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Scottish referendum: Businesses breath a sign of relief

International Finance DeskSeptember 19, 2014

by International Finance DeskSeptember 19, 2014

The surprise was the comfortable margin of victory for those favouring staying in the UK Tim Evershed September 19, 2014: Global markets and British business leaders responded positively to the news that Scotland had voted to stay part of the UK in its referendum on independence. The Better Together campaign triumphed with over 55% of...

Scottish independence: The question of your data

International Finance DeskSeptember 18, 2014

by International Finance DeskSeptember 18, 2014

If Scotland becomes independent, what does that mean for UK data sovereignty? Lubor Ptacek September 18,2014:Scotland goes to the polls on Thursday to vote on independence from the Union. If a yes vote is passed, it throws into question the impact on data sovereignty. It’s a curious notion, one that both Whitehall and Holyrood have...

Pre-meltdown stability by June beckons UK

International Finance DeskMay 11, 2014

by International Finance DeskMay 11, 2014

Quarterly figures for manufacturing suggest economic upswing is continuing, and trade deficit contracting, says Team IFM. London, May 11: The UK’s economy could be back to its pre-meltdown figures in June, an independent study said on Friday, while official statistics showed manufacturing gathering steam and trade figures improving in March. An industry body had earlier...