The recent EU stress tests have shown how strong its banking sector is, but is it a safe bet for investors? Mark Dunne reports.

For treasurers operating across the EMEA region and beyond, currency volatility represents a major threat to their companies’ profits. Liz Salecka reports.

With the banking industry in the midst of the biggest shake-up since World War II, financial services M&A activity should be booming. But instead, activity slumped in the first half of the year. Julian Evans asks why so few deals have taken place and when the market may pick up.

Latvia’s broken bank has been rebranded and relaunched. But it will take more than a change of name to rebuild a reputation, writes Tim Burke.

As treasurers from around the world prepare to descend on Amsterdam for this year’s SIBOS event, emeafinance is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Treasury Services Awards.

Can a business focused on sustainability make a superior return for its shareholders? Yes, and one investment firm has proved it. Tim Burke reports.

emeafinance brought together a range of players involved in sustainable project finance to discuss the market.

Russia’s first foray into the international debt markets since 1998 was a success. Now comes the next leg of the journey. Julian Evans reports.

Specialist private equity funds are helping to save the world, one deal at a time. Mark Dunne reports.

Greece’s troubles have made eurozone enlargement a less attractive prospect – for members and those yet to join. Tim Burke reports.
 

Following the EBRD’s vital support of Southeastern Europe‘s banking sector, its lead economist Peter Sanfey tells Tim Burke about the lessons the region should learn from the crisis – and what it needs to do next.

Azerbaijan’s economy proved its resilience during the global downturn thanks to oil, so why are the World Bank and the IMF concerned about its future? Mark Dunne reports.