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The Trade Revolution
SIBOS 2011— TRADE FINANCE By Denise Bedell Trade finance is in the midst of wrenching changes, and banks must keep pace with them or face loss of market share and a deterioration of their client base. The ...
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Virtual Competition Presents A Real Challenge
TECHNOLOGY— SIBOS 2011 By Anita Hawser Banks are facing growing competition from technologically advanced nonbanks as customers seek more convenience and higher service levels. Imagine a world where money is no longer thought of as something physical ...
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Asia’s Banks On The Fast Track
FOCUS: INVESTMENT BANKING IN ASIA By Michael Shari Asia’s big banks are elbowing out their Western rivals as demand for financial services skyrockets in the region—and beyond. One of the great ironies lost in the panic of ...
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Islamic Bank Awards 2011
ANNUAL SURVEY: ISLAMIC FINANCE By Gordon Platt The Islamic finance industry is benefiting from a lack of confidence in the conventional banking sector and is expanding rapidly in emerging markets. The global financial crisis has forced bankers ...
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Islamic Bank Awards 2011: By Country
Country Awards Algeria Al Salam Bank-Algeria Al Salam Bank-Algeria was established in October 2008 with capital of $100 million. New rules on Islamic banking in Algeria became effective in January 2011 and are expected to promote the growth of the ...
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Islamic Bank Awards 2011: By Region
Regional Awards Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Kuwait Finance House Kuwait Finance House was the first Islamic bank established in Kuwait. It is now a market leader in the GCC and beyond, offering a wide range of shariah-compliant products. KFH has ...
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Islamic Bank Awards 2011: Overall Awards
Overall Awards Best Sukuk Bank CIMB Islamic Malaysia-based CIMB Islamic has been the top sukuk underwriter for each of the past four years. In 2010 it boosted its leading global market share to 23%, largely on the strength of Malaysian ...
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WORLD’S BEST SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE PROVIDERS 2011
Global Finance names the World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Providers 2011 NEW YORK, May 17, 2011 Global Finance magazine has...
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WORLD’S BEST SUB-CUSTODIAN BANKS 2011
Global Finance names the World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2011 NEW YORK, May 16, 2011 Global Finance magazine has released its...
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World’s Best Banks: Middle East Country Winners
Middle East Change Creates New Opportunities Banks in the Middle East are pulling in their horns in light of the widespread political upheaval in the region. Markets have been unsettled by the political developments, but the economic fundamentals remain ...
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World’s Best Banks: Africa Country Winners
Africa Fast-Growing Continent Offers Huge Potential And Significant Risks Africa is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas and minerals, which are in growing demand as the global economy expands. The continent seems likely to outperform the developed ...
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World’s Best Banks: Europe Country Winners
Europe Capital Performance The past year has been one of continuing struggle for much of the European banking sector. After a bruising 2009, which was characterized by banking failures and government bailouts, 2010 brought the European sovereign debt crisis. ...