June-July 2010

When morals make money

When morals make money

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

Hello sunshine

Hello sunshine

As the Masdar City project shows, investment in clean technologies and energies across the Middle East is growing – and governments are leading the way. Liz Salecka reports.

Book of profits

Book of profits

Western law firms eyeing Islamic finance must do more than dabble to succeed in a competitive market, reports Mark Dunne.

On the road again

On the road again

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.

On top of the world

On top of the world

Gatehouse Bank’s Richard Thomas has been working in Islamic finance for the best part of 30 years. He tells Tim Burke how he’s seen the industry change – and why the opportunities today are greater than ever.

Take a chance

Take a chance

Iraq needs funds to rebuild and frontier investors are looking for high-risk, high-return opportunities. They seem an ideal match, so why isn’t there more liquidity in the market? Mark Dunne reports.

Show of support

Show of support

Lebanon’s top banks are in fine health. That’s good news – their government needs them. Tim Burke reports.

Betting on black

Betting on black

The GCC nations’ natural resources lie at the heart of their continued recovery, writes Joseph Trevisani.
 

To the rescue

To the rescue

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