Firm Management

Airport modernization imperative in India

According to a study, airport modernization programs are necessary to improve services. According to the study conducted by the aviation consultancy firm CAPA in partnership woth aviation IT solutions provider SITA, special provisions such as WiFi inflight, use of mobile devices, self-check in areas, biometrics and e-Passports should be implented in the new airports in India.


Too big to fail is not a reason anymore

Banking regulators now are empowered to confiscate and break up a financial institution if bankruptcy would only hurt the economy.

Jordan receives third tranche of IMF funding

Due to so-called 'exogenous shocks', Jordan leverages release of third tranche of the IMF funding.

Republicans blame Obama for continued impasse

The proposal to extend the debt ceiling another six weeks is untenable, according to US President Obama, causing a further delay in the deal.


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