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Glimmer of hope over this Heathrow shambles
In the Good Old Days, way back in history (1990), when Google was not even a glint in Silicon Valleys eye, the French still had the franc and Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini was about to take the crown as the worlds most irritating No.1,
Updated: 09/08/2012 04:01P
Regulators must shine a light on shadow banking
In response, the worlds regulators and central banks, led by the Financial Stability Board, have focused on building a more stable banking system – less leveraged, more liquid and with all banks resolvable without taxpayers support. The implementation of
Updated: 09/08/2012 04:01P
Emirates status among Chinese an opportunity for finance firms
RAKBank says it is in the planning stages of developing yuan-denominated accounts to grow its links with Chinese small businesses, says Pritam Mirchandani, its head of business finance. The interest comes as the Dubai International Financial Centre plans
Updated: 09/08/2012 04:00P
Dubai magic for dragon economy expats
As more Chinese firms arrive, the opportunities for the banks that service them are growing rapidly, says Pritam Mirchandani, the head of business finance at RAKBank. The number of Chinese businesses has grown from a handful of clients when RAKBank
Updated: 09/08/2012 04:00P
Equitable Life chief Chris Wiscarson calls for MOTs for CEOs
For example, he says that some measure of chief executive “hubris” needs to be added to the way boards monitor bosses, alongside their effectiveness at developing strategy, organising management teams to execute it, delivering on financial results and
Updated: 09/08/2012 04:00P
Fox News Sean Hannity uses pseudo-economics to attack President on jobs
On the heels of a successful Democratic convention and with less than 60 days till the Presidential election, Fox News and conservative talk radio are pulling no punches in misleading their audience as to the Presidents record. Last night, in a feeble attempt
Updated: 09/08/2012 03:51P
Long-term care: does the NHS owe you £80000?
The few who do qualify should have all care costs paid by the NHS, regardless of their financial position or where they are receiving treatment. Those who dont qualify fall under local authority care, meaning patients are means-tested to assess their ability to
Updated: 09/08/2012 03:50P
Apple Is No Pandora Killer
If Apple can make its music service irresistible, it may win over Android fans, and then -- wait. Whats that? The Journals hearing that Apple wont be offering this copycat service on Android devices? Itll be only for iOS devices as well as Macs and PCs?
Updated: 09/08/2012 03:23P
Sukuk demand may jump 300%
“Sukuk continues to be in the spotlight, especially after the global economic meltdown, where we learnt that carrying excessively risky debt on the books can lead to financial collapse during black swan events,” said Ashar Nazim, Mena Islamic Finance
Updated: 09/08/2012 03:21P
NEW FACES, NEW PLACES | PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
Education Brookfield Academy, Brookfield, named Kristi Thompson finance director, Sarah Viera assistant finance director and Christine Sommerfelt graphic designer. Financial Associated Bank hired Gwendolyn Dansby as vice president, community
Updated: 09/08/2012 03:17P
