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Emerging & Frontier Markets

Fast And Loose

COVER STORY: GAIN OR PAIN By Paula L. Green In their headlong rush to set up operations in the fast-growing emerging markets, many Western companies are failing to take full account of the risks involved. The consequences could ...

Banking

Focus: Mobile Banking

MOBILE BANKING: CUTTING THE TIES THAT BIND By Denise Bedell Mobile technology could forever change the way that companies manage their physical and financial supply chains. After years in development, mobile technology may be finally closing the ...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

FX: Dollar Still Main Reserve Currency

CORPORATE FINANCING NEWS: FOREIGN EXCHANGE By Denise Bedell Contrary to some analysts' expectations, developing countries continue to view the US dollar as the reserve currency of choice, as evidenced by newly allocated official reserves of developing countries—even in ...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

M&A: M&A Funding – Not All Cash

CORPORATE FINANCING NEWS: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS By Denise Bedell While much has been said about the hoards of cash that companies are holding on their balance sheets, companies are likely to use a blend of financing options, ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Mexico: Drug War Dents Economic Recovery

MILESTONES: MEXICO By Antonio Guerrero While Mexico's economy is recovering from its worst recession in 80 years, the spread of drug-related violence is hindering a more dynamic rebound. The drug war has claimed more than 30,000 victims ...

Banking

Poland: Consolidation Looms In Banking Industry

NEWSMAKERS: POLAND By Jonathan Gregson Not only does Poland stand alone within the European Union in having delivered GDP growth through every quarter since 2008, but its intrinsically conservative banking system survived the crisis well. Jagieo: Looking ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Regional Report: The Caucasus

COMPETITION IN THE CAUCASUS: THREE'S COMPANY By Justin Keay Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are competing to attract foreign investment. With much of Central and Eastern Europe still mired in a post recession slump, the Caucasian trio may ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Russia: Playing Catch-Up To Fellow BRICs

MILESTONES: RUSSIA By Laurence Neville Russia spent much of 2010 in the doldrums. Russia: Poised for significant growth While its fellow BRICs—Brazil, India and China—stormed ahead, Russia lagged behind. The causes of its lethargy were varied, but ...

Banking

News & Features Archive

Fast And Loose

Focus: Mobile Banking

FX: Dollar Still Main Reserve Currency

M&A: M&A Funding – Not All Cash

Mexico: Drug War Dents Economic Recovery

Poland: Consolidation Looms In Banking Industry

Regional Report: The Caucasus

Russia: Playing Catch-Up To Fellow BRICs

Sector Report: Islamic Finance

Singapore: The Cost Of Record Growth

Southern Sudan: World’s Newest Nation

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