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The Levant’s Return To Confidence
In the aftermath of revolution and civil war, the storied trading region seeks to convince investors it’s time to come back.
Author: Justin Keay
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Country Report
Turkey’s Banks: Eyes On The Prize
While political turmoil rages, Turkey’s financial sector keeps innovating, bucking conventional wisdom and keeping the wheels of commerce moving.
News
Firmly In Power, Turkey’s Erdoğan Faces Stubborn Realities
Erdoan's political future is secure, Turkey's economic outlook is not.
Country Report
Talking Up The Turkish Economy
An unexpected uptick in economic growth, a failed military coup and geopolitical tensions haven’t kept Turkey down. And the country’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoan, looks set to strengthen his hold on power with snap elections called for June.
Country Report
Turkish Banks: A Year Of Normalization
Turkey's banks have had a good run but rising debts remain a worry.
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Central and Eastern Europe Showing Spirit
With popular elected leaders and strong growth in their economies, the sometimes-feisty CEE nations are standing tall—and keeping an eye on corruption and labor costs.
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Romania: World-Class Frontier
Romania has a troublesome reputation but robust growth, and is working to raise its game through the tech industry and improvements to the business environment.
News
Slovakia’s New Prime Minister Overshadowed By Old Prime Minister
Slovakia's new prime ministerPeter Pellegrini is struggling the escape the shadow of his predecessorwho was forced to resign after the murder of a journalist investigating corrupt politicians.
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Caucasus: Gas And Gold Drive Growth
New resource-extraction operations, Russia’s economic recovery and Asian investment are lifting prospects across the Caucasus.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Cyprus Shores Up Financial Sector
As the Mediterranean island nation's economy has stabilized, so too have its banks.
Country Report
Cyprus Tries, Again, to Move Ahead
The failure of UN negotiations aside, 2017 was a positive year of consolidation and growth for the Cypriot economy.