VIS Essential Investments expands internationally with its latest deal; plus news on an Actis acquisition and Severstal disposal.

Kaymu’s expansion; the consolidation of Nigeria's banking sector; and news on deals involving Afreximbank, AFC and more.

Our coverage of this year's winning banks and other financial firms from across the continent.

Standard Chartered Private Equity backs the UAE's Topaz in a US$75mn deal.

The BRICS development bank; new eurobond issuers; Electrica's IPO; Mid Europa's new fund.

Romania's Expert Petroleum secures investment; BR Shetty maps out Travelex takeover.

Zambia's second eurobond; Nigeria's place in Africa; and news in brief on OCP's debt market debut and investment flows on the continent.

In 2013 the private equity industries of Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa experienced very different fortunes. EMEA Finance spoke to a selection of players in the region.

Our pick of last year's best buy-outs and fundraisings. 

VTB Capital PE buys into Russian gym; Revetas fund reaches close and more.

We introduce our round-up of the best deals and dealmakers. 

New deals from Foursan, Jacana Partners and the Abraaj Group.