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Jamaica’s Largest Credit Union: Making an Impact with Financial Inclusion and Education
The Community and Workers of Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union (C&WJ) started life in 1961 as Jamaica Telephone Company Employees Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. Back then, the union had a membership of 135 and assets of a £1,766.23 (equivalent to USD
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Central Bank of the Dominican Republic: Dominican Economy Surges Ahead, Bringing Growth to Multiple Sectors
In recent years, the Dominican economy has shown high growth rates in an environment of low inflationary pressures, which has allowed the strengthening of its macro-economic fundamentals. Growth in economic activity has averaged 6.5% over the past five years —
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PetroRio: Strategy is How You Play the Game, but Determination Helps You Win
PetroRio, Brazil’s largest independent oil and gas company, went from a pre-operational concession holder to a high-margin cash-generating oil producer with a clear strategy: to acquire and redevelop mature fields, while generating funds to acquire new assets. PetroRio was established
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SBM Securities: Major Changes and a Surge in Capabilities
SBM Securities Ltd, the stockbroking arm of SBM Group and one of the leading brokers in Mauritius, is undergoing a huge transformation. With the various entities operating under the SBM Non-Banking Financial Cluster (SBM NBFC), the SBM Group has embarked
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Private Client Holdings Management: Over a Quarter Century of Asset Management in Southern Africa
On the cusp of South Africa’s move to democratic rule in 1990, Private Client Holdings (PCH) opened its doors in Cape Town, South Africa. From humble beginnings as a corporate tax consultancy practice, the company has developed into providing a
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Wide Experience and Many Talents Make Grant a Ghanaian Treasure
Yofi Grant is a renowned Ghanaian investment banker with more than 30 years of experience in banking and finance. Having served in various capacities in corporate finance, credit, marketing and investment banking, Grant has broad knowledge of African financial markets,
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Euro Exim Bank: From Caribbean to World Stage, with Pride, Love, and Blockchain
Euro Exim Bank, headquartered in St. Lucia with a representative office in London, is an international financial institution serving corporate businesses around the globe, facilitating trade finance. The company has made great strides in implementing blockchain-based technology into its trade
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Dr Manny Pohl: A Survivor With a Cool Head and a Knack for Long-Term Investment
As a survivor of the 1987 stock market crash and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Manny Pohl has learned the importance of courage and staying true to core values. When times get tough, the line between facts and feelings becomes
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A Baptism of Fire: Turning £9m Losses Into £6m Profits With Dedication and Teamwork
Co-op Legal Services managing director Caoilionn Hurley joined the firm in 2014 and took on her new leading role in December last year — the latest development in her diverse career history. Having studied law, followed by a postgraduate degree
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Deutsche Oppenheim Family Office AG: Three Pillars that Ensure Solid Support at Leading Family Office
Deutsche Oppenheim Family Office AG is one of the leading Multi Family Offices in the German market. With roughly 80 experienced and qualified experts it offers comprehensive services around the organisation and management of complex private wealth situations. Created in
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