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Rebuilding Syria
Putting the war-ravaged country back together will cost $400 billion. With Assad still in power and US sanctions still in place, who will foot the bill—and reap the benefit?
Author: Mark Townsend
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
Developing Economies Relax Rules To Draw Foreign Investors
Nations compete for foreign direct investment.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Neobank Competitors Cross The Atlantic
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News
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
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IBM makes a bold move.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
China’s P2P Crisis Escalates As Firms Struggle To Stay Afload
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
World Bank To Issue First-Ever Blockchain Bond
Blockchain technology is going mainstream.
Data
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Features
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Abraaj's collapse raises fresh questions about transparency and regulatory norms in the UAE and broader Middle East.
Features
Eyes Too Big
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Malaysia: Mahathir’s Return Points To Uncertain Outlook
Malaysian election may mean near-term volatility in economic policy and performance.