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Monthly Archives: October 2011
For a tax on capital market
The proposed reforms in the financial sector do not seem to be happening in a hurry. There are problems on at least two levels: the current regulatory system and the nature of reforms being pursued. The present approach to reform … Continue reading
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Philanthropy, Now Yielding Financial Returns
For decades, giving for social benefit and investing for financial return have been practiced as separate and distinct activities. But today there are a range of philanthropic investment strategies available that simultaneously yield social and financial returns. Historically, high net worth … Continue reading
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UK at watershed moment for social impact investing
Social impact investment has the potential to evolve from being an emerging market to a very large, mature investment market attracting mainstream investors, according to a report published today. Making Good in Social Impact Investment: Opportunities in an Emerging Asset … Continue reading
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SMEs can take forward the economy
ISLAMABAD: The Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has fully recognized the significance of growing Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector and considers it backbone of the corporate sector. Nazir Shaheen, Executive Director (Registration), SECP, expressed these views while delivering … Continue reading
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Draft IT policy: Sops coming to draw investments to small cities
Fiscal policies to attract IT investments in smaller cities, and incentives for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to drive technology adoption are some of the measures promised by the draft IT policy. The framework, which was announced by the Communications … Continue reading
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Australia’s Small and Medium Enterprises Create Own Industry Group to Push for Reforms
Small- and medium-sized Australian businesses stand to gain a hold in the country’s future fiscal policies and regulations with the launch of a trade association. Launched during the MyBiz Expo in Sydney on Friday, the SME Association of Australia said small-to-medium enterprises have … Continue reading
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Pricing Microinsurance Products
Microfinance Focus, October 7, 2011: Interview with Howard Bolnick, Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Working Group on Microinsurance How did you become involved in microinsurance and what is your current role? Howard Bolnick: I became involved in microinsurance through … Continue reading
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