Treasurers face a towering workload – and the challenges will keep coming in 2011, writes Liz Salecka.

The Western world’s loss has become the emerging markets’ gain as investors decide where their money will be safe. Mark Dunne reports.

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

Eastern European governments are gearing up for a major round of privatisations in 2011, with Russia leading the way. Julian Evans looks at the businesses on the block.

Plenty of companies want to IPO, but few have achieved it. For depositary banks, that’s a headache,  writes Tim Burke.

Companies are rethinking their global transaction banking strategies to save money and time. Liz Salecka reports.
 

Deal levels are far from those witnessed before the crisis, but cash-rich buyers can still pick up prime EMEA assets at bargain prices. Mark Dunne reports.

There are mixed fortunes for Kazakhstan's banks, writes Tim Burke.

The IMF was rejuvenated by the credit crunch, but although it’s got bigger, its governance remains unchanged. Now, it has set itself ambitious plans for reform before the end of the year. Julian Evans reports.

Fraud is still a big risk for banks – and managing that risk can be a challenge, writes Bernd Michael.

Despite the extreme stresses of the last two years, most credit ratings have stood up well, writes Blaise Ganguin, chief credit officer for EMEA at ratings agency Standard & Poor’s.

Turkey’s momentum in the syndicated loan market has seen no let-up this year, writes Tim Burke.