Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
EDITOR’S LETTER: OIL PRICE DECLINE AND ITS SPILLOVER EFFECTS
When we chose oil as the subject of this month’s cover story, we had no idea how fast and dramatic the drop in oil prices would be...
Emerging & Frontier Markets
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
INDIA: FINANCE MINISTER JAITLEY IS MODI’S EYES AND EARS
<strong>India | Newsmakers</strong><br />
Arun Jaitley, a corporate lawyer by training, has emerged as the rising star of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and chief troubleshooter in the new government, headed by prime minister Narendra Modi.
Country Report
KUWAIT: A RACE FOR ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
<strong>Kuwait | Country Report</strong><br />
Kuwait is at a crossroads. Despite huge financial reserves, the Persian Gulf state must speed up project implementation to revive a stagnant economy far too dependent on oil revenues.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
LITHUANIA FINALLY JOINS THE EUROZONE
<strong>Lithuania | Milestones</strong><br />
On January 1, Lithuania abandoned the litas, becoming the 19th member of the eurozone and joining Baltic peers Estonia and Latvia in the economic and monetary union.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
NIGERIA: FORTHCOMING ELECTIONS PROMPT FEAR AMONG VOTERS
<strong>Nigeria | Milestones</strong><br />
Nigerians go to the polls next month with some trepidation...
Country Report
POLAND: NEW ECONOMIC GROWTH PARADIGM WANTED
<strong>Poland | Country Report</strong><br />
Although still outperforming most of its neighbors, Poland needs to reinvent itself if it wishes to sustain long-term growth.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
QATAR INVESTMENT AUTHORITY: AL-THANI TO HEAD SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND
Qatar | Newsmakers<br />
Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohamed bin Saud Al-Thani, a member of Qatar’s ruling family, was appointed CEO of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) as part of a reshuffle that includes the addition of other Al-Thani family members.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SOUTH KOREA: A TIGHTROPE WALK WITH TRADING PARTNERS
<strong>South Korea | Country Report</strong><br />
One of Asia’s most powerful economies, South Korea is maneuvering deftly between even more powerful neighbors and allies.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SOVEREIGN DEBT: AFRICAN BORROWERS ACTIVE AHEAD OF FED RATE MOVES
<strong>Sovereign Debt | Capital Markets</strong><br />
Governments in Africa issued a record amount of debt in international markets in 2014, taking advantage of strong investor demand and low borrowing costs ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected rate increases this year.
Award Ceremonies and Events
STARS OF CHINA AWARDS CEREMONY 2014
<strong>Global Finance</strong> held its annual Stars of China awards ceremony in Beijing in November. Corporate and financial leaders from around the country were present to accept their awards and honor other recipients.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
TAIWAN: A TURNING POLITICAL TIDE
<strong>Taiwan | Milestones</strong><br />
Taiwan’s president Ma Ying-jeou and his Kuomintang party lost control of important political positions in late November, when Taiwanese voters chose opposition party and independent candidates in local elections across the island.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
TRADE CREDIT INSURANCE: DECIPHERING A GOOD RISK
<strong>Global Salon</strong><br />
<strong>Global Finance</strong> sat down with Jochen Dümler, president and chief executive officer of insurer Euler Hermes North America, to look at the global market for trade credit insurance.