Qatari telecoms firm Ooredoo has been on a course of aggressive expansion over the past five years. Ajay Bahri, the company’s CFO, tells Rod James about the funding strategy behind this growth, future plans and the lessons he has learnt during his time at the financial helm.
Cash Management
Low exposure to international shocks has seen Azerbaijan’s banks grow impressively in recent years. Rod James examines what needs to be done to build on this position of strength.
Treasurers are taking bank-counterparty risk ever-more seriously, writes Liz Salecka.
Inside Emirates' trips to the international markets so far this year.
Activity in traditional markets may have slowed as banks weigh up other funding options, but new issuers and new structures are keeping deal-makers on their toes. Tim Burke reports.
Roubles, dollars, pounds and now Swiss francs: Russian Railways has journeyed the debt markets to find the best funding opportunities. Pavel Ilichev, its deputy head of corporate finance, takes Tim Burke on the tour.
What's the best way to run a 21st century treasury team? Companies across the EMEA region have found differing solutions. Liz Salecka reports.
Mauritian bankers are keen to push their businesses further into international markets as the country’s reputation as a trade hub grows. Tim Burke reports.
In a series of reports, Liz Salecka explores companies' preparations for SEPA, as well as trends in electronic bank account management and mobile cash management.
Across EMEA, regional banks are adopting new approaches to bolster their transaction banking businesses. Liz Salecka reports on their efforts.
Interest rate risk is a growing concern for many companies. Liz Salecka reports on the strategies treasurers are using to handle it.
Bankers from cash management, treasury services and transaction banking teams discuss how they’ve responded to shifts in their clients’ strategies.