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Central Banker Report Cards 2011: Middle East & Africa

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Angola José de Lima Massano Grade: B The performance of Angola’s economy depends more on oil prices than on monetary policy. José de Lima Massano, former CEO of Banco Africano de Investimentos, was appointed central bank ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Emerging Markets Roundup: India

FOREIGN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR FLOWS START TO DECLINE By Aaron Chaze Inflation fears, monetary tightening and slowing corporate growth may reduce foreign institutional investor interest. Reserve Bank of India cites strong outward investment by Indian firms Worries over inflation, ...

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Regional Report: Africa

CLOUDY HORIZONS By Antonio Guerrero While South Africa is attempting to get out from under its recession, countries in sub-Saharan Africa are dealing with the impact of volatile global oil markets and decreased investment from their neighbor to ...

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World’s Best Banks 2011: Global Winners

Global Winners Best Corporate Bank JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase provides many of the world’s most prominent corporations with the financial services they need to succeed in global markets. With $2 trillion in assets, the bank operates in 60 countries and ...

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WORLD’S TOP CENTRAL BANKERS 2011

Global Finance Magazine names the World’s Top Central Bankers 2011 New York, August 25, 2011 – Global Finance magazine has...

Awards

WORLD’S BEST INTERNET BANKS IN MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA 2011

Global Finance names the World’s Best Internet Banks in Middle East/Africa 2011 NEW YORK, July 22, 2011 Global Finance has...

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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 ...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

M&A: Cash-Rich Firms Drive M&A

CORPORATE FINANCING NEWS / MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Corporate Finance Focus by Gordon Platt Corporations worldwide are using their cash stockpiles to make acquisitions and are driving M&A; activity to a higher level that confirms the bullish trend ...

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Islamic Bank Awards 2011: By Country

Country Awards Algeria Al Salam Bank-Algeria Al Salam Bank-Algeria was established in October 2008 with capital of $100 million. New rules on Islamic banking in Algeria became effective in January 2011 and are expected to promote the growth of the ...

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Islamic Bank Awards 2011: By Region

Regional Awards Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Kuwait Finance House Kuwait Finance House was the first Islamic bank established in Kuwait. It is now a market leader in the GCC and beyond, offering a wide range of shariah-compliant products. KFH has ...

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WORLD’S BEST SUB-CUSTODIAN BANKS 2011

Global Finance names the World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2011 NEW YORK, May 16, 2011 Global Finance magazine has released its...

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World’s Best Banks: Africa Country Winners

Africa Fast-Growing Continent Offers Huge Potential And Significant Risks Africa is rich in natural resources, including oil and gas and minerals, which are in growing demand as the global economy expands. The continent seems likely to outperform the developed ...