Loans have divided societies throughout history, between people who consider them a beneficial product that allows customers to purchase goods they need now and pay for later in the future, …
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Banking 2013: Looking for better horizonsFinance
Banks fleeing the storm
by Maya Sioufiby Maya SioufiLebanese bankers are sailing off to foreign shores to generate growth in profits as turbulence rattles their home country and cripples their neighbours next door. The blood being spilled in …
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Trying to achieve anything online in Lebanon can be a frustrating ordeal, so perhaps it’s no surprise that real growth of electronic banking has been late to emerge. According to …
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Whether for the season’s latest couture, that fancy dinner or more significant bills such as our children’s school tuition, plastic cards are popping out of our wallets three times more …
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In February, thieves stole $45 million from thousands of ATMs worldwide in a matter of hours. In New York City alone, 2,904 machines were hacked, yielding $2.4 million. According to …
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Just in time for the peak travel season, Banque Libano Francaise (BLF) yesterday launched a cobranded credit card in an exclusive partnership with Air France-KLM. The European airline group is …
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A house is more than just a home. It is also an investment vehicle that, if things go well, can produce handsome earnings. With real estate producing double digit returns …
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It took a decade for Tony Habre and his partners to secure a foothold in Lebanon’s hospitality industry. Their company, Add Mind, creates, develops and manages food and beverage concepts. …
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At any given time, Beirut’s skyline is a kaleidoscope of chaos. While the economy may be struggling, in the city center luxury developments rise up with mesmeric frequency. In a …
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As the weather heats up, Lebanese traditionally head to the beach to cool down in one of the many private resorts along the Mediterranean. In the past few years, however, …
