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Pioneering Shari’ah Finance Philosophy with a Go-Ahead, Client-Centric Stance
Collaboration and consideration of diversity has taken MIB to the forefront of banking in Maldives The story of the Maldives Islamic Bank, the first and only fully Shari’ah-compliant bank in the South Asian country, is one of collaboration. The Islamic
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Gimme an E! Gimme an S! Gimme a G! What Does that Spell? Future Prosperity — and a Healthy Planet
Society has always demanded that companies serve a social purpose — and Hungary’s MBH Bank has consistently stepped up to that mark… Leading Hungarian financial institution MBH Bank has lofty aims — and an ambitious strategy to match. It wants
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When Environmental Considerations Are a Driving Force, Banking Needs a Keen Eye — and Unfailing Dedication
MBH Bank and its risk assessor have taken that message to heart. MBH Bank management firmly believes it has a responsibility towards sustainability — as a financial institution, in lending and investment practices, and in day-to-day operations. It has taken
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The View From Belgium: Top Banker Pleads for Caution
Ernest Hemingway’s maxim that bankruptcy arrives gradually “and then suddenly” applies to banks as well: “The proliferation of social media and the ubiquity of online banking imply that when things are perceived to go wrong, bankers may almost instantly lose
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The Fine Art of Mastering the Lower Mid-Market Offering
As a leading direct lender targeting the lower mid-market in Northern Europe, CORDET provides bespoke financing solutions that target attractive, risk-adjusted returns Since 2013, CORDET has been providing bespoke solutions to lower mid-market companies with revenues of up to €150m.
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Finance Expert Knows Which Questions To Ask — And Where to Find Answers
A banker, a businessman … and a trained military interrogator? Meet Jakob Lindquist. CORDET managing member Jakob Lindquist founded the company in 2013 — and the buck stops with him. He takes overall responsibility for management of the business. Lindquist
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Creating More Strategic Relevance for the Investment Banking Sector
Many people think of investment banks as firms with a rolodex of fixed income and equity investors and companies that could be for sale. Partly true, of course, but the infrastructure behind the larger banks has pushed fundraising and M&A
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An Acronym with History and an Eye on the Future: LBBW’s ‘Niche’ is Global, and Growing
As its name suggests, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg — LBBW to its friends — has its roots in Baden-Württemberg, in south-west Germany near the borders of France and Switzerland. With total assets of €324bn, it is one of the largest banks in
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Access Granted: Simple Policies in a Complicated Financial Ecosystem
The Access Bank UK is a Nigerian success story that has passed the $100m milestone for three years in a row. The Access Bank UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nigerian Stock Exchange-listed Access Bank Plc, is having
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Tech-Up Transition for Philippines Bank has Swept the Nation Along Towards an Enticing Digital Future
UnionBank is a pioneer of digital technology with a focus on inclusion and customer service UnionBank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has always been quick to embrace technological innovations that will empower its customers. As the Philippines’ pioneer in digital banking,
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