emeafinance News - Article July 2010
Betting on black
The GCC nations’ natural resources lie at the heart of their continued recovery, writes Joseph Trevisani.
Show of support
Lebanon’s top banks are in fine health. That’s good news – their government needs them. Tim Burke reports.
Take a chance
Iraq needs funds to rebuild and frontier investors are looking for high-risk, high-return opportunities. They seem an ideal match, so why isn’t there more liquidity in the market? Mark Dunne reports.
On top of the world
Gatehouse Bank’s Richard Thomas has been working in Islamic finance for the best part of 30 years. He tells Tim Burke how he’s seen the industry change – and why the opportunities today are greater than ever.
Golden opportunity
Egypt’s exchange is set for a shift as it strives to draw new listings and investors. Liz Salecka reports.
Wish you were here?
The private banking industry is changing – and players in emerging markets are set to benefit. Tim Burke reports.
On the road again
Russia’s first foray into the international debt markets since 1998 was a success. Now comes the next leg of the journey. Julian Evans reports.
Book of profits
Western law firms eyeing Islamic finance must do more than dabble to succeed in a competitive market, reports Mark Dunne.
Roundtable: Building better worlds
emeafinance brought together a range of players involved in sustainable project finance to discuss the market.
To the rescue
Specialist private equity funds are helping to save the world, one deal at a time. Mark Dunne reports.
Hello sunshine
As the Masdar City project shows, investment in clean technologies and energies across the Middle East is growing – and governments are leading the way. Liz Salecka reports.
When morals make money
Can a business focused on sustainability make a superior return for its shareholders? Yes, and one investment firm has proved it. Tim Burke reports.
