Mobile uptake in sub-Saharan Africa is slowing dramatically. Rod James examines what’s holding back growth, what it means for investment and what can be done about it.
Capital Markets
The former CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange, has resurfaced in the same role at Romania’s bourse, with lofty ambitions for the underdeveloped exchange.
Saudi banks are profitable, liquid and well-capitalised. As the kingdom’s non-oil sector becomes more important for economic growth, they’ll be called on for support. Tim Burke reports.
Although Angola’s oil-driven economy continues to grow, a large number of companies and individuals are missing out on the spoils. Rod James looks at the reasons behind this, the effect it is having on the broader economy, and what the country’s banks can do.
New hires at Bank Ahli, Nedbank Private Wealth, Societe Generale and more.
An introduction to this edition's section on capital-markets activity in the industry.
Fixed-income investors have already shown their appetite for Romania. Now the country’s equity market is serving up new dishes – although not all are proving palatable. Rod James reports.
Reshaped, reformed and re-energised during the past four years, Nigeria’s banks are moving at a fast pace.
Islamic banking is taking root in regions far beyond the hubs of Malaysia and the Middle East. Rod James looks at three up-and-coming examples.
From Russia to South Africa via Turkey, companies across the EMEA region continue to make the equity instruments part of their plans to attract international investors. Tim Burke reports.