Iraqi Kurdistan has benefited from rising foreign investment since 2003. Rod James looks at the region’s fraught relationship with the Iraqi government and how broader geopolitical events could shape its future.
Political Risk
With strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a stable political situation, Morocco is now trying to position itself as an African financial centre. Rod James reports.
A new EM ratings agency is set to challenge the established order.
Investors and risk; African Land Investments' launch and takeover; and GT Bank returns to the eurobond market.
Jordan's US-guaranteed bond; Jumeirah Group's debut syndicated loan; Anthony Mallis retires from SICO; and more.
Despite social unrest, capital-markets transactions in Turkey continue to attract attention – when they happen. Tim Burke reports.
While some parts of the Middle East are the grip of conflict and others are preparing for the possible fallout, Kuwait and its banks just keep ticking over. Rod James checks to see if all is as it seems.
Bonds from Mozambique and the IFC, as well as other news from across the continent.
Investors have tried and failed to second-guess when the tapering of quantitative easing will start. When it does, the impact on emerging markets will be profound. Rod James reports.
Our coverage of this year's winning banks from across the continent.
Hungary's bids the IMF farewell; Slovakia hits the Samurai bond market; and news from Russian banks and corporates.
