Central and Eastern Europe

Cover story: Capital cartography

The European Commission wants to redraw the map for the union’s finance markets. Some parties in Central and Eastern Europe are worried they’re being left out. Tim Burke reports.

Georgia: Trading up

Georgia has launched pension reforms, and is looking to develop a local currency debt market, all in an effort to develop the country's capital markets, EMEA Finance reports on the progress of these efforts.

In Profile: Adrian Gardner

There is real need for consumer credit, especially in regions such as CEE, where the risk appetite of banks is lower and fewer people have a credit history. Valued at around £1.1bn (US$1.7bn), London-listed consumer lending company International Personal Finance (IPF) has a growing presence in these markets and an appetite for further expansion.

Turkey: Closer to the action

The EBRD has only been active in Turkey since 2008, but the country was the largest recipient of its funds last year. What does that say about Turkey’s needs from international finance institutions and the services they can provide?

Deal news round-up

Turkish online takeaway company Yemeksepeti has been picked up by market leader Delivery Hero in the sector’s largest deal yet.