March 2010
Two multi-billion-dollar telecom deals might well fail to indicate a boom in links between emerging markets and Africa.
March 2010
Shifting assets to the banking book has limited many banks’ ability to actively manage their troublesome asset portfolios.
March 2010
Public opprobrium for Goldman Sachs needs to be weighed against the magnificent returns it is making for shareholders.
March 2010
Latin America can be proud of coping well with the crisis but IDB delegates will also need to prepare for upcoming problems.
March 2010
Governor Trichet must play it safe as markets fret about sovereign debt.
February 2010
Martin Redrado departs as central bank governor of Argentina after standing by his principles. Someone will regret that, but it probably won’t be Redrado.
February 2010
Investors are showing their nerves in the CDS market.
February 2010
Distressed-debt investors will continue to need deep reserves of patience during this downturn.
February 2010
Hedge fund AUMs are on course to equal their 2008 peak, and Obama’s bank reform proposals should help, not hinder, the sector.
February 2010
If Islamic finance is to be more than just a marketing fad, radically new products must be developed.
February 2010
Integration has become the key goal as banks look to boost their wealth management revenues.
February 2010
The Russian aluminium company’s stock market debut seemed ill-fated from the start.