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Oman SME Summit 2015: Opportunities galore

International Finance DeskSeptember 21, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 21, 2016

As the Gulf nation presses ahead with diversifying its oil-dependent economy, be there on September 13-14 to see what’s in it for you In today’s fast-paced and dynamic market environment, SMEs undoubtedly play a vital role. Though the term needs no explanation, for the sake of clarity, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are non-subsidiary, independent...

Economy

Brazil takes a $27 billion hit

International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2016

That’s the cost of the Petrobras scandal to the world’s seventh largest economy Kamilia Lahrichi April 8, 2015: The Petrobras oil scandal, which sparked massive protests across Brazil against the government’s corruption and the economic slowdown, has cost $27.1 billion to the GDP of the world’s seventh largest economy, according to an April 2015 study...

Banking

Laos and World Bank to end poverty and build shared prosperity

International Finance DeskSeptember 6, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 6, 2016

Lao PDR has made significant strides in relation to poverty reduction. July 15, 2013: The World Bank Group and the Lao PDR have forged a constructive partnership for development lasting more than five decades, during which time, the Lao PDR has made significant strides in relation to poverty reduction. It has reduced the poverty headcount from almost half...

Banking

Central Counter-Parties what are they, why do they matter and how does the Bank supervise them?’

International Finance DeskSeptember 2, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 2, 2016

Benefits of Central Counter-parties. June 19, 2016: Financial market infrastructures lie at the heart of the financial system. They settle transactions and, by stepping in between buyers and sellers, ensure that financial obligations are met. As such, they play a crucial role in helping the economy and financial markets to function. Central counterparties (CCPs) –...

Uncategorized

Mario Ricciardi appointed as managing director for Creechurch Capital

International Finance DeskJuly 4, 2016

by International Finance DeskJuly 4, 2016

Company looks to expand both locally as well as internationally July 4, 2016: Creechurch Capital, the discretionary fund management house, has appointed Mario Ricciardi as its managing director. With more than five years of significant growth since its inception in 2010, Creechurch Capital is entering the next phase of progress, bringing in Ricciardi to head...

Finance Islamic Banking

DP world launches Sukuk in LSE

International Finance DeskMay 31, 2016

by International Finance DeskMay 31, 2016

Becomes the fourth Sukuk bond to have launched this year May 31, 2016: DP World on 27th May launched $1.2 billion Sukuk bond in London Stock Exchange (LSE). It now becomes the fourth Sukuk to be launched this year in LSE. This follows the first ever Sukuk from Islamic Corporation for the Development of the...

Economy

Republic of Panama to host Japanese delegation

International Finance DeskMay 20, 2016

by International Finance DeskMay 20, 2016

To launch negotiations on bilateral agreement May 20, 2016: The Republic of Panama will host an official delegation from Japan visiting Panama City as both countries begin negotiations to establish a bilateral Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) on Friday, May 20, 2016. The announcement follows a visit last month to Japan by Panama’s President Juan...

Business Leaders

Countering deprivation and promoting success

International Finance DeskSeptember 29, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 29, 2015

Mosaic’s mentoring scheme reaches over 250 UK schools Jonathan Freeman September 29, 2015: The new school year in the UK is underway and with it comes the annual renewal of hopes and ambitions of pupils, parents and schools for academic success. However, recent research from educational charity The Sutton Trust suggests that the odds for...

Fintech

UK FinTech firm Hello Soda expands to USA

International Finance DeskSeptember 22, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 22, 2015

It seeks to revolutionise the financial services and fraud detection markets September 22, 2015: UK FinTech company, Hello Soda announced its expansion into the United States with the opening of a New York office and recruitment of two new heads of sales. The US office and hiring of experienced new recruits, Layton Brooks and Oliver Peckham, will...

Fintech

Data management getting attention at executive level

International Finance DeskSeptember 21, 2015

by International Finance DeskSeptember 21, 2015

The economic benefits of a managed data service for asset managers September 21, 2015: As the investment environment has changed, drivers of data management have evolved accordingly. In the pre-2008 environment, data management within asset management firms comprised centralised operational teams, focusing on: Data timeliness for key business processes Data quality and accuracy Cost management...