Africa

Show of strength

Show of strength

Ghana is starting to flex its muscles after becoming the newest member of Africa’s oil club, but how will it become a major player? Mark Dunne reports.
 

Join the queue

Join the queue

Rwanda’s new stock exchange is a welcome development for the country’s capital markets. Companies and investors alike are ready for action, writes Mark Dunne.
 

Eyes on Africa

Eyes on Africa

Standard Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to the continent. Its head of investment banking tells EMEA Finance why.


 

Making the connection

Making the connection

In the second of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses the growth of the Islamic finance sector and the role that conventional institutions can play in the development of Islamic liquidity management.
 

Dig deep

Dig deep

There’s work to be done in developing local currency debt markets. Everyone has their part to play. Tim Burke reports.

Man on a mission

Man on a mission

After two decades at HSBC, Alan Keir has been made global head of commercial banking - he tells Tim Burke about his plans.

Safe for now

Safe for now

Banks have given the covered bond market a bumper start to the year. But these traditionally secure investments face new challenges, reports Tim Burke.

Taking the strain

Taking the strain

With anti-government protests across North Africa turning in riots, the cost to business has been high. Political-risk insurers may have to foot the bill. Mark Dunne reports.

Staying power

Staying power

Emerging markets continue to benefit from carbon credit schemes. With Russia now in the game, expect a busy 2011. Mark Dunne reports.