January 2004
| Euromoney January 2004 In the bull market it seemed that investment performance would determine the winners and losers in the fast-growing and newly transparent private wealth management industry. But what the wealthy most need is independent advice and
a sense of who is good at what. Euromoney surveys the best
providers. Peter Lee reports. - Banks seek the right model for Asia
Asia's high-net-worth individuals are getting richer quicker than those anywhere else. Wealth management has never been so competitive in the region but is a potential goldmine for the smartest bankers. Chris Leahy reports. - Bridging private and investment banking
The very richest clients of private banks are natural candidates for the services of investment banks. Hence the big banks' efforts to foster links across their own activities. Welcome to the world of the double-sided business card. Mark Brown reports.
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Euromoney January 2004
In 17 years the Carlyle Group has become one of the
world's biggest private-equity firms, with an impressive track
record. Managing director David Rubenstein talks about its deals,
its image, succession plans and going public. Joanna Hickey
reports.
Euromoney January 2004
The brainchild of Santander's chairman, Emilio Botín, Santander Group City is set to become Europe's largest corporate headquarters. But not everyone at the bank is happy to embrace a US-style working culture. Jules Stewart reports.
Euromoney January 2004
Islamic banks have much potential to tap Islamic,
ethical and conventional borrowers and investors. The key will be whether the industry can introduce the regulatory standards to reassure investors. Nigel Dudley reports.
Euromoney January 2004
A country still associated in many minds with a savage
war is determined to put the past behind it, attract foreign investment and join the EU. It needs to move soon or it will be left behind by the rest of Europe. Julian Evans reports.
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The EBRD has done such a good job in central and
eastern Europe, opening up market access and catalyzing
transformation of financial systems, that it now may no longer be needed. It must look once again to more troubled economies farther
east to renew its mission. Julian Evans reports.
Euromoney January 2004
The Kazakh banking sector, which has leapt forward at
a remarkable rate for the past four years under the strict
supervision of the central bank, is about to get a new supervisor.
What next for this success story? Chris Pala reports.
Euromoney January 2004
Euromoney January 2004
In just over 12 years Kazakhstan has recast itself
from a basket case economy into net creditor to the world thanks to its vast oil reserves. But there are worries that the boom is not being used effectively for the benefit of the citizens and that foreign investors might be interested only in exploiting the country's petroleum reserves. Chris Pala reports.
Euromoney January 2004
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Strong growth, a successful sovereign bond deal and undervalued assets are turning Ukraine into the hottest new investment opportunity. Nick Parsons reports.
Euromoney January 2004
Emerging-market investment bankers have been tramping the corridors of power in Kiev ever since Ukraine showed signs of shrugging off its economic torpor in 2000. Bond investors are now following. Nick Parsons reports.
Euromoney January 2004
President Putin asserts that the Yukos case was a
one-off attack on illegality. It's clear, though, that a plan to put Russia's biggest companies more firmly under state control and to change the balance of the economy is under way. The president, not big business, will decide which way Russia goes. Ben Aris reports.
Euromoney January 2004
A free market for Russia's electricity is within sight
as the break-up of the power sector bolts through the halfway mark.
Ben Aris reports.
Euromoney January 2004
After a year of inactivity, banking reforms in Russia are moving again. The weak are being weeded out and with new regulations on mergers in the pipeline, consolidation of the country's 1,300 banks is imminent. Ben Aris reports.
Euromoney January 2004
Most corporates are trying hard to improve credit
ratings. But Coca-Cola's second biggest bottler, frustrated with its rating by Moody's after improving its ratios, is bucking the trend by increasing its debt regardless. Kathryn Tully reports.
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