Retail banking -- A way of diversifying banking portfolios

The banking industry in a country is considered the lifeline of the economy, playing an influential role in initiating and supporting economic growth, especially, in developing countries like Bangladesh. Banking in Bangladesh has already passed a long period and the industry has witnessed many positive aspects like capital adequacy, asset...

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All that glitters is gold - monetising gold!

Over several centuries, mankind considered precious metals, like gold and silver, as safe-haven assets for neutralising unanticipated distressed events. In the Subcontinent, Gold is regarded as the highest asset class and the demand for physical gold dramatically increases during the wedding season. In Singapore, I have traded gold and silver...

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A new Eurafrican partnership: A reset in Europe-Africa relationship

Europe and Africa are inextricably linked by history, geography, and economic ties. Today, securing a peaceful and prosperous future on either continent requires cooperation by both - but not the donor-supplicant relationship that has defined "cooperation" in the past. Instead, leaders on both sides must build an equitable strategic relationship...

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