Monthly Archives: March 2011

BIIA at Online-Information Asia-Pacific Conference and Exhibit

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

BIIA partnered with Incisive Media, the organizer of Online-Information Asia Pacific by assisting in program development and organizing the BIIA Forum 2011.  Online-Information Asia-Pacific drew over 90 companies attracting approximately 1,000 visitors. BIIA took part in the exhibit together with … Continue reading →

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Observations from the Business Information Forum 2011

Posted on March 30, 2011 by ieijcb@attglobal.net

BIIA Chairman David Worlock commented on the proceedings and outcome of the recent BIIA Business Information Forum 2011, which had the purpose of bringing users and information providers together: “… March 24th 2011 around 3 pm Hong Kong time I … Continue reading →

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Baidu Develops Web Browser

Posted on March 29, 2011 by ieijcb@attglobal.net

Baidu, is developing its own web browser in an effort to cement its hold over the China’s Internet market. Baidu currently holds a 75% share of China’s search engine market, with Google a distant second, according to Beijing-based research firm … Continue reading →

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Late Payments: European Parliament sets new rules

Posted on March 27, 2011 by ieijcb@attglobal.net

The European Parliament adopted by a very large majority (612 votes in favour, 12 against and 21 abstentions), new rules against late payments. The text approved by the Parliament confirmed, as general rule for both the public and the private … Continue reading →

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Troubling Times May be Ahead For Consumer Credit Bureaus in the USA

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

Beginning in January 2011, requirements are in place for lenders to provide Risk Based Pricing notices to many consumers applying for new credit, as well as consumers that have been negatively impacted by changes in terms on their existing loans … Continue reading →

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Trade Credit Supply Recovers

Posted on March 26, 2011 by admin

The Financial Times reported March 24th, 2011 that the supply of credit to support global trade has recovered after drying up significantly at the height of the global financial crisis. A study of 210 banks in 94 countries by the … Continue reading →

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Country Risk Climate: Trends to Keep an Eye On

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

Denmark – headed for a wave of bank consolidation Dominican Republic – a slow-down in growth and manageable external accounts Guinea – FX bureaus are shut down Mexico – stepped-up offers of dollar Options Nigeria – an ominous vanishing of … Continue reading →

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Supplier Evaluation

Posted on March 25, 2011 by ieijcb@attglobal.net

Gearing up information management capability on suppliers – collect suppliers’ information, and then integrate, analyze and make use of the data via dynamic management and follow-ups, so as to evaluate the performance of suppliers. Source:  Sinotrust   -   To read the … Continue reading →

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