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Investors look beyond their own home to boost exposure to UK property

International Finance DeskNovember 17, 2015

by International Finance DeskNovember 17, 2015

Long term growth main factor behind the move November 17, 2015: Almost half (44%) of retail investors want to enhance their exposure to the UK property market by other means than owning their home, according to a new study by peer to peer lending platform, Crowdstacker. The biggest factors driving investor demand are the long...

Fintech

Second half of 2015 promises to be exciting

International Finance DeskSeptember 30, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 30, 2015

2014 and the beginning of 2015 was a time of ups and downs for the financial markets. Experts from FBS Brokerage Company believe that the second half of the year promises to be positive for trading September 30, 2015: The entire 2015, despite some cautious forecasts of economic development, promises to bring many new opportunities...

Economy

Too early for a fair assessment

International Finance DeskJune 15, 2015

by International Finance DeskJune 15, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has shown great resolve in trying to tackle problems faced by the Indian economy in its first year in office Giovanni Puglisi June 15, 2015: Since the election one year ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has energetically toured the world meeting foreign political and business leaders, promoting his government...

Economy

The grim and costly side of South Africa’s strike culture

International Finance DeskAugust 8, 2014

by International Finance DeskAugust 8, 2014

Striking mobs have been part of the South African economic landscape for quite some time. Over the past few years however, industrial action has become more frequent, violent, and costly; and a growing worry among investors, business owners,analysts. Miriam Mannak August 8, 2014: It has been a tumultuous couple of months on the South African...