Introduction: Information, Risks, and Capital
Financial intermediation is a critical factor for growth and social inclusion. One of its core functions is to mobilize financial resources from surplus agents and channel them to those with deficits. It thus allows investor entrepreneurs to expand economic activity and employment opportunities. It also enables household consumers, micro- and small [...]
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Capital Structure and Risk in Islamic Financial Services
Posted by on November 21st, 2010
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Comments OffFinancial Services Outsourcing – Alive and Well
Posted by on November 6th, 2010
With the global recovery and mounting tension within the outsourcing industry, one sector that has quietly faded into the background is the financial services outsourcing industry. It has taken a backseat amid healthcare outsourcing troubles early this year and the ever-growing information technology outsourcing industry.
The subject of the state of the financial services outsourcing sector [...]
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Posted by on October 19th, 2010
I know it’s really early to start worrying about this, but my family is coming over to my house for Thanksgiving this year, which means that I need to buy a lot of stuff for my kitchen and dining room.
I barely ever cook but I need to at least give the illusion that I do [...]
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Posted by on September 9th, 2010
Introduction
The global economic downturn has impacted BRIC consumers differently than elsewhere, and must be acknowledged to effectively meet consumers’ financial needs.
Scope
*Detailed analysis documenting BRIC consumers’ ‘recessionary mindset’ and how this influences perceptions about current and future prospects
*Insights highlight how the economic downturn has affected emotional wellbeing and financial security in the BRIC bloc compared to [...]
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