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April 21, 2008
Microfinance’s Success Sets Off a Debate in Mexico | www.nytimes.com
1. Stock market takes over microfinance. 2. Microfinance moves from donor to investor.
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Australian Economy has the Mettle
March 24, 2008
The new drought — workers | www.theage.com.au
Current upswing in the economy is driven by a boom in the resources sector.But chances are events occuring in other areas of the economy could nullify any gains from the resources uptake.
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Foresight Better than Hindsight
March 20, 2008
Did JPMorgan overpay? | dailybriefing.blogs.fortune.cnn.com
1. Stepping in by two of the market's biggest players viz., the Fed and JPM is a signal to the investors that they would not be left in the lurch and shall not be left alone to fend for themselves. 2. Right price is always a relative term.
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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall and along came the Knight
March 18, 2008
JP Morgan Pays $2 a Share for Bear Stearns | www.nytimes.com
The takeover by JPM will set in motion many more mergers and acquisitions.It will be a trend setter in the sense stronger firms will take courage and come forward to acquire weaker firms. The deal will act as a benchmark.
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A Government indeed that helps its poor in need
January 28, 2008
Congress Unveils Economic Stimulus Deal | biz.yahoo.com
1.Tax cuts for people in financially good shape. 2. A knee-jerk reaction to limit a possible economic recession.
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American roulette misses Aussie Banks
January 22, 2008
Australian banks under pressure over US subprime exposure | afp.google.com
1. Australian banks have little exposure to US sub-prime mortgages. 2. Turmoil in financial markets has had no immediate impact on the credit ratings of Australian Banks.
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Mobile banking set to become a standard product
December 17, 2007
Indian Bank, NCR launch portable ATMs | www.atmmarketplace.com
1.There is a wide interest among consumers for mobile banking services not only in India but also world wide. 2. ATMs have been used by banks not only to expand their reach to customers but also to offer value-added services.
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ICICI bank a bellwether for Indian Financial Sector
December 10, 2007
ICICI Bank aims for 30-35 pct growth | www.reuters.com
1. In a rising market how much is backed by fundamentals and how much is irrational exuberance.
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Small step for big banks, big help to small Man
November 15, 2007
JPMorgan enters micro-finance field | www.ft.com
It is a right move by a deep pocket, well connected investment bank.Big money at last wakes to the reality of the small man.
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Get the Rich to make the Poor rich
November 12, 2007
CEOs cash in on the Indian Dream | in.news.yahoo.com
1.On the Indian sub-continent affluence and poverty have co-existed for centuries. 2.To drive economic development, incentives need to be provided to people capable of delivery.
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There is a vast untapped opportunity
November 2, 2007
Munich Re makes a second India venture | www.ft.com
1.Life insurance is gaining popularity among Indians because of tax benefits and income protection it offers in a country where there is no social security. 2.Need for a hassle-free insurance product as majority of Indians live in rural areas.
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November 2, 2007
Micro finance ignored | www.marketwatch.com
1.Microfinance can be a powerful instrument for self-empowerment, especially for women as demonstrated by Grameen Bank, to being an agent for economic change. 2.Increasing number of banks are realising the need to successfully address the issue of designing and implementing microfinance programs. 2.Increasing number of banks are realising the need to successfully address the issue of designing and implementing microfinance programs.
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October 12, 2007
M.Stanley gets India licence, appoints two execs | www.reuters.com
1.Boom in the capital markets attracting international firms. 2.Markets being driven by the neo-rich.
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Converting Brick and Mortar into Cash
October 12, 2007
Reverse mortgage: Ticking bomb for senior citizens? | economictimes.indiatimes.com
1.A useful product for Baby boomer retirees . 2.Proper advice should be taken before availing the mortgage. 3.Lenders should take into account the associated risks attached to the product before aggressively pushing the product.
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October 10, 2007
India the Superpower? Think again | money.cnn.com
1.Strong military vs economic development. 2.Huge population means economic development takes time to reach all corners. 2.Huge population means economic development takes time to reach all corners.
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All that glitters need not be Gold
October 10, 2007
Gold Gains as Euro Rebounds Versus Dollar; Silver Is Steady | www.bloomberg.com
1.Solid metal, solid returns 2.There is a huge appetite for investment in gold and gold investment funds provide an alternative to ownership of the metal. 2.There is a huge appetite for investment in gold and gold investment funds provide an alternative to ownership of the metal.
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September 24, 2007
Forget India; Call Centers Boom in Caribbean | abcnews.go.com
With the lead provided by India, several players are cutting into the call centre pie.Eventually business will move where operations are cheaper.
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September 18, 2007
Did Bear Stearns Soft-Pedal the Risks? | www.businessweek.com
1.Too much confidence in a fund is not good for wealth 2.A case of regulators blinking while the bear hugs.
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September 18, 2007
Canara, HSBC and OBC to establish life insurance JV | www.banking-business-review.com
1.A vast market waiting to be tapped. 2.Right mix of Indian banks and global giant adds depth and penetration.
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Nothern Rock caught on Speed Camera
September 17, 2007
Northern Rock braced for another run on the bank | www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
1.An innocent victim caught between subprime hurricane and credit squeeze. 2.Borrowing to invest without adequate savings is creating a false sense of growth. 3.Questionable role of money market intermediaries.
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