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
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
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
Euromoney takes a look at how banks need to fundamentally change the way they do business
February 2012
99.8% take-up of €7.5 billion deal; Positive sign for other eurozone lenders
January 2012
CLSA stake and landmark deals show China could have an international investment banking champion.
January 2012
Malaysia’s best investment bank has its sights set across southeast Asia.
January 2012
The country’s economic strengths are well documented, yet its position in Euromoney’s Country Risk rankings is surprisingly low, held back by weak bank scores and political risk.
January 2012
So long as Asian markets remain risk-on bets to global portfolio managers, capital will continue to flee when things get bad elsewhere.
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.
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February 2012
February 2012
EU infringement process launched; Orban backs down
February 2012
The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan has always feared risk. Now it’s seeking higher yields, branching out into listed securities, real estate, gold and emerging market debt. But is this ultra-cautious fund really ready?
January 2012
Russia’s capital markets remain upbeat, despite negative forecasts from the IMF. Amid the eurozone crisis, market players see an opportunity for the country to prove itself as a developed and reliable financial centre. Bankers, investors and issuers discuss what needs to happen next.
January 2012
Russia’s capital markets face a difficult future. Even if the will for change is there, it will be a long and difficult process.
January 2012
From a dominant domestic position, Turkey’s top investment bank is also acting as a conduit for foreign investment in the country.
January 2012
As Renaissance Capital moves away from its Russian roots, is the firm now stretched too far or not stretched far enough?
January 2012
VTB Capital has built a powerhouse capital markets business in Russia. Can it become just as influential elsewhere?
January 2012
Vienna Capital Partners believes that its unique selling point as a local, independent adviser across CEE gives it the upper hand in the face of international competitors.
January 2012
The era of global investment banking is coming to an end. But financial trade involving and between developing markets will continue to grow. This gives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to firms based in those markets to build not just leading domestic franchises but also ones that can compete on a much broader scale. Which emerging market investment banks are best placed to take it?
More Central and Eastern Europe stories
February 2012
Brazil’s IPO market has been tarnished, so it’s imperative the first deal for 2012 is done with care and respect.
February 2012
Low interest rates key factor; All eyes on Cementos Pacasmayo
February 2012
Appetite for deals beyond plain vanilla; Multiple deals marketing concurrently
February 2012
February 2012
The Spanish bank began its systematic wealth-management strategy in Latin America in 2007. It has paid off handsomely in our latest survey. But other banks are pushing hard to beat it.
January 2012
Times are tough for international investment banks attracted by the dynamic Brazilian market. The big local players have a tight grip on the business that they don’t intend to yield and may even soon be challenging the foreigners in other Latin American markets.
January 2012
Rest of region outpaces traditional leader; Poor IPO performance blamed
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
January 2012
Brazil is one of the largest and fastest growing emerging markets for investment banking. And the locals are coming out on top. The lesson for other emerging markets, they say, is to neutralize international banks’ claims over distribution to institutional investors.
More Latin America stories
February 2012
Government pursues key reforms; Strikes spur energy-sector shake-up
February 2012
Local private banks in the Middle East are losing out as the region’s wealthy react to the Arab Spring.
February 2012
January 2012
New government appointments in Saudi Arabia have sparked hopes that the Kingdom might adopt policies more oriented towards the private sector and foreign investment.
January 2012
Hires Dubai Credit Suisse team; CEE special situations push
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
The era of global investment banking is coming to an end. But financial trade involving and between developing markets will continue to grow. This gives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to firms based in those markets to build not just leading domestic franchises but also ones that can compete on a much broader scale. Which emerging market investment banks are best placed to take it?
January 2012
Country risk scores for Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon and Tanzania rose last year, with higher average-economic-outlook scores across the continent and a willingness in the international capital markets to finance African borrowers.
More Middle East and Africa stories
January 2012
Country risk scores deteriorate across the eurozone
January 2012
The outlook for political risk in Africa this year remains elevated, despite the recent trend towards fair and free elections on the continent.
January 2012
Two economists give their view on whether the UK is more deserving of a downgrade than France, as part of a special snapshot from Euromoney Country Risk.
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
Experts lower one-party state’s country risk score after sudden death of Kim Jong-il
December 2011
Economists score the UK lower for country risk than France, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Finland
December 2011
Decision by S&P to put Europe’s sovereigns on negative outlook backed up by steady decline in country risk scores.
November 2011
Poland, Hungary, Russia and Bulgaria receive worsening scores for economic risk
November 2011
Debut Eurobond coincides with uptick in country risk score
November 2011
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