EMEA Finance Magazine - June/July 2011
emeafinance Magazine: June/July 2011
The green and the good
Banks around the world continue to promote their socially responsible work. Linking these efforts with their financial performance is proving a tougher challenge. Tim Burke reports.
Clean money
The World Bank’s green bonds have given investors a debt instrument that makes a difference as well as dollars. Other issuers should follow its lead. Mark Dunne reports.
Energy boosters
As their sustainable project finance deal flow continues to grow, EMEA Finance invited four industry players to share their thoughts on the direction of the market.
Loan ranger
Letshego is expanding across Africa’s unsecured loans market and could soon increase its product range. Mark Dunne spoke to CFO Colm Patterson about his plans for the business.
Catch me if you can
As uncertainty spreads, emerging market investors want greater security from their private bankers. Tim Burke reports.
Making the connection
In the third of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses how a client-centric approach to bank partnerships is the key to maintaining long-lasting relationships.
Your move
Struggling international banks are taking advantage of a buoyant Polish market to sell subsidiaries. Some local players will be keen to clean up the board, writes Mark Dunne.
Calm in a crisis
Economic growth is slowing to a crawl. A new government has only just been formed after a five-month limbo. But Lebanon’s banks still have plenty to boast about, writes Tim Burke.
Don't hold me back
Tough regulations ensured that South Africa’s banks emerged from the downturn in good shape, but are their balance sheets strong enough to support their new ambitions? Mark Dunne reports.
If you're happy and you know it
CFOs of Russian banks are upbeat after a year of record profits. Now some have a chance to play a strategic role in reshaping the sector, while others face tougher times. Tim Burke reports.
