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The current issue is not whether the euro has performed as was promised, whether it was mis-sold or even whether it was a bad idea. It is whether or not the single currency is worth saving - would the consequences be worse if the eurozone was broken up, or if it was saved?

The choices

There is no legal way of exiting the euro. However, if a country did leave the union, regardless of the law, there would be a number of ramifications.

If a weak country, like Greece, left the euro, there would be a run on the banks. Depositors would try to withdraw their funds in euros before they were converted into a new currency. This new currency would immediately devalue against the euro (estimates range between 30% and 70% against the euro) to the extent that businesses with international bills would no longer be able to cover them, and this would increase the pressure on other struggling economies with exposure to Greek debt.

The application of every concept in this material is completely centered on EUR/USD. I have not tried it with any other currency pair, so, I can't say anything about other currency pairs apart from EUR/USD.

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Due to the banking crisis of 2008, the question of how banks can protect themselves against future failures has attracted the attention of regulators, banking experts and business media. An important area is the need for better transparency, mainly regarding remuneration in the banking sector, and how boards of banks should improve their corporate governance practices to reduce the chances of a repeat of the credit crunch.

The recent publication of Central Bank of Egypt draft Code of Corporate Governance for banks marks a significant step in this process. Banks together with their respective boards should pay close attention to the corporate governance guidelines.

When trying to woo underbanked consumers, financial institutions (FIs) must have a strategy because these consumers are a volatile group - they are cautious, demanding, and are liable to run away and never look back. They have the potential to bring substantial profitability to financial institutions, but have thus far appeared to be fickle and highly risky.

What does this all mean for enhancing customer acquisition?

With the economy being tough for many people, more individuals are turning to new ways to handle their business. One approach is handled through serviced offices. These locations provide you with the tools you need to successfully start up and operate your business without a huge investment.

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Booming Business

One of the most attractive industries to invest your funds in as investor is the offshore access industry. Offshore access entails that personnel is transferred on sea, for example, from a boat to an offshore oil platform. There are various ways in which this can be done. However, two options are the most popular with clients, the helicopter and the differentiated system. This article will explain the difference, pros & cons and which one is the best.