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Regional Report: Central Eastern Europe

WAITING ON EUROLAND By Jonathan Gregson The benefits of joining the eurozone are not as clear as they once were for countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The countries of Central Europe have long shaken off their ...

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WORLD’S BEST INTERNET BANKS IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE 2011

Global Finance names the World’s Best Internet Banks in Central & Eastern Europe 2011 NEW YORK, July 22, 2011 Global...

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Awards: The World’s Best Subcustodians

ANNUAL SURVEY: MEETING NEW DEMANDS By Gordon Platt Subcustodians focus on real-time data and safety of client assets. The world’s leading subcustodians are investing in new systems to meet an increasing desire from global custodians for real-time ...

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World’s Best Banks: Europe Country Winners

Europe Capital Performance The past year has been one of continuing struggle for much of the European banking sector. After a bruising 2009, which was characterized by banking failures and government bailouts, 2010 brought the European sovereign debt crisis. ...

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WORLD’S BEST EMERGING MARKET BANKS 2011 IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

Global Finance names the World’s Best Emerging Market Banks 2011 in Central & Eastern Europe NEW YORK, March 24, 2011...

News

Europe: Maintaining Focus On Development Aid

NEWSMAKERS: EUROPE By Justin Keay Piebalgs: Pressing Europeans to give more Spare a thought for Andris Piebalgs, the EU's development commissioner. At a time when politicians across Europe are telling people to tighten their belts during the toughest ...

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WORLD’S BEST TRADE FINANCE BANKS 2011

Global Finance names the World’s Best Trade Finance Banks 2011 NEW YORK, December 17, 2010 Global Finance magazine (GFmag.com) has...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Emerging Markets Focus: CEE

COVER STORY: HARD TIMES By Justin Keay A sustainable recovery remains as elusive as ever for many of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Before the fall of the Berlin Wall and the demise of the ...

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WORLD’S BEST FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROVIDERS 2011

NEW YORK, November 22, 2010 Global Finance magazine has named the “Best Foreign Exchange Banks and Providers” by country, region...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Features: Spotlight – EBRD

POST-CRISIS MANAGEMENT The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has found new relevance—and a key role—in the aftermath of the financial crisis. By Justin Keay Aside maybe from Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, few banks have emerged ...

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WORLD’S BEST INTERNET BANKS IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE 2010

Global Finance names the World’s Best Internet Banks in Central & Eastern Europe 2010 NEW YORK, July 26, 2010 Global...

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The World’s Best Sub-Custodians

ANNUAL SURVEY: THE WORLD'S BEST SUB-CUSTODIANS Sub-Custodians Feeling The Heat Global investing in turbulent times puts the spotlight on local safekeepers. By Gordon Platt As they seek to reassure investors that their assets in foreign ...