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Scottish Institution Leads with Gusto, by Example
Colleague-friendly, compassionate, and with wholesome social goals in mind, Scottish Friendly is going strong… Scottish Friendly is an institution dedicated to helping people achieve financial wellbeing. The Glasgow-based mutual life group, one of the largest in the UK, was born
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Keeping Pace With Client Needs, Staying Ahead of the Market, and Driving Custodian Bank Evolution
The role of custodian banks has evolved to include the proactive anticipation of market and client needs — while driving positive change. Institutions in African markets have stepped up to the fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency landscape. They put in place
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Moody’s Investors Service Provides Thought-Leadership in Latin America
Rating agency’s trusted insights can help decision-makers navigate turmoil and market volatility. With over a century of experience in evaluating creditworthiness and an expanding product suite, Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) is a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and
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Federal Realty Keeps the Faith in Traditional Industry Wisdom — but Adds Emphasis to Eco Issues
US property firm Federal Realty applies strategy and smarts in environmental oversight. In an industry known for “location, location, location”, investment trust Federal Realty has added a new mantra: “resilience, resilience, resilience.” Founded in 1962, Federal is recognised for the
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Collaboration, Fintech and Crypto Dominate Italian Summit, and New VC Fund Announced by Generali
Why Italy is bucking a downward trend, and some take-aways from the 2023 Milan Fintech Summit… Italian insurance giant Generali Assicurazioni has announced a specialised insurtech and fintech venture capital fund within its larger Generali Ventures fund. It will dedicate
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SteadyPay Embedded Microfinance Fintech: Safety Net for the Gig Worker
SteadyPay, the award winning FinTech, is at the forefront of delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions for independent workers in the UK’s gig economy. In an industry where income fluctuations are commonplace, SteadyPay stands out as an ethical financial provider,
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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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A Passion for Inclusivity and the Arts: Meet the Chief Exec of an Islamic Bank
Mufaddal Idris Khumri, CEO and managing director of the Maldives Islamic Bank, has deep expertise in the sector… Mufaddal Idris Khumri is an expert in the Islamic banking system, with more than a quarter century of experience under his belt.
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The Oyster’s Gift to the World: Gods’ Tears, Symbols of Purity, and Mourning Wear for Royalty
Passion, beauty, wisdom and wealth — these natural wonders are as rich in meaning as they are in lustre. The opalescent orbs have been a go-to accessory for style icons past and present: Coco Chanel, Princess Diana, Madonna, Anna Wintour,
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The Changing Face of Business Travel (and How Best to Reap the Benefits)
Some major changes are impacting business travel — and one of the most noteworthy is the new digital ID system. The move was recently proposed as a way to close the technological gap between the UK and other countries. The
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