Slovenia’s government is refusing to bow to pressure from the banking industry to allow foreign investors to take over state-owned lenders. Mark Dunne reports.

Valuation mismatches between bidders and banks could threaten the latest round of Turkey’s energy privatisations. Mark Dunne reports.

As treasurers gather in Toronto for this year's SIBOS event, EMEA Finance is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Treasury Services Awards.
 

Banks around the world continue to promote their socially responsible work. Linking these efforts with their financial performance is proving a tougher challenge. Tim Burke reports.
 

The World Bank’s green bonds have given investors a debt instrument that makes a difference as well as dollars. Other issuers should follow its lead. Mark Dunne reports.

As their sustainable project finance deal flow continues to grow, EMEA Finance invited four industry players to share their thoughts on the direction of the market.

As uncertainty spreads, emerging market investors want greater security from their private bankers. Tim Burke reports.

In the third of a series of columns exploring topical treasury and transaction banking issues, Dominic Broom discusses how a client-centric approach to bank partnerships is the key to maintaining long-lasting relationships.

Struggling international banks are taking advantage of a buoyant Polish market to sell subsidiaries. Some local players will be keen to clean up the board, writes Mark Dunne.

CFOs of Russian banks are upbeat after a year of record profits. Now some have a chance to play a strategic role in reshaping the sector, while others face tougher times. Tim Burke reports.

Halyk’s share buyback from Kazakhstan’s sovereign fund shows the banking sector’s troubles are largely over, writes Tim Burke.

 

Recent shock events around the world have had a major impact on many European pension funds’ decisions about where to put their money. Liz Salecka reports.