The Middle East relies on oil for its economic prosperity, but the capital markets are helping other industries to thrive.

South Africa towers over other equity markets on the continent, but there are still opportunities elsewhere for canny investors.

Nigeria’s state governments’ infrastructure projects wouldn’t be possible without a busy local bond market, writes Mark Dunne.

Welcome to The EMEA 300, a new initiative from EMEA Finance that highlights the leading public companies across emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Slovenia’s government is refusing to bow to pressure from the banking industry to allow foreign investors to take over state-owned lenders. Mark Dunne reports.

There’s uncertainty but hope in Egypt’s post-revolution capital markets, writes Tim Burke.

Oman wants bigger, busier capital markets. This year, it may get them.

Halyk’s share buyback from Kazakhstan’s sovereign fund shows the banking sector’s troubles are largely over, writes Tim Burke.

 

Ghana is starting to flex its muscles after becoming the newest member of Africa’s oil club, but how will it become a major player? Mark Dunne reports.
 

Details of this year’s winning institutions.
 

There’s work to be done in developing local currency debt markets. Everyone has their part to play. Tim Burke reports.

Turkey’s economic growth continues apace – is it too good to last? Tim Burke reports.