May 2012
Saudi Arabia’s new economy minister, the former central bank governor Mohammed Al Jasser, says rapid change is under way in his country. But is the reformist energy sparked by the Arab Spring already flagging?
May 2012
The investment case for Africa has never been more compelling. But while global investment banks are keen to invest, the opportunities for them to put boots on the ground are limited.
May 2012
Ennahda government hit by new protests; Qatar lends $500 million via bond issuance
May 2012
Inclusion might trigger $8.8 billion inflows; Becomes first sub-Saharan entry
May 2012
CEO claims “no pressure” to sell assets; Dubai Group next in line
May 2012
Figures from Dealogic suggest that bankers covering EEMEA should not get carried away with the realities of the Middle East and Africa.
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Investor sentiment is changing: investors are examining individual stocks and sectors with the greatest potential for growth rather than specific countries. Research houses that focus on the continent are finding their services are in demand.
April 2012
South Africa's likely inclusion in Citi’s benchmark World Government Bond Index could trigger $8.8 billion of inflows from index-trackers alone, say analysts. But it's a different story elsewhere in the continent
April 2012
Egyptian markets are poised on a knife edge as negotations between Egypt and the IMF intensify.