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Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Announces Investment Policy
Asset allocation to support preservation of capital, maximisation of returns and infrastructure development José Filomeno dos Santos appointed FSDEA chairman Luanda, Angola, 21 June 2013 – The Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA), today announced the publication of its Investment Policy
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Iraqi Government & Industry Gather to Drive Oilfield Optimisation in Iraq
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, the fourth Iraq Mega Projects Conference and Exhibition, organised by the CWC Group and supported by the Iraqi Government, will take place from 30 September – 3
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Aid for Trade: Supporting the World’s Poorest
The Heads of Agency of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) – Aid for Trade in action for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) – met in Geneva on 8 July during the Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade. The Heads of
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CBI Urges Banks to Think of Customers First
The CBI commented on the Government’s formal response to the recent report from the Commission on Banking Standards. Matthew Fell, CBI Director for Competitive Markets, said: “Britain needs a healthy and sustainable banking system to help drive our economy, so
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Italy: IMF Mission Statement
An IMF team visited Italy from June 24 to July 4, 2013, for the annual evaluation of the economy as part of the regular consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement. This statement describes the preliminary findings:
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CBI on Europe: Half-Way Houses Won’t Work for the UK
The CBI is calling for the debate on Europe to focus on credible options for the UK’s future relationship with the EU, warning that half-way house models such as Norway and Switzerland are not the answer. Ahead of a key
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CFI.co Meets Ivy Apea Owusu
Ivy has been working in the Energy Sector since 2002 working with GE Capital in the USA from 2002 through 2007 and in the UK from 2007 until August 2009 in Energy Financing. Prior to that, she was with the
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Military Takeover in Egypt: UN Appeals for Restraint
With Egypt’s transition at “another delicate juncture,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated on Wednesday 3rd July his appeals for non-violence and restraint, urging an inclusive approach to overcome the current “deep difficulties” and address the concerns of all Egyptians.
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CFI.co Meets Dr. Avigdor Klagsbald
Dr. A. Klagsbald & Co. Law Offices is one of Israel’s leading law firms, founded by Dr. A. Klagsbald, who is among Israel’s most highly esteemed litigators. The firm engages in litigation in all legal forums, as well as in
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Braggarts Become Leaders
By Hillary Rosner, a freelance journalist based in Boulder, Colorado. Based on the research of Ernesto Reuben, Pedro Rey-Biel, Paola Sapienza and Luigi Zingales Women at a disadvantage when competing for leadership positions Why do men tend to fare better
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