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Middle East Supplement: Oil Wealth Keeps Economic Stimulus Flowing

MIDDLE EAST: ECONOMY Government spending will keep the Middle East’s economic recovery on track in 2010. By Gordon Platt The Middle East rode out the global recession better than the major industrialized economies, and the ...

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Middle East Supplement: Region Takes The Lead In Going Green

MIDDLE EAST: RENEWABLE ENERGY Oil producers aim to turn the desert sunshine into a new export: solar energy. By Gordon Platt When the oil runs out, the sun will still be shining and the Middle East ...

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Milestones: Lehman Report Boosts Case For Global Banking Reform

United States By Gordon Platt Valukas: Report raises fears over systemic risk The Valukas Report on the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a nine-volume, 2,200-page document that cost $38 million to produce, was worth every penny. The comprehensive “post ...

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The Middle East’s Rapid Recovery

A Rapid Recovery By Gordon Platt Demographics and hydrocarbons make the Middle East a dynamic region that is rapidly advancing, despite the debt overhang in Dubai. A young and fast-growing population is demanding jobs, and regional governments are ...

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BEST EMERGING MARKET BANKS AFRICA 2010

Global Finance names the 2010 World’s Best Emerging Market Banks in Africa NEW YORK, March 23, 2010 — Global Finance...

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BEST EMERGING MARKET BANKS ASIA 2010

Global Finance names the 2010 World’s Best Emerging Market Banks in Asia NEW YORK, March 23, 2010 — Global Finance...

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BEST EMERGING MARKET BANKS CEE 2010

Global Finance names the 2010 World’s Best Emerging Market Banks in Central and Eastern Europe NEW YORK, March 23, 2010...

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BEST EMERGING MARKET BANKS MIDDLE EAST 2010

Global Finance names the 2010 World’s Best Emerging Market Banks in the Middle East NEW YORK, March 23, 2010 —...

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WORLD’S BEST DEVELOPED MARKET BANKS 2010

NEW YORK, February 17, 2010 Global Finance magazine (www.gfmag.com) has announced its annual awards for the World’s Best Banks in...

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World’s BEST TRADE FINANCE PROVIDERS 2010

Global Finance names the World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2010 NEW YORK, December 15, 2009 Global Finance magazine (www.gfmag.com) has...

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World’s BEST TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT PROVIDERS 2010

Global Finance names the 2010 World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers NEW YORK, January 15, 2010 Global Finance magazine...

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Features: Annual Survey: Best Trade Finance Banks

BANKERS GET READY FOR REBOUND IN WORLD TRADE Trade finance and risk management services are in growing demand as world trade recovers and credit issues remain a concern. By Gordon Platt The outlook for global trade is ...