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

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.

Despite a market drop, there were some outstanding loans struck last year. Here are our winning houses and deals.

Our winning deals and the companies coming together to make them happen.

Last year's most impressive structured and securitised deals.

Winning bonds, banks and borrowers from a record year for CEEMEA debt-market deals.

After a record 2012, our guests discuss the outlook for the markets this year.

Rod James talks to David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the IMF, about how Tunisia can refocus its economy and revive its moribund banking sector – as well as what the fund might do to help.

Brazilian dealmakers continue to look overseas for new targets – and EMEA is a hot destination. Tim Burke reports.

The past year has been the best ever for sukuk issuance, highlighting growing interest in Islamic finance from issuers and investors alike. Tim Burke reports.

Ukraine’s economy is laden with woe. The bond markets are proving to be a much-needed highlight, writes Rod James.

A successful international loan note and news of a sovereign fund have bolstered interest in Angola as an investment destination. Tim Burke reports.