Economics 21

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  INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES LEVIED IN AIR TRANSPORTION – CURRENT ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES

  The paper reviews the progress achieved so far in terms of applying the major principles of levying infrastructure charges in air transportation by analysing the charge rates in the country for access to airports and for air navigation services. It also comments on some problems arising in result of applying the current charge rates and suggests ... The paper reviews the progress achieved so far in terms of applying the major principles of levying infrastructure charges in air transportation by analysing the charge rates in the country for access to airports and for air navigation services. It also comments on some problems arising in result of applying the current charge rates and suggests possible solutions. The author of the paper conducts a SWOT analysis that summarises the opportunities for improving charge rates and the immediate benefits which could be obtained as a result of using those opportunities in applying infrastructure charges in air transportation.

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  PROTECTION AGAINST FRAUD IN ELECTRONIC TRADE PAYMENTS

  The past decades have seen continuous advancements of infor¬mation and communication technologies that have substantially altered economy on a local, national and global scale. The employment of these technologies creates and tranfers to economic entities significant economic and social effects, yet it poses serious challenges to the security of ... The past decades have seen continuous advancements of infor¬mation and communication technologies that have substantially altered economy on a local, national and global scale. The employment of these technologies creates and tranfers to economic entities significant economic and social effects, yet it poses serious challenges to the security of the digital environment. An increasingly complicated issue is that of unlawful activities with payment transactions in trade. This paper reviews the nature of crimes related to payments in the physical and the digital environment; the characteristics of different technological means of safeguarding online payments, as well as some opportunities for improving the safety of individuals when using the Internet to make commercial payments.

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  PRIVATE BANKING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT BETWEEN OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

  Opportunities for banks in the sphere of private banking & wealth management have been continuously multiplying under the influence of the rapid accumulation and concentration of capital on a global scale and the predicted colossal transfer of wealth between generations. Yet, in order to consolidate their leading position in the industry in ... Opportunities for banks in the sphere of private banking & wealth management have been continuously multiplying under the influence of the rapid accumulation and concentration of capital on a global scale and the predicted colossal transfer of wealth between generations. Yet, in order to consolidate their leading position in the industry in today’s complex, dynamic and turbulent environment, banks need to adopt totally different solutions and overcome a number of barriers. Their response to the challenges posed by the ‘invasion’ of new players on the market and to the urgent need to change the profile of financial advisors is of paramount importance.