Archive for the 'Money Talk' Category

Debts of €5.7m put developer Hassett into liquidation

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

THE BUSINESS OF property developer and builder Eamonn Hassett has gone into liquidation with a €4 million shortfall on the €5.7 million it owes to suppliers and sub-contractors.
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Shariah-Compliant Finance: “Jihad with money”

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

While America struggles with the sub-prime and credit market crisis, Shariah Islamic Finance, also known as Shariah-Compliant Finance, is quickly infiltrating our financial markets – and bringing Islamic shariah law with it. …
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Under Sec McCormick Statement in Advance of G-8 Finance Ministers

Friday, December 19th, 2008

The G-8 Finance Ministers will be hosted by Japan in Osaka , Japan on June 13th and 14th. Their discussions will focus on three key areas: the world economy, climate change, and development, which correspond with the key themes of the …
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Iran, US Sanctions & Finance

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

American Footprint’s China Hand has a fine note on the strange idiocies of American policy in re Iran and financial sanctions. An idiocy only exceeded by Iran’s horrible domestic economic policy.
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Google search for browser success results in Chrome

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

GOOGLE BROKE into the crowded internet browser market on Tuesday with the release of Chrome, a product the world’s most popular search engine is hoping to turn into platinum.
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Court issues warrant for construction firm directors

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

A HIGH Court judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of two construction company directors believed to have fled to Canada after failing to comply with a court order to pay €1.8 million in debts due by their company to another firm.
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Poll: Finance crisis boosts Moderates

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Fredrik Reinfeldt’s Moderate party has gained voter support during the financial crisis, a new poll indicates. The Moderates now have the support of 24 percent of voters, a 2.4 point climb.
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Muslims Against Sharia Blog

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Professor Michael West, executive dean at Aston Business School, said research and teaching in Islamic finance would be made part of the syllabus for students studying masters and undergraduate degrees. …
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Dublin firm has high hopes for Botswana

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

DUBLIN-BASED consultants International Development Ireland (IDI) has begun talks with the government in Botswana about a three-year contract to manage the country’s national airline. This follows the recent decision by Comair, …
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The Underlying Basis of Finance & Credit

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Here is an oddly interesting observation: Over the entire history of human finance, the underlying premise of all credit transactions — loans, mortgages, and all debt instrument — has been the borrower’s ability to repay. …
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UAE markets end mixed | Finance and Economy

Monday, December 15th, 2008

The Dubai Financial Market on Wednesday gained 0.53% to close on 1872. The day’s big gainer was Arabtec, up nearly 15%. Gulf Finance House and Emirates NBD gained 9.38% and 4.05% respectively. …
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Finance Professionals required for full time Permanent positions

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Dublin City Centre 25-45K Finance Professionals required for full time Permanent positions in Dublin City Centre. We currently have a number of urgent vacancies with a number of High Profile International Banks. So whether y.
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Lisbon Treaty: Europe's Plan B if ratification ends at 26-1; Cowen

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Lisbon Treaty: If the ratification process by the parliaments of the 26 members of the European Union proceeds from the current level of 18 to 26, Taoiseach Brian Cowen will face tough choices with Europe’s Plan B.
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Multi-National Force - Iraq - MoI-TT Finance Transition Team

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

MoI-TT Finance Transition Team conducts first-ever Iraqi computer training (MNSTC-I). Baghdad – The Finance Transition Team conducted its first computer training class to help bridge the Iraqi technology gap. …
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Northstar Finance Chief Resigns | Xconomy

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Northstar Neuroscience (NASDAQ: [[ticker:NSTR]]), a Seattle-based maker of a brain stimulation device for severe depression, said today that Chief Financial.
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iPhone Sales Drastically Surpass Q4 Consensus, Apple Reaches 10

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Members at the Apple Finance Board at Mac Observer have been collecting IMEI numbers from new 3G iPhones sold during the period, and have been maintaining a spreadsheet of iPhone IMEI data points along with the purchase date, model, …
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Jobs in United Arab Emirates - Dubai : Regional Finance Manager

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Find jobs in the UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan.
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India is 64th best global biz destination

Friday, December 12th, 2008

India has been ranked 64th in a global list of best countries to do business in, dropping from 51st place last year. While India has dropped 13 places, China is down two notches to No 79.
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Internet Habits of Personal Finance Bloggers-Get Rich Slowly

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

On April 30, 2007, I wrote an article on Web 2.0. The web has evolved so much that it is an indispensable part of our life, and we don’t use the web the same way it used to be. Professional Internet users, such as bloggers, …
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US Should Establish Threat Finance Cells to Monitor Hezbollah's

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

This website was the first to report the establishment of the joint Defense Department - Treasury Department “threat finance cells” in Iraq, which successfully interrupted terrorists’ funding flows. The concept is inexpensive and simple …
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