December-January 2013

Africa news round-up

Africa news round-up

Côte d’Ivoire's debt restructuring; RenCredit's entry to Nigeria; JD Group's bond issuance; and Egypt's ongoing uncertainties.

Deal news round-up

Deal news round-up

Falcon Private Bank's latest acquisition; VTB Capital welcomes JCDecaux into Russ Outdoor investment; Chayton Atlas sells stake to Norwegian fund.

Angola: Gaining momentum

Angola: Gaining momentum

A successful international loan note and news of a sovereign fund have bolstered interest in Angola as an investment destination. Tim Burke reports.

Tunisia: Starting afresh

Tunisia: Starting afresh

Rod James talks to David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the IMF, about how Tunisia can refocus its economy and revive its moribund banking sector – as well as what the fund might do to help.

Trends in transaction banking

Trends in transaction banking

In a series of reports, Liz Salecka explores companies' preparations for SEPA, as well as trends in electronic bank account management and mobile cash management.