Russians lead the race among listed companies in the CEE and CIS, writes Mark Dunne.

Executives across the region hope their businesses have seen the worst and are ready for the upturn, writes Mark Dunne.

The leading listed companies in Africa are setting new examples for their peers, writes Tim Burke.

South African borrowers enjoy liquid local markets. No wonder international investors feel left out. Mark Dunne reports.

Tim Burke highlights the banks that have fought off competition to dominate dealmaking.

Even with IMF assistance, the country’s economic anguish will not easily be overcome. Tim Burke reports.

It took 18 years but Russia has finally joined the World Trade Organisation, a move that’s key to Vladimir Putin’s plans to boost the economy. Mark Dunne reports.

The end of the euro crisis could be in sight, although not in the sense that many politicians would like, according to the UK’s Centre for Economics and Business Research. 

As bad news continues to mount, this year’s IMF and World Bank meetings take place at a pivotal moment for the global economy.

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.

Turkey’s institutions are turning profits and lending more – and the economy looks much healthier for it. Tim Burke reports.

Greece’s troubles have made eurozone enlargement a less attractive prospect – for members and those yet to join. Tim Burke reports.