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Saudi looks to austerity measures to cut losses

International Finance DeskJanuary 25, 2016

by International Finance DeskJanuary 25, 2016

Government is seeking advice from experts on downsizing budget Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya January 25, 2016: Saudi Arabia has reveled in its oil-rich economy for years, but is finally feeling the pressure of falling oil prices. So much that the government is considering austerity measures. There are enough reasons to think about austerity, especially since the...

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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...

Fintech

Second half of 2015 promises to be exciting

International Finance DeskSeptember 30, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 30, 2015

2014 and the beginning of 2015 was a time of ups and downs for the financial markets. Experts from FBS Brokerage Company believe that the second half of the year promises to be positive for trading September 30, 2015: The entire 2015, despite some cautious forecasts of economic development, promises to bring many new opportunities...

Economy

Iran: Renewed interest

International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2015

by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2015

The initial round of foreign investment is expected to benefit petrochemical and metal industries Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya August 28, 2015: For economists worldwide, July historically is usually a quiet month. However, this year has been unusually active for the global economy. First, there was Greece’s debt crisis. Then the news of China’s stock plunging stroked...

Banking

‘We set standards for the best customer experience’

International Finance DeskJuly 22, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 22, 2015

BankDhofar of Oman has also been a leader in terms of product innovation and creative solutions July 22, 2015 : How has the Sultanate been doing with efforts to diversify its oil-dependent economy? As part of ‘Oman Vision 2020’, there are concerted efforts to diversify the economy and reduce the dependency on oil. The specific...

Fintech

Top 10 most epic trades of all time

International Finance DeskJuly 21, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 21, 2015

Every day, thousands of trades are conducted between traders around the world, but most of them will never be remembered TeleTrade July 21, 2015: Every day, thousands of trades are conducted between traders around the world, but – let’s face it – most of them will never be remembered. The trades that stay in history...

Economy

Challenges of Saudisation

International Finance DeskJuly 13, 2015

by International Finance DeskJuly 13, 2015

To meet demand from industries, the Saudi government is opening colleges and universities to foster skill development among its youth Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya July 13, 2015: For decades now, Saudi Arabia has managed to attract talented expats from around the world. The region, in fact, became a favourite destination for those looking to work outside...

Economy

Thousands of Argentines take to the streets

International Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2015

by International Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2015

Lambast President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner for mysterious death of a prosecutor Kamilia Lahrichi February 20, 2015: Some 400,000 Argentines flooded the streets of the capital under a torrential rain on February 18 to commemorate the mysterious death of a prosecutor a month ago and lambast the president, who is suspected to be involved in...

Finance Wealth Management

Investors finally paying more attention to GCC

International Finance DeskFebruary 11, 2015

by International Finance DeskFebruary 11, 2015

So far, energy rich Middle Eastern countries have built a reputation as a source of funds Joel Kukemelk February 11, 2015: As a Europe-based GCC equity fund manager, we are well-aware of the international investors’ views, questions, hopes and doubts when it comes to investing in the Arabian peninsula. So far, global investors have overlooked...

Fintech

Holders of high yield bonds floundering

International Finance DeskFebruary 4, 2015

by International Finance DeskFebruary 4, 2015

Hit by the fall in oil prices Peter Taberner February 4,2015: The fall in oil prices has left holders of high yield bonds floundering, as the value of their investments has simultaneously plummeted. Over the past three months, data from the First Trust High Yield Bond reveals that there has been a drop in price...