February 2012
Despite internationalization, local is still considered best when it comes to private banking advice. To find out why, Euromoney spoke to two of the sector’s leading figures.
February 2012
For many in the capital markets, 2011 was a year to forget. But it’s in times of crisis that the best advisers come to the fore. Which deals hit the sweet spots over the past 12 months, when markets were like a box of chocolates – you never knew what you were going to get?
February 2012
Amidst the fi nancial gloom of 2011, Asia was a
beacon of hope: Thailand’s markets remained
remarkably resilient, the dim sum market
approached maturity and depth, and there
were standout deals from India and China – but
Indonesia dazzled the most
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99.8% take-up of €7.5 billion deal; Positive sign for other eurozone lenders
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Taiwanese focus on Fujian; Hua Nan logical trailblazer
February 2012
US and European banks might soon do business in Myanmar, and could learn much from Indonesia and Vietnam’s transitions.
February 2012
Despite emerging markets being heralded as the beacon for growth, CEOs and global heads of private banking at the world’s largest firms tell Euromoney they are still expanding and seeking growth in the US and other developed markets
January 2012
Euromoney takes a look at how banks need to fundamentally change the way they do business
January 2012
While transformational big-bank mergers remain on hold, Euromoney learns that lots of small deals for FIG bankers will boost M&A activity
January 2012
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January 2012
The International Monetary Fund has unveiled a cripplingly bearish set of reports that reveals widespread financial deterioration, dimmed growth prospects and escalated downside risks are to continue in 2012. Bank funding and losses cause the most concern.
January 2012
Includes Bonds, Equities, Loans, M&A, MTN, Project Finance
January 2012
According to a source close to Glencore, the co-director of the alumina/ aluminium commodity department is set to leave this year, while the company reshuffles its heads of departments
January 2012
The favourable tax haven is actively seeking to become the first Western centre to provide a Shariah-compliant platform by reviewing its existing legislation
January 2012
Euromoney takes a look at how the days of high-yield bonds routinely ranking subordinate to bank loans have come to an end
January 2012
Some observers have reinvigorated discussions of London becoming an offshore currency market for China, but analysts argue that London is nowhere near ready for this
January 2012
Abigail Hofman has consistently called for Nomura to rethink its global strategy. What was behind the sudden departure of Jesse Bhattal, and what needs to happen next?
January 2012
EBL looks to expand in Hong Kong and internationally in the longer term
January 2012
The debate on whether China is due for a hard landing returned to the fore as property prices fell for a fourth consecutive month. And although analysts remain polarized in their views, some believe the country’s unconventional economic policy will prevent its economy going into free fall.
January 2012
Allowing QFIs to invest directly into Indian equity markets is a long-term positive step for the country, but removing complicated bureaucratic measures will be central to draw foreign investors into its markets
January 2012
With deals still hard to come by, what can investment bankers do when they have nothing to do? And what was behind Michel Peretié’s sudden departure from SocGen?
January 2012
In December, North Korean officials announced the passing of Supreme Leader Kim Jong-il, supposedly from a heart attack. Not too surprisingly, Pyongyang swiftly heralded Kim’s youngest son Kim Jong-un as the new head of state along with the title “Great Successor”…
December 2011
IMF senior economist Manmohan Singh says the shadow-banking system is a necessary part of the monetary universe, and therefore something that regulators and policymakers must thoroughly understand if they are to have any success in improving economic performance.
December 2011
Analysts from leading independent research group Ned Davis Research look at the prospects for financial markets and the global economy in 2012 and beyond, and shine a light on the distressed US fiscal situation which has been overlooked during the eurozone crisis
December 2011
Analysis by Ned Davis Research suggests that apocalyptic predictions about financial markets in 2012 are unjustified. Eurozone Europe will lag but much of the rest of the world can expect a pick-up
December 2011
One of the biggest drivers of global growth is demographics. These should continue to push emerging economies forward over the coming years, while weighing heavily on the public finances of already stressed developed government finances
December 2011
Experts lower one-party state’s country risk score after sudden death of Kim Jong-il
December 2011
Citi’s chief economist Willem Buiter and global economist Ebrahim Rahbari warn the markets of financial and trade protectionism and “repression” but emphasise that emerging markets will create buoyancy for the world economy during the sovereign debt crisis.
December 2011
Despite emerging markets being heralded as the place for sustainable growth and a flight to safety, reports and statistics reveal that India isn’t the golden goose that keeps on giving.
December 2011
Financial market lawyers at Reed Smith criticise the range of financial regulations being proposed or implemented
