Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
WOULD SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE PUSH UP PUBLIC BORROWING RATES?
SCOTLAND<br />
The outcome of this September’s referendum on Scottish independence remains too close to call.
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
YOUNG QATARI EMIR TAKES GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT
QATAR<br />
In June, after only a year in office, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the 34-year-old emir of Qatar, found himself at the center of two global news stories.
Features
FIVE MINUTES WITH MARC CHANDLER
Marc Chandler is the global head of currency strategy at investment bank Brown Brothers Harriman.
Features
Islamic ETFs Building Global Appeal
It is not only investors in the traditional Muslim markets in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey who are tapping into the financial and emotional benefits of shariah exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SMEs Get A New Shot At Raising Cash
It has never been easy for small and midsize companies in emerging markets to raise money. Since the financial crisis it has become even harder. But there's hope.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SIBOS 2014: ONE WORLDVIEW ON CASH & TRADE
SIBOS SUPERSECTION 2014 | CASH & TRADE CONVERGENCE<br />
As more companies focus on gaining visi-bility into both their physical and financial supply chains, banks and technology vendors are further integrating their cash management and trade solutions.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood – Terrorists?
Egypt's PresidentEl-Sisi may have made his job a lot tougher by branding the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Sukuk Gaining Ground In Africa
Nigeria’s first shariah-compliant bond, a $62 million issue by Osun state late last year, could be the start of an Islamic finance boom in Africa.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
WANTED: DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN AGRIBUSINESS
SECTOR REPORT: AGRIBUSINESS<br />
As the world’s population expands and diets improve in some of the most populous countries, agri-businesses must grow at a strong clip to keep up with demand.
Banking
A NEW SUNRISE FOR SPAIN?
COUNTRY REPORT<br />
Although the hardships are far from over, the Spanish economy and banking system may finally be on the mend, with three components interrelating in a virtuous cycle: rebounding exports, rising consumer confidence, and a commitment to reform geared toward economic adjustments.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ALIBABA’S MA OUTSMARTS INVESTORS
NEWSMAKERS: CHINA<br />
Investors hedge their bets on Ma's business savvy.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
ANC OVERCOMES ECONOMIC DOLDRUMS TO WIN REELECTION
NEWSMAKERS: SOUTH AFRICA<br />
Zuma fights back despite public dissatisfaction with his presidency.<br />