Lebanon’s economy has been battered by spill-over from the Syrian civil war and volatility in the country’s own political sphere. But its banks have proved resilient as always, and are now looking overseas for new business. Tim Burke reports.

Qatar has claimed the title of the world’s richest country for the third straight year, leaving Luxembourg lagging in second place. Rod James looks at the factors behind the country’s growth and asks whether it is sustainable.

Introducing our fourth annual package of news and views on sustainability in finance.

Treasurers are taking bank-counterparty risk ever-more seriously, writes Liz Salecka.

The United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment initiative is encouraging fund managers to build sustainability into their investment decisions. Tim Burke talks to James Gifford, its chief executive.

Islamic finance could prove a winning alternative for borrowers looking to fund infrastructure projects. Ibrahim Mardam-Bey, Poulad Berenjforoush and Peter Maldonado of investment bank Taylor-DeJongh explore the opportunities.

Changes in UniCredit's project finance and trade businesses; an interview with Natixis's new EMEA wholesale banking head; and a round-up of other news.

Credit Suisse's Phil Cutts discusses the bank's takeover of Morgan Stanley's EMEA wealth management business; plus news of other regional deal-making. 

Inside Emirates' trips to the international markets so far this year.

Investors are being offered more frequent opportunities to back bonds in roubles, lira, naira and other emerging-market currencies. But building these markets takes time and effort from many parties. Tim Burke reports.

Our pick of the past year's projects and the financiers behind them.

In 2011 political unrest caused many to fear for the survival of Bahrain’s banking sector. Two years on, Rod James assesses the true impact of that upheaval and what is being done to get the country back on track.