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Wealth Management

CNO Financial Group promotes Doug Williams

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Named Vice President for Finance and Administration January 18, 2017: CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced on January 13 that Doug Williams has been promoted to Vice President, Finance & Administration. In his new role, Williams will be responsible for distribution planning, reporting and finance functions for the Washington National business segment and Performance Matter Associates, Washington...
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Banking

GM expects earnings growth again in 2017

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
US auto major increases stock repurchase program January 12, 2017: General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) said it expects its 2017 earnings per share (EPS) diluted-adjusted to increase to $6.00-$6.50, up from its 2016 calendar-year outlook of $5.50-$6.00. In 2017, the company also expects to maintain or improve EBIT-adjusted and EBIT-adjusted margin on higher revenues, compared to 2016, and...
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Fintech

Tech companies beat banks in political lobbying in the US

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Silicon Valley spend is double that of banks IFM Correspondent October 27, 2016: That banks in the US cozy up to politicians is known to all. However, a study by Bloomberg shows that it is no longer just Wall Street, but also Silicon Valley which is getting into political lobbying. Bloomberg has stated that the...
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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

Payment authentication company VST Enterprises expands in US

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by International Finance Desk
Adds industry heavyweights to business development team and focuses on strategic partnerships growth in North America October 14, 2016: In a decisive move, UK-based VST Enterprises has announced the addition of two former Elavon Vice Presidents to its business development arm in the US. Joseph Cohane, ex Executive Vice President, and Stephanie Sharp, ex Vice...
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Banking

‘Now, we have to deliver even more than expected’

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Interview with Cezary Kocik, Vice-President of the Management Board, Head of Retail Banking, mBank Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya October 3, 2016 What factors led the transition of BRE Bank from a corporate bank to retail banking and eventually mBank? When BRE Bank decided to establish its retail business, Poland was just past a decade of transition....
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Economy

China to be world’s first trillion dollar aviation market

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by International Finance Desk
Airbus and Boeing are best placed to take advantage of this growth Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya September 28, 2016: Slowing economy and tough government regulations notwithstanding, China is all set to become the world’s first trillion dollar aviation market by 2035. According to manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, the Chinese aviation market looks one of the most promising...
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Fintech

Asian firms more vulnerable to cyber attacks

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by International Finance Desk
Security market in Asia is less than 50% of that in US and Canada Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya September 13, 2016: Asian firms are more vulnerable to cyber attacks than their Western counterparts, says a recent report. The findings by Mandiant Consulting, a FireEye company, states that APAC firms are frequently underprepared to identify and respond...
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Fintech

VocaLink to make a push in Asia Pacific

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Appoints Don Chow to lead Business Development in the region September 13, 2016: VocaLink, the global payment partner to banks, corporates and governments, has announced that Don Chow has joined the firm as Senior Vice-President, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Don will be responsible for business development throughout Asia Pacific, working across the full range...
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Uncategorized

Fidelity taps Alpha Factor Library

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by International Finance Desk
The S&P Global Market Intelligence product helps investors identify and analyse investment opportunities April 22, 2016: S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of McGraw Hill Financial (NYSE: MHFI), has announced that Fidelity Investments has selected the US Value Model from its unique Alpha Factor Library to help customers identify or validate attractively priced stocks with...
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