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Is Singapore Headed For Recession?
Singapore could face a technical recession in the first half of this year as plunging oil prices and a drop in China’s appetite for imports weigh on the city-state’s economy.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
New Bill May Be Last Hope For Debt-Ridden Puerto Rico
<strong>Capital Markets | Debt Restructuring</strong><br />
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
<strong>Capital Markets | Privatization</strong><br />
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
<strong>Q+A</strong><br />
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.