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The revolution of Fintech

International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 19, 2016

Sir Roger Gifford states his expectations for the City of London in 2016 January 19, 2016: The importance of Fintech to London can perhaps be seen most clearly through the 44,000 plus people who are employed in the sector — that’s more than Silicon Valley (11,000) or even New York (43,000). The growth in firms...

Uncategorized

UK property continues to surge ahead

International Finance DeskOctober 19, 2015

by International Finance DeskOctober 19, 2015

Investor confidence rebounds in October but, the Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index indicates, caution remains in the market October 19, 2015: October saw a rebound in investor confidence, after September’s record falls, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index. Overall investor net sentiment for these areas became more positive...

Business Leaders

‘Crowdfunding is bigger than the internet’

International Finance DeskJuly 20, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 20, 2015

Scott Purcell spurs FundAmerica into a Top Crowdfunding Platform David Drake July 20, 2015: Scott Purcell is a serial entrepreneur experienced in securities, banking, technology, internet infrastructure, publishing, social networking and music industry. He is best known for founding Epoch Networks, one of the first internet providers in the United States as well as the...

Fintech

WhoTrades turnover in Latin America touches $10 billion in 6 months

International Finance DeskMay 26, 2015

by International Finance DeskMay 26, 2015

The client base stands at 8,500 people and is doubling each month May 26, 2015: International Finance Magazine has recognized licensed US brokerage WhoTrades as the fastest growing brokerage in Latin America in 2015. After six months of working in the region, the company’s turnover reached USD 10 bn, while its client base, which currently...

Economy

London secures £200 mn for extension to Northern Line

International Finance DeskMay 12, 2015

by International Finance DeskMay 12, 2015

The UK’s first ever CPI-linked Sterling bond will contribute to the cost of the new project May 12, 2015: A £1billion infrastructure project that will link Battersea to the London Underground is another step closer due to a pioneering new method of financing agreed between the GLA and Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. On May 11,...

Finance Wealth Management

Ecology Building Society makes investment via crowdfunding platform Abundance

International Finance DeskMay 5, 2015

by International Finance DeskMay 5, 2015

The move extends Ecology’s support of UK Renewable Energy Projects May 5,2015: Ethical investment in the UK continues to thrive and expand its reach as the Ecology Building Society has made an investment of £250,000 through Abundance, the UK’s leading online ethical investment platform. Both organisations have a long commitment to the spirit of democratic...

Banking

SMEs: The double-edged sword of disintermediation

International Finance DeskFebruary 3, 2015

by International Finance DeskFebruary 3, 2015

Fragmentation of SME credit markets requires business owners to be more knowledgeable Charles Thorburn February 3, 2015: Financial markets have gone through a roller coaster in the past eight years, and whether it’s been bank bailouts, sovereign debt crises or LIBOR fixing scandals, the world of finance has been a large part of the news...

Islamic Banking

For Luxembourg, €200mn bond was just a start

International Finance DeskDecember 17, 2014

by International Finance DeskDecember 17, 2014

The Grand Duchy has a long history of working with the Islamic sector, but is not content to rest on its laurels Tim Evershed December 17, 2014: The government of Luxembourg is ready to help Islamic finance move into the mainstream financial markets with a raft of initiatives. The Grand Duchy has a long history...

Islamic Banking

Market for takaful in Europe is looking brighter

International Finance DeskNovember 28, 2014

by International Finance DeskNovember 28, 2014

The parallels with the mutual sector are helping Tim Evershed November 28, 2014: Takaful insurance can have a bright future in Europe due to its parallels with the mutual sector, according to panellists at International Finance Magazine’s EU Islamic Finance and Banking Summit that took place in London on November 18-19. Non-marine mutual insurance can...

Islamic Banking

Spike in interest rates could hamper Islamic finance

International Finance DeskNovember 26, 2014

by International Finance DeskNovember 26, 2014

Base rates are at record lows in Europe with the Bank of England having held its rate at 0.5% for five years now Tim Evershed November 26, 2014: A spike in European interest rates could pose a serious challenge to the growth of Islamic finance across the EU. Base rates of interest are at record...