Banking

Perfect fit

Perfect fit

So you think you’re suited to banking in Nigeria? The government may have something in just your size. Mark Dunne reports.

Clock ticking for IMF overhaul

Clock ticking for IMF overhaul

The IMF was rejuvenated by the credit crunch, but although it’s got bigger, its governance remains unchanged. Now, it has set itself ambitious plans for reform before the end of the year. Julian Evans reports.

Watch your step

Watch your step

Fraud is still a big risk for banks – and managing that risk can be a challenge, writes Bernd Michael.

Hanging on

Hanging on

Despite the extreme stresses of the last two years, most credit ratings have stood up well, writes Blaise Ganguin, chief credit officer for EMEA at ratings agency Standard & Poor’s.

Join the club

Join the club

Turkey’s momentum in the syndicated loan market has seen no let-up this year, writes Tim Burke.

Testing times

Testing times

The recent EU stress tests have shown how strong its banking sector is, but is it a safe bet for investors? Mark Dunne reports.