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Fintech

bfinance to provide advice to Brunel Pension

Highlights bfinance’s expertise in providing bespoke investment advice to local government pension schemes September 08, 2016: bfinance, the leading independent investment consultancy, has been appointed by the Brunel Pension Partnership, an investment pooling project, to undertake an independent review of the plans to pool the investment assets of ten local government pension funds. bfinance secured...
FinanceWealth Management

Investing in healthcare properties

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...
FinanceWealth Management

You might want to consider investing in a classic car

Especially with the financial markets still reeling from Brexit and an uncertain economic future ahead Alex Prindiville August 19, 2016: With the financial markets still reeling from Brexit, an uncertain economic future ahead and ultra-low interest rates the new norm, now is a perfect time to look at alternative avenues of investment. Classic cars and...
Economy

India clears historic GST Bill

Likely to benefit through growth in investments and revenue August 4, 2016: With the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitutional Amendment of Bill in the Upper House of Parliament on August 4, a decade-long wait finally came to an end. Many term it as the next big reform in India after liberalisation...
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Aristo can pave the path for EU citizenship

All you need to do is a direct property investment in Cyprus August 1, 2016: Cyprus boasts some of the world’s finest properties, set against a backdrop of astonishing beauty. It is a place where relaxation comes naturally. One can explore the great history, the excitement of towns and villages, and a range of natural...
Economy

UBS may shift its base outside the UK

Banks worry about losing passporting rights IFM Correspondent July 14, 2016: With uncertainty looming large post-Brexit, some banks may shift their headquarters and offices outside London. Andrea Orcel, president of UBS Investment bank, has warned that it is considering moving its staff to a European country, following the UK’s vote to leave the EU. UBS,...
Fintech

PCT announces management buyout

PCT Management secures €12million investment to further accelerate growth July 6, 2016: Payment Card Technologies (PCT) announced a management buyout supported by a €12million investment from a European private equity firm.  The transaction provides the company with significant growth development capital and a strong debt free balance sheet for further expansion both in Europe and...
Business Leaders

‘Lazada and Alibaba partnership will bring significant synergies’

Giovanni Puglisi Interview with Riccardo Basile, Chief Commercial Officer of Lazada Group June 6, 2016: Lazada is Southeast Asia’s undisputed retail giant. However, data by Rocket Internet, the Germany-based company behind Lazada, reveals that despite strong revenues, the e-commerce giant has struggled to generate profit. The company’s latest financial results show €275 million in revenue...
Economy

Who will win over the Iranians?

The battle for investment opportunities has just begun as the Middle East superpower opens itself to the world Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 25, 2016: From the time sanctions have been lifted on Iran, it has become a hot destination for investments globally. And there are ample reasons for this interest. First, one must understand the...
Fintech

IBM and SAP announce plans for major investments

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...