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Economy

There’s more to Mauritius than sea and beaches

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The Indian Ocean island is consistently ranked as the best place to do business in Africa Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya June 22, 2015: Mauritius brings to mind vision of long sandy beaches with blue ocean waves caressing the shore and outstretched leaves of tall palm trees swingingin the cool breeze. Tourism has always been one of...
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Business Leaders

Skinners’ Academy wins Enterprise Challenge 2015

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by International Finance Desk
They came up with a system whereby students can donate spare change to a nominated charity from electronic currency Jonathan Freeman June 19, 2015: One of the flagship events in the Mosaic calendar is without doubt the Mosaic Enterprise Challenge Grand Final. After months of preparations, regional heats and tireless work from mentors, students and...
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Business Leaders

Greek exit is cause for concern

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Ignore the spectacle at your own peril, investors warned Nigel Green June 18, 2015: The Greek government seems determined to leave the euro – and investors should not ignore the noise coming from Athens. However, a properly diversified global investor has the least to fear. The European Commission is braced for a “state of emergency”...
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Business Leaders

Greece: Seeking a way forward

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The focus should swiftly shift to the design of an efficient, realistic and truly reforming new programme. Elias Papaioannou, Richard Portes, Lucrezia Reichlin June 18, 2015: Press reports suggest that Greece and the IMF, ECB, and European Commission (formerly known as the ‘troika’) may finally reach a tentative agreement on the completion of the final...
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Banking

Disruptor tackles ‘closed shop’ of international payments sector

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by International Finance Desk
Tuxedo Money Solutions signs up to Saxo Payments Banking Marketplace for fast international trnsactions June 17, 2015: Saxo Payments on Tuesday announced a major contract win with Tuxedo Money Solutions. The ground-breaking Saxo Payments Banking Marketplace will deliver fast cross-border transfers for Tuxedo Money Solutions and its corporate client base, in all major currencies, in...
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FinanceWealth Management

To mitigate the cost of property insurance, harden your home

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by International Finance Desk
Cost impacted by global catastrophe experience as well as local June 16, 2015: Consumers, legislators, journalists and others anticipating a decrease in property insurance rates due to several mild storm seasons should consider that other influences on catastrophe property reinsurance costs offset the mild seasons. In an environment where the typical Florida property insurance company reviewed and...
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Economy

Too early for a fair assessment

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
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...
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Business Leaders

What are smart cities?

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by International Finance Desk
It is pertinent to look at this question as India embarks on a mission to create a hundred smart cities Anil Bhaskaran June 11, 2015: India, it is claimed, is on the threshold of creating a hundred ‘smart cities’. It is pertinent, therefore, at this point of time, to take look at the question –...
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FinanceWealth Management

New umbrella for flood insurance

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
It has become an essential ingredient for protecting one’s family June 10, 2015:  2015 is already on the record books as one of the worst years of flooding in US history. The nation’s Midwest and Gulf Coast communities are afloat with homes, vehicles, trees, and personal belongings as the result of record-breaking rainfalls. More than...
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Economy

US reports optimistic hiring

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by International Finance Desk
Italy and Brazil only countries where employers report negative hiring plans June 10, 2015: The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, released by ManpowerGroup, reveals US employers’ hiring intentions are among the strongest globally for the third quarter of 2015. Taking into account seasonal variations, the Net Employment Outlook is +16%, which is on par with Q2 2015...
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