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Octa Investama Berjangka: The Remarkable Rise and Rise of an Innovative Indonesian Broker
Octa Investama Berjangka notes three main factors that have contributed to its success. In the past decade, the burgeoning Indonesian economy has sparked interest among investors. Octa Investama Berjangka’s founders were quick to spot the trend — and act on
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OECD: Plugging the SDG Financing Gap
Ensuring Blended Finance can mobilise private finance, particularly in the Least Developed Countries and towards Social Sectors, will require a systemic and transformational approach. Even before the arrival of COVID-19, the SDG financing gap was significant. The private sector is
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SIS Group Founder and Chairman Jaspal Sidhu: Making Quality Education Affordable
The SIS Group of K-12 Schools is focused on providing affordable, quality education in developing countries. Jaspal Sidhu, a Singaporean, heads Indonesia’s largest and most reputable chain of private schools operating at multiple price points under the brand SIS (www.sisschools.org).
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Nordea Asset Management’s Responsible Investments Team: Using ESG Engagement to Create Value for Investors and Companies
Nordea Asset Management’s Responsible Investments Team is tackling climate change one investment at a time. As sustainability increasingly becomes a critical issue for business risks and opportunities, many investors are gravitating toward those with strong ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance.
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CFI.co Meets the CEO of UMG: Kiwi Aliwarga
That is what Kiwi Aliwarga was taking into consideration during the early stages of UMG – founded in 1998. He struggled with limited capital in a country still closed to investments. Kiwi Aliwarga and cofounder Marlar Win took the initiative
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IFC: Corporate Governance Gains Prominence with the Forthcoming ASEAN Economic Community
One of the much-anticipated events in Asia this year is the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community which will allow goods, services, and investments to flow more freely across the borders of Southeast Asian countries. The potential economic upside is
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World Bank: Asian Countries are among Top Achievers on Sustainable Energy Progress
Asian countries are making a vital contribution to achieving global sustainable energy goals, a new World Bank report finds. But while the region performs strongly on ensuring electricity access for people and using more modern renewable energy, there is room
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MIGA (World Bank): Islamic Finance – A Growing Source of Capital for the Developing World
The World Bank has its eye on Islamic finance, and with reason. Islamic finance’s recent globalization – in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries alike – has increased the total size of its assets to around $1.5 trillion. In both the
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Football Virtuoso Equipped with Class and Modesty
The embodiment of the superlative, striker Cristiano Ronaldo gathers titles by the dozen: Most Expensive Football Player in History; Most Goals in a Single Season; Fastest Player to Reach 50, 100, 150 and 200 Goals, etc. He’s also a most
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IFC: Indonesia Needs Good Corporate Governance
Indonesia’s economy is facing tough challenges: A slowdown of gross domestic product growth, a depreciation of the rupiah and a tightening of external financing. On the political side, the country is entering a period of uncertainty with upcoming legislative and
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