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| Banking: Wealth Management after the Crunch |
Bruce Weatherill reveals the intriguing results of his recent research project which delves into perceptions of the wealth management sector. He correlates the results to predict the future role offshore financial centres will play in this competitive industry.
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| Banking: The “Silo Effect” – Symptoms, Causes, Cure and Prevention |
Private banking clients are often unknowing victims of internal inefficiencies or what Erik Halvorssen describes as the “silo effect”. Erikdiscovers the symptoms and causes of this serious affliction and proposes a cure that may provide relief even after years of exposure.
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| Banking: Insights into Islamic Banking |
Islamic law regulates a vast range of facets of Islamic society, including the system of banking. Egbert Wetherborne provides a fascinating view of the application of Shari’a principles and ponders whether the ethical aspects of conventional banking could benefit from observing the principles that govern the Islamic system.
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