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StanChart signs $500m risk-sharing deal with Ofid
A $500 million trade-finance agreement has been signed between global bank Standard Chartered and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund for International Development (Ofid), which aims to boost world trade flows for emerging market banks.
Businesses vulnerable to Web 2.0 data security and reputational risks, says UK study
Firms are unprepared against information leaks and reputational risks caused by employee internet usage, says Recommind survey
Record high sugar prices hit ethanol market
Ethanol prices in Brazil have recently risen due to a decrease in production. According to experts, record high sugar prices in the region are encouraging mills to refine sugar over ethanol, which is giving a 50% better return.
SEC approves exchange rules to prevent ‘clearly erroneous' trades
New rules from the US regulator aim to curb ‘fat-finger’ banking errors