In 2011 political unrest caused many to fear for the survival of Bahrain’s banking sector. Two years on, Rod James assesses the true impact of that upheaval and what is being done to get the country back on track.

Islamic finance could prove a winning alternative for borrowers looking to fund infrastructure projects. Ibrahim Mardam-Bey, Poulad Berenjforoush and Peter Maldonado of investment bank Taylor-DeJongh explore the opportunities.

As we publish our anniversary edition of the magazine, three regional bankers tell of their own experiences during the past five years.

Changes in UniCredit's project finance and trade businesses; an interview with Natixis's new EMEA wholesale banking head; and a round-up of other news.