April-May 2011

The big payback

The big payback

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

 

Show of strength

Show of strength

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.
 

Think again

Think again

Recent shock events around the world have had a major impact on many European pension funds’ decisions about where to put their money. Liz Salecka reports.
 

Join the queue

Join the queue

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.
 

Still standing

Still standing

The downturn hit Austrian banks’ emerging Europe businesses hard, but as the region recovers their investment banks have plenty to work on. Mark Dunne reports.
 

Eyes on Africa

Eyes on Africa

Standard Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to the continent. Its head of investment banking tells EMEA Finance why.


 

Qatar's quick goodbye

Qatar's quick goodbye

The country’s central bank is rewriting the rules on Islamic finance, and conventional banks are being shown the door, writes Mark Dunne.
 

Making the connection

Making the connection

In the second of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses the growth of the Islamic finance sector and the role that conventional institutions can play in the development of Islamic liquidity management.
 

Dig deep

Dig deep

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