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Central & Eastern Europe news

The long-awaited IPO for Slovenia’s largest bank is underway, with Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB) intending to sell three quarters of its shares domestically and in London in the coming months.

Capital Markets news

Sukuk issuances have fallen this year relative to last, with a lack of jumbo transactions from GCC countries and limited corporate offerings. 

Middle East news

The Bahraini sovereign wealth fund had a strong year, boosted by the consolidation of McLaren and the commencement of the Alba Line 6 expansion project. 

Appointment news | TBC Bank

Tornike Gogichaishvili joins the Georgian bank as deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer, and he tells EMEA Finance that the bank, like the country, is well positioned to springboard to the next level.

Sustainability news

With a whole identity built around CSR and development finance, Rabobank not only demands that its clients pursue sustainable business models, but also grades them. 

Africa news

Angolan president Joao Lourenço is seeking financial support from the IMF to stimulate growth, to cover debts, and to reform the stricken economy.

Africa News

Kiira Motors of Uganda is developing a solar-powered bus and a range of solar and hybrid cars.

Africa News

The East African Community has created some of the institutions that it needs to build a full monetary union, which offers substantial benefits, but many pitfalls, for the region.