Friday, Nov 15, 2024

International Finance

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Wealth Management

What does Trump mean for Bitcoin?

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
One of the more significant developments of the post-Obama United States could be a rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin January 27, 2017: Republican or Democrat, American or not, it’s hard to avoid the inexplicable rise to fame of The Apprentice star and occasional professional wrestler, Donald Trump. The billionaire’s pledges around immigration, healthcare,...
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Economy

Betting big on India

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Acting as a catalyst to its growth story is US President Barack Obama’s recent visit, which may inspire investors to pile up Indian stocks throughout 2015 Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya February 19, 2015: If one were to describe India’s growth story in one line, it would read something like this– A nation of unrealised potential. The...
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Fintech

Cyber Crime and Security – An ongoing battle

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Cybercrime can no longer be dismissed as the remit of the ‘young geek in the garage’ Liz Field February 2, 2015: The opportunities and threats represented by technology are something ever present in our daily lives and no less a cause for thoughtful consideration and handling in the wealth management industry, where it can be...
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Business Leaders

Modi makes a mark at Madison Square Garden

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Thanks Indian-Americans for their support and unveils his vision for India in an engaging speech IFM Correspondent September 29, 2014: On Sunday, Madison Square Garden was jampacked with Indian-Americans who had turned up to listen to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. Thousands of supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were seen lined up outside...
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Fintech

There is no escaping the cyber threat

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
China is notorious for its cyber attacks on companies for commercial gain. But is China the only culprit, which sectors are being targeted and how can companies protect themselves from powerful nation-states? Tim Ring Aug 4, 2014: The fear of economic cyber espionage is now so great that companies rate cyber security as one of...
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Business Leaders

The Most Powerful Central Banker in the World

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Yellen, 67, presently the vice-chairwoman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System will be the first woman to head the central bank in its 100 year old history. 10th October 2013 At a time where women are taking over coveted positions in corporates and other sectors, the banking sector is no exception....
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