Kazakhstan’s beleaguered banking sector is getting back on its feet, thanks to increased activity by state banks, and growing levels of FDI, report Shayla Walmsley and Julian Evans.

The proliferation of legacy systems at CEE banks has proved a major challenge for many western banks that have made acquisitions in the region. But there are a number of different strategies that they can pursue to ensure IT savings, the exploitation of synergies, and a more efficient IT infrastructure, writes Liz Salecka. 

Garanti Bank sold the first gender-linked bond from an emerging market issuer this year, and the Turkish bank is optimistic that the popularity of the socially conscious financing tool is due to grow.

The development bank's new director for Turkey on efforts to develop the country's capital markets.

The finance boss continues to keep a careful eye on cash after moving the company's stock market listing from London back home to Dubai.

Konrad Engber discusses the German bank’s new office in Côte d’Ivoire.

Kazakhstani nuclear company raises US$450mn from international banks.

StanChart helps oil and gas company raise US$75mn to develop Nigerian block.

Multilateral bank extends US$312mn to local lenders, which will be passed on to growing firms.

Nigerian arm of pan-African bank secures US$150mn from seven lenders.

UAE financial freezone sells first dollar-denominated Islamic issuance.

Russian gas company meets with reps from Chinese bank to discuss offshore renminbi issuances.