Economics, Policy & Regulation
Shining Bright Amid Latin America’s Downturn
While Latin American economies are expected to shrink by roughly 1% this year, Mexico is slated to grow 2.2%.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
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Banking
Intent On A Global Footprint: Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Qatar National Bank
By any measure QNB has major ambitions. It is the largest bank in Qatar and one of the leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa. It does not stop there. QNB has set its sights on becoming a global bank by 2030. QNB’s group chief executive discusses with Global Finance the regional downturn, success in Africa and its plans for a global presence.
Banking
A High-Stakes Poker Game
The Middle East is no stranger to political and economic uncertainty, but simmering religious and political tensions and stubbornly low oil prices have dealt the region a difficult hand. The question now is: How will countries play in order to win?
Award Winners
Africa Grows Its Middle Class: Don Hultman, Standard Bank New York
Discussing Africa's Middle Class with Don Hultman, head of client coverage and investment banking for Standard Bank New York
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Agribusiness To The Rescue for Brazil
<strong>Milestones | Brazil</strong><br />
In this time of recession, Brazil’s economy is becoming more agribusiness-oriented. The sector generated 23% of Brazilian GDP last year, after 21.4% in 2014, and accounted for 46.3% of total exports.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina Making Peace With International Investors
<strong>Milestones | Argentina</strong><br />
As Argentina prepares to launch a new bond issue in April, marking its return to international capital markets, investors are once again turning their attention to Buenos Aires, which has known 15 years of isolation.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Barclays To Sell Africa Business
Capital Markets | Regulation<br />
“Nothing will make us deviate or change our course. We are not exiting our operations in any of our African markets,” declared Maria Ramos, CEO of Barclays Africa.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ASEAN Midwifes A Regional Trade Powerhouse
A new era kicked off on December 31, 2015, for the 10 countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations: The alliance launched the Asean Economic Community (AEC), a trade bloc aimed at creating a unified, cross-border market where labor, services and capital can flow without restrictions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Cuba Learns The Art Of The Deal With Unilever
<strong>Cuba</strong>: News that Anglo-Dutch consumer products company Unilever will return to Cuba to build a $35 million plant in the special development zone at the port of Mariel, about 40 kilometers west of Havana, is one of the clearest signs yet that the communist nation is taking a more pragmatic approach to foreign direct investment.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Gordhan Gets His Turn To Heal South Africa’s Woes
<strong>South Africa: </strong>After burning through two Finance ministers in 18 months—with the second having held the job for less than a week—South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, moved in mid-December to restore a measure of stability to the post.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Shrinking Lifeline For Trinidad and Tobago
The republic of Trinidad and Tobago girds for austerity as oil brings in less foreign exchange.
Award Winners
Serving Africa’s FX Clients: Richard De Roos, Standard Bank
<strong>Q+A</strong><br />
Richard de Roos, global head of foreign exchange, Standard Bank, says a deep understanding of client needs comes over time, with continuous engagement and constant feedback.