Ghose sets sight on growth for new Investcorp debt arm

Islamic finance volumes fell off a cliff last year, but bankers are predicting a substantial increase in activity as more sovereigns from major Islamic finance hubs are turning to the international markets.

Sovereigns in the Middle East and Africa need to diversify their funding sources to replace their lost commodity revenues, and some may turn to Islamic finance in 2017.

Slowing growth has undermined Sub-Saharan Africa’s attractiveness for banks and investors, but Mauritian banks are picking up a bigger share of a smaller business 

EMEA holds nerve in decade of shocks

Moves and hires at EBRD, Bolero and more.

Letshego ease into West Africa economy.

Naspers gain majority stake in Avito.

Moves and hires at ICBC Standard Bank, PayU, Citigroup and more.

Africa's private equity industry is increasingly seeking new local partnerships. 

Since the conclusion of the political and economic crisis in 2010, Cote d’Ivoire has flourished in the debt market. EMEA Finance examines the prospects for the country going forward.

Sub-Saharan Africa may be heading towards sukuk issuance as a new avenue for funding.