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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Brazil: Correcting Its Fiscal Slippage

In a presentation in New York on February 18—his first official visit to the US since his appointment—Brazil’s Finance minister Joaquim Levy said that Brazilians are learning by doing.

Banking

SAUDI ARABIA: THE THRIVING BANKING SECTOR

Saudi Arabia | Banking Sector Highly capitalized and boasting healthy margins, Saudi banks are unlikely to feel much fallout from the country’s slowing economy and the impact of low oil prices.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

CHINA, THE RENMINBI AND THE WORLD

Market Report | China The globalization of China’s currency continues at a rapid pace, as regulations ease cash pooling, renminbi trade finance accelerates, and the dim sum bond market goes gangbusters.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

COSTA RICA: THE FDI SUCCESS STORY

Frontier Markets Report | Costa Rica Costa Rica has a long history of actively and successfully seeking outside investment. However, the country is dealing with high unemployment and an uncertain fiscal outlook, given that the government plans to ramp up spending on social programs, which could raise the debt level.

Award Winners

DECLINING TRADE BARRIERS BOOST ASIAN DEMAND

Market Analysis | Supply Chain Finance Trade agreements, falling commodity prices, economic growth and Basel III are among the issues that are top of mind for many experts in banking and trade finance in Asia.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

EGYPT SEES FDI AS KEY TO GROWTH

FDI Update After four years of challenges in the social, economic and political space, Egypt rolls out the welcome mat for foreign direct investors.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

EU TAX REFORM: VAT REGULATION HITS SMES

Milestones | European Union Regulators had Web giants like Google and Apple in their sites when they framed a new value-added tax (VAT) regulation for businesses selling digital products into the European Union
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