Few Azerbaijani companies fund their growth through anything other than bank debt. A capital markets project backed by the World Bank should encourage them to explore new options. Mark Dunne reports. 

Russia’s listed leaders dominate our CEE & CIS rankings – companies in other regions will need to work hard to catch up.

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.

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.

The Kuwait Stock Exchange has its own regulator for the first time, and it has the country’s over-leveraged investment houses in its sights. Mark Dunne reports.

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

Rwanda’s new stock exchange is a welcome development for the country’s capital markets. Companies and investors alike are ready for action, writes Mark Dunne.
 

Russia’s IPO market needs a new sense of direction, even as other sources of funding prove their worth. Tim Burke reports.

Emerging markets continue to benefit from carbon credit schemes. With Russia now in the game, expect a busy 2011. Mark Dunne reports.

The winning IPOs and fund raisings.

For the third year, emeafinance is proud to announce the winners of our Middle East Banking Awards. The ceremony recognises the best performers in a competitive and dynamic market.