The loan market rebounded strongly in 2013. Here are some of the standout deals.
Middle East
New hires at Global Investment House, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and more.
Kuwait development plan picks up speed; KIPCO raises US$500mn; Saudi Arabia snags upgrade and more.
Kenya's Kinangop windfarm; Qatar's RAF A2 desalination plant; a rise in project finance; and more.
Jordan's US-guaranteed bond; Jumeirah Group's debut syndicated loan; Anthony Mallis retires from SICO; and more.
The bond and loan markets have helped TMT players from across EMEA to raise fresh funding, with some new names attracting investors’ attention. Tim Burke reports.
Ambitious private-equity firms are creating industry-leading firms and a lot of value from their TMT investments. Tim Burke reports.
Saudi banks are profitable, liquid and well-capitalised. As the kingdom’s non-oil sector becomes more important for economic growth, they’ll be called on for support. Tim Burke reports.
The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company’s decision to form an in-house bank four years ago has saved the business time, effort and money.
As the Middle East’s telecoms giants outgrow their home markets, North Africa is emerging as the place to be. Rod James reports.