamliner was among the...
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FinanceWealth Management

Real Estate Income Strategies for Retirees

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Most retirees need regular cash flows to manage their day to day expenditure in order to lead a satisfied and comfortable retired life. 2nd July 2013 Retirement is a critical point of everyone’s career, and oftentimes the most anxiety ridden for most individuals. Although retirement is inevitable, most individuals fail to adequately plan for this...
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FinanceWealth Management

UK Pension Fund Rises

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The crisis in Britain brings fresh warnings that Britons will not have enough money to live when they retire. 27th June 2013 Nearly two million retired adults in the UK have less disposable income than the average 11 year old as a savings crisis creates a generation of “pension paupers”. A new survey said 15...
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FinanceWealth Management

U.S. Housing Bubble Inflates

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The rate of new home sales also picked up to its quickest pace since July 2008. 27th June 2013 U.S. home prices have jumped in April, racking up their biggest gain in seven years in a sign of growing momentum in the housing Markets. This is despite the mortgage rates inching up every day which...
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