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FIVE MINUTES WITH MARC CHANDLER
Marc Chandler is the global head of currency strategy at investment bank Brown Brothers Harriman.
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Islamic ETFs Building Global Appeal
It is not only investors in the traditional Muslim markets in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey who are tapping into the financial and emotional benefits of shariah exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SMEs Get A New Shot At Raising Cash
It has never been easy for small and midsize companies in emerging markets to raise money. Since the financial crisis it has become even harder. But there's hope.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood – Terrorists?
Egypt's PresidentEl-Sisi may have made his job a lot tougher by branding the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Sukuk Gaining Ground In Africa
Nigeria’s first shariah-compliant bond, a $62 million issue by Osun state late last year, could be the start of an Islamic finance boom in Africa.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
WANTED: DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN AGRIBUSINESS
SECTOR REPORT: AGRIBUSINESS<br />
As the world’s population expands and diets improve in some of the most populous countries, agri-businesses must grow at a strong clip to keep up with demand.
Banking
A NEW SUNRISE FOR SPAIN?
COUNTRY REPORT<br />
Although the hardships are far from over, the Spanish economy and banking system may finally be on the mend, with three components interrelating in a virtuous cycle: rebounding exports, rising consumer confidence, and a commitment to reform geared toward economic adjustments.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BEYOND BARRIERS: CORPORATE-TO-BANK CONNECTIVITY
TECHNOLOGY | CORPORATE CONNECTIVITY<br />
Corporates and their banking partners still often speak different digital languages, but new initiatives by SWIFT and SAP should make connectivity easier. And increasing competition will be a good thing for corporates, sparking innovation and driving down costs.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
DEPOSITARY RECEIPT MARKET AWAITS ARRIVAL OF ALIBABA
CORPORATE FINANCING NEWS | GLOBAL EQUITY/DRS
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY: SPILLOVER EFFECT
RISK MANAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE<br />
The threat of corporate environmental liability incidents is increasing as new regulations—and new risks—take hold.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
EURO SLIPS AS DRAGHI SAYS ECB WILL ACT
CORPORATE FINANCING NEWS | FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
EUROPE GOES ON HIGH-YIELD DEBT FLING
CORPORATE FINANCE FOCUS | CORPORATE DEBT