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IVSC launches new global standards for valuation profession

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The IVSC is an independent, not-for-profit organization which sets global standards for valuation practice and the valuation profession January 19, 2017: The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), the global standard setter for valuation practice and the valuation profession, has launched IVS 2017, marking an important milestone towards harmonising valuation practice across the world. The IVSC...
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Fintech

Shanghai Futures Exchange launches market surveillance platform

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
It is powered by SMARTS, which is Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution October 19, 2016: Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has officially announced that Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), one of the world’s largest futures markets, has launched a new market surveillance platform powered by SMARTS, Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution. “We are truly honoured to be working with Shanghai...
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Fintech

Analytics firm Hello Soda opens office in USA

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
This follows the firm’s recent expansion in Manchester August 17, 2016: Big data analytics firm Hello Soda has cemented its international presence with the opening of a new US office. Located in Austin, Texas, the new office will help Hello Soda service its growing US client base as well as providing a platform for further expansion. The...
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Economy

Brexit presents big opportunities for the UK

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
It will now be able to embrace more market-friendly policies Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya  July 13, 2016: While many of us would like to believe that the UK is in a mess, thanks to Brexit, what we all tend to ignore is the upside opportunities that Britain will now have. There are legitimate reasons to believe that...
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Economy

Turner & Townsend opens new hub in Kenya

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Company is involved in more than 40 projects across Africa July 5, 2016: Global professional services consultancy Turner & Townsend has opened an office in Kenya as the country sees solid economic growth, with the outlook for continued investment in infrastructure and construction. The company is currently involved in more than 40 projects across Africa,...
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Uncategorized

Apple launches its cheapest iPhone

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Caters to the mid-segment market, which translates to a wider audience IFM Correspondent March 22, 2016: Apple Inc on Monday launched its new mid-ranged model – iPhone SE – at its Cupertino, California campus to counter the dominance of cheaper phones running Google’s Android system. This phone is like iPhone 5s with the same 4-inch...
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Business Leaders

In Monopoly move, Sahara chairman offers hotel for bail

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Subrata Roy has been incarcerated after running afoul of a number of India’s financial regulations David Drake December 4,2014:We’ve seen life imitate art but rarely have we seen life imitate a board game. In  Hasbro’s popular board game, Monopoly, players often land in jail as well as own massive hotels on Park Place and other...
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