August-September 2013

Cover story: EMEA 300

Cover story: EMEA 300

Executives at some of the largest listed companies in EMEA share their strategies in our annual ranking of the region’s corporate elite.

UAE: On the up

UAE: On the up

The UAE’s standing as a regional safe haven has helped the country’s banks enjoy a stellar first half of 2013. Rod James takes a closer look at the figures.

Croatia and the EU: Brave new world

Croatia and the EU: Brave new world

After a decade of preparation, on July 1 Croatia officially joined the European Union. Rod James examines how this will affect its banks and whether joining can help to stimulate the country’s pedestrian economy.