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Nordic Outlook: back from the “brink of recession”

The world has moved away from the “brink of recession” SEB analysts state in the latest Nordic Outlook released ...

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Rethinking international payments

Rethinking how to manage international payments

The global financial crisis and recent turmoil ...

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Nordic Back Office - Helsinki 8-9/2 2012 - sum up

Chairman Göran Fors sums up the first day of the Nordic Back Office.

Euroclear´s Päivi Penttilä share with us her thoughts from today.

Kirsi Wiitala reflects from the 16th Nordic Back Office in Helsinki.

Listen to Laura Liljeström from Sampo Group.
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New Year, New Opportunities for Multi-Currency Direct Debits

While the advantages of using direct debits for timely, predictable collections is widely accepted, companies that operate internationally often struggle to manage the diverse direct debit schemes in each country in which they operate in a consistent way. ...

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Northern Thoughts Day

Euroclear Sweden Anders Löfgren, Head Product Managment share his reflection from the "Northern Thoughts day".

Listen to regulatory development affecting us all by Martin Axelsson, Legal Counsel at SEB.

"Northern Thoughts Day" - close up look at developments in our region.
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how popular is discounting business?

Daria, I agree and thanks a lot once again.
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Vadim
Vadim Gusev 4 Hours Ago

Why use Direct Debit when you can use your debit card?

Spirited by Mats' comment, I can see other angles on the subject:

- banks against credit card companies
and
- USA vs rest
ktpama 8 Hours Ago

how popular is discounting business?

Hi, Vadim,
to conclude my comments (not to make this thread too long): I agree that focus within client organization is required if you think of
Daria Avdeeva 9 Hours Ago

how popular is discounting business?

Daria, sorry for casual spelling your name from the small letter ))
Vadim Gusev 1 Day Ago

how popular is discounting business?

Hi daria, i referred to special expertise and focus with regard to all aspects including sales and marketing (may be legal). I do believe that a product
Vadim Gusev 1 Day Ago

how popular is discounting business?

Hi Vadim,

I do not think that discounting in itself requires specific expertise (it is a very straightforward operation). But I agree that
Daria Avdeeva 1 Day Ago

how popular is discounting business?

yes, Daria is right, I meant discounting of a DP under the LC. Thanks, Daria, for short overview, need to admit that you puzzled me for a while with "DNA"
Vadim Gusev 2 Days Ago

how popular is discounting business?

I assume Vadim meant discounting under LC. Then well it is not up to the bank(s) to decide, they are following the clients' policies and demands.
Daria Avdeeva 2 Days Ago
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Why use Direct Debit when you can use your debit card?
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