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Emerging markets “the shining light” in bond sector
In this current low-yield environment, it is difficult to find fundamentally strong investments at a reasonable price; fixed income investors are facing considerable challenges as structural problems such as excessive debt and low growth rates look set to continue for … Continue reading
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Evolution of socially responsible investing
Investors expect a competitive return while making a positive impact. Wermuth AM has gained exposure to this sector through its Europe-Tatarstan Cleantech Fund, which was launched earlier this year together with the sovereign fund of the Republic of Tatarstan, an … Continue reading
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Credit tap is drying up for smaller firms
The slower growth environment isn’t hurting just big corporates, but also smaller firms. Growth in credit flow to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has, in fact, tapered significantly over the past year, indicating both a capitulation in demand from the … Continue reading
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Local SMEs see steady growth: Kafalat CEO
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s small and medium enterprises have been witnessing steady growth in profits despite a tougher economic climate, the chairman of Kafalat SAL said in an interview over the weekend. “Kafalat-guaranteed loans have reached LL248,670 million ($165 million) in 2011, … Continue reading
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Google helps SMEs online
Google Thailand is helping Thai small business operators do business online. The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (Osmep) plans to conduct business training courses and provide financial support to SMEs this year. The plan is aimed at producing … Continue reading
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IFC boosts trade finance for small firms
HCM City — IFC, the private sector funding arm of the World Bank Group, has expanded a trade finance line for the LienVietPostBank, allowing the bank to further help small and medium enterprises in Viet Nam sustain import and export … Continue reading
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Telefonica Says Emerging Markets Key for Increasing Sales
Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, who was named Telefonica SA (TEF)’s head of Europe yesterday, said emerging markets will be key for the telecommunications industry in the next few years and his company should boost investment in technology in Latin America. “Latin … Continue reading
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Additional NT$8 billion to help small, medium businesses
2011/08/12 21:31:32 Taipei, Aug. 12 (CNA) A total of NT$8 billion (US$275.96 million) has been funneled into a fund to help small-and medium-sized enterprises, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said Friday. The MOEA said to help such enterprises, the … Continue reading
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