EMEA Finance Magazine - April/May 2010
emeafinance Magazine: April/May 2010
In or out?
Greece’s troubles have made eurozone enlargement a less attractive prospect – for members and those yet to join. Tim Burke reports.
Class in session
Following the EBRD’s vital support of Southeastern Europe‘s banking sector, its lead economist Peter Sanfey tells Tim Burke about the lessons the region should learn from the crisis – and what it needs to do next.
Big questions
Azerbaijan’s economy proved its resilience during the global downturn thanks to oil, so why are the World Bank and the IMF concerned about its future? Mark Dunne reports.
Enter the stage
Last year the GCC lagged behind global emerging markets. Now, the region is in the spotlight after outperforming the MSCI emerging market index and attracting growing amounts of foreign capital. Julian Evans reports.
Up in arms
A new piece of regulation could spell trouble for alternative investment funds – and they’re not happy. Liz Salecka reports.
Up in the air
The IMF‘s proposal of a fund to help Africa handle the effects of climate change has been welcomed by many. But questions are already being raised about how it would work. Mark Dunne reports.
Safety in numbers
A year on, the Vienna Initiative has proved crucial for confidence in emerging Europe’s banking sector. By Tim Burke.
Take another look
Investors have shied from some of North Africa’s underperforming, overvalued equity markets. Upcoming deals could change their perception. Tim Burke reports.
