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.

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.

Islamic finance could prove a winning alternative for borrowers looking to fund infrastructure projects. Ibrahim Mardam-Bey, Poulad Berenjforoush and Peter Maldonado of investment bank Taylor-DeJongh explore the opportunities.

Changes in UniCredit's project finance and trade businesses; an interview with Natixis's new EMEA wholesale banking head; and a round-up of other news.

Islamic finance in West Africa; FDI into the continent; and the outlook for Kenya's banks.

Bonds, sukuk and the long-awaited People’s IPOs are boosting deal-making. Next up: the country's first sovereign eurobond in more than a decade. Tim Burke reports.

Inside Emirates' trips to the international markets so far this year.

Our pick of the past year's projects and the financiers behind them.

As we publish our anniversary edition of the magazine, three regional bankers tell of their own experiences during the past five years.

Bank Nizwa has opened its doors as the first Islamic bank in Oman. Dr. Jamil El Jaroudi, its CEO, tells Tim Burke about his vision for the firm and the industry.

After a record year for sukuk issuance, we highlight the top transactions.

Insights and interviews with new hires at VTB Capital, BNY Mellon and Volante Technologies, plus a round-up of other appointments.