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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

New Bill May Be Last Hope For Debt-Ridden Puerto Rico

Capital Markets | Debt Restructuring Americans used to like Puerto Rico, a United States territory in the Caribbean, not only for its white, sandy beaches but also because of its high-yield, tax-free bonds.

News

New Economy Minister Faces Rocky Path

With Japan still struggling to achieve economic lift-off, longtime Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) hand Nobuteru Ishihara took over as the country’s Economy minister in late January.

News

Nigeria Finally Embraces Economic Diversification

No longer just a buzzword bandied about by politicians, diversification is now seen as a key to the future of Africa’s biggest economy, as sinking oil prices have eroded government revenue.

Features

Saudi Arabia Dominates Project Finance

Project financing is booming in Saudi Arabia, which leads the Middle East in deals, with a total of eight in 2015, worth more than $13 billion.

Award Winners

Seeking Growth, Managing Risk In Asia: Francyn Stuckey, ANZ Group

What challenges are top of mind among treasurers in the Asia-Pacific region?

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Sell-Off No Quick Fix For Russia’s Budget Deficit

Capital Markets | Privatization Russian president Vladimir Putin is pinning his hopes on privatization to help ease Russia’s 2016 budget deficit, which, according to some estimates, could reach $38 billion, or 6% of GDP.

Features

Slow-Growth Mode In Latin America

Several of the region’s economies are gasping for breath or treading water—but not going under. Investors have simply discounted the bad news.

News

Star Finance Minister Feels The Heat

He has been called a “rock star” in Portugal’s popular press.

Country Report

Strengthening The Financial System

Q+A José Pedro de Morais, governor of Banco Nacional de Angola, spoke with Global Finance about the central bank’s efforts to restore order and build confidence in the country’s financial system.

Editor's Letter

Taking The Long View

In the past few weeks, world financial markets have been pervaded by a bleak vision of global growth potential.

Award Winners

The Best And Brightest In Trade Finance

Global Finance held its Best Trade Finance Providers Awards Ceremony in Paris in January during the BAFT Global Annual Meeting. Top bank executives from around the world gathered to accept awards, joined by leading corporate and finance professionals who came to honor their colleagues.

Features

Warm FDI Welcome In Ghana

With oil revenues plunging, Ghana seeks to boost the inflow of foreign direct investment.