Kurt Osterberg

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    Kirchner’s diminishing returns

    First elected as Argentinian President in 2007, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner began her term riding a wave of popularity. The election wasn’t even close, with Kirchner winning 45.3 percent of the ...
    On March 13, 2013 / By
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    Burj Bank cement strong reputation

    Founded in 2007, Burj Bank – formerly known as Dawood Islamic Bank – has a distinguished history, spanning more than five years, as a central pillar of Pakistan’s Islamic Banking landscape. In 2...
    On March 13, 2013 / By
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    The year ahead – a GCC perspective

    2012 was an eventful year, with the key global central banks announcing fresh stimulus measures, bringing in a much-needed respite for asset markets. Globally, economic data remained mixed, with pocke...
    On March 13, 2013 / By
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    Boubyan Bank building on successful strategy

    By the end of 2012, we at Boubyan Bank had completed the first three years of our Five-Year Strategy (2010-2014). The strategy has certainly realised many of its objectives; last year, we returned to ...
    On March 13, 2013 / By
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    The innovation equation

    When George Stephenson invented the steam locomotive and then went on to build the Stockton and Darlington railway in 1821, he changed the way people and merchandise got around for good. Less than 100...
    On March 12, 2013 / By
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    Presenting like the Stand-Up Comic

    What does a comedian have in common with a business entrepreneur? In terms of presentation, a comic has to deliver a message and connect with his audience. He faces similar problems as the business pr...
    On March 11, 2013 / By
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    Cyprus to request €2bn of its own loan to Greece

    He is due to commence talks with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras today, with the two countries financial situations being the main point of discussion. Reports indicate that Anastasiades will be ...
    On March 11, 2013 / By
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    Obama reluctantly signs sequester

    After last minute discussions failed to reach a consensus, the American Congress was unable to prevent a wave of unpalatable cuts coming into effect. President Obama has since signed off on the seques...
    On March 4, 2013 / By
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    US home sales hit 5 year high

    New figures from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development reveal that sales of new single-family houses in January rose 15.6 percent above the December 2012 rate, and 28.9 percent from the s...
    On February 27, 2013 / By
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    UK loses triple A rating for the first time in over three decades

    The pound slipped to a two-year nadir as news that Moody’s Investor service became the first ratings agency to downgrade the UK from its triple A score since 1978. Domestic and foreign-currency gove...
    On February 25, 2013 / By