Banks around the world continue to promote their socially responsible work. Linking these efforts with their financial performance is proving a tougher challenge. Tim Burke reports.
 

The World Bank’s green bonds have given investors a debt instrument that makes a difference as well as dollars. Other issuers should follow its lead. Mark Dunne reports.

As their sustainable project finance deal flow continues to grow, EMEA Finance invited four industry players to share their thoughts on the direction of the market.

Letshego is expanding across Africa’s unsecured loans market and could soon increase its product range. Mark Dunne spoke to CFO Colm Patterson about his plans for the business.

As uncertainty spreads, emerging market investors want greater security from their private bankers. Tim Burke reports.

In the third of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses how a client-centric approach to bank partnerships is the key to maintaining long-lasting relationships.

Struggling international banks are taking advantage of a buoyant Polish market to sell subsidiaries. Some local players will be keen to clean up the board, writes Mark Dunne.

Economic growth is slowing to a crawl. A new government has only just been formed after a five-month limbo. But Lebanon’s banks still have plenty to boast about, writes Tim Burke.

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.

CFOs of Russian banks are upbeat after a year of record profits. Now some have a chance to play a strategic role in reshaping the sector, while others face tougher times. Tim Burke reports.

Tough regulations ensured that South Africa’s banks emerged from the downturn in good shape, but are their balance sheets strong enough to support their new ambitions? Mark Dunne reports.