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IASD Graduate Building IRAQ
Submitted by alfattal on 1 February, 2012 - 13:15.Iraqi Association of Security Dealers (IASD)
Baghdad, Iraq
June 2011
Women Growing Iraq Economy
Submitted by alfattal on 23 October, 2011 - 12:39.Mrs. Zahra'a Abd Farhan, 22 year old woman, a wife and a successful business owner of a Salon in Baghdad said,
Ministry Awards IASD Training Contract
Submitted by alfattal on 16 October, 2011 - 10:23.The growing Iraq Stock Exchange has authorized forty-five security dealer firms to transact business on the Exchange. All of these firms are members of the Iraqi Association of Security Dealers (IASD) in Baghdad. The IASD also serves as a Small Business Development Center in Baghdad managing two training programs for individuals seeking to improve and to start their own businesses.
IASD Organizes Financial Analysis Training
Submitted by kjody on 27 April, 2010 - 04:23.IASD will organize a training program on Financial Analysis for Micro Finance Institution (MFI) managers during May 9 – 13, 2010 at IASD Training Hall, Karada - Baghdad. In order to create a sustainable institution, MFI managers need to have the skills to analyze the financial health of their MFI. This five-day course provides participants with an understanding of the different ratios used by microfinance institutions, what they mean, and how they can be used to keep track of an institution's financial performance over time.
IASD Develops Securities Dealers
Submitted by kjody on 25 March, 2010 - 10:49.Functioning since 2006, the Iraqi Association of Securities Dealers (IASD) is helping Iraqi securities dealers to trade electronically after the Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) went electronic in April 2009. IASD understood the need of its members and advocated strongly to the ISX to start trading electronically. It also provided suggestions and feedback to the ISX to ensure smooth implementation of Electronic Trading. The electronic trading platform was provided by NASDAQ through an assistance program of the US Government.
IASD Organizes Investment Conference
Submitted by kjody on 12 December, 2009 - 23:40.The IASD organized an Investment Conference at the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad on October 29, 2009 to promote the potential economic sectors in Iraq to potential investors. The conference was attended by the Minister of Agriculture and representatives from the Australian Embassy, the PRT Baghdad, the Investment Commission, the Tourism Ministry, the Iraqi Stock Exchange, construction companies, security dealers, business persons, commercial banks as well as the media.
IASD Supports Electronic Stock Trading
Submitted by kjody on 7 August, 2009 - 22:20.The Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) has come of age and started electronic trading, of late. The Iraqi Association of Security Dealers (IASD) board was persuading the ISX to start electronic trading to reduce the settlement time of securities transactions at the Exchange. This is a big achievement indeed and IASD deserves credit for its advocacy efforts in this regard. ISX's new trading, clearing, and settlement system is based on NASDAQ OMX technology and was funded by the US Government.
IASD Newsletter
Submitted by kjody on 26 April, 2008 - 12:19.The Iraqi Association of Securities Dealers (IASD) recently issued the tenth edition of the “Capital Markets Newsletter”, which focuses on the activity of the association as a Small Business Development Center. The newsletter evolved into a publication written and published by the IASD.
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SBDC Baghdad Builds Partnership with DACs
Submitted by kjody on 26 April, 2008 - 12:10.Attending the business development course delivered in July by the Baghdad Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was a revealing moment for one of the students. “So far, I was mostly interested in politics. I am now also willing to explore opportunities in the business field”, he confessed to one of the officials of the Iraqi Association of Securities Dealers (IASD), that runs the SBDC program in Baghdad.
Voucher Program Contributes to the Sustainability of the SBDC in Baghdad
Submitted by kjody on 26 April, 2008 - 11:25.In early July of this year, the Iraqi Association of Securities Dealers (IASD) implemented the pilot stage of the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Voucher Program. In cooperation with the District Advisory Council (DAC) of Karada, IASD ran a “How to Start-Up or Improve a Business” course for an audience of fifteen. Participants which had been selected by the DAC.
