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Emerging & Frontier Markets

Emerging Markets Roundup: Russia

PRIVATIZATION PLANS MAY GROW By Kim Iskyan Putin ally Valentina Matviyenko became the speaker of the Federation Council in Russia’s national parliament. Oil producer Rosneft may be fully privatized Governor of St. Petersburg and longtime Putin ally Valentina ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Company To Watch: Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works/Russia

UPGRADES INCREASE COMPETITIVENESS FOR MAGNITOGORSK By Gordon Platt Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), one of Russia’s top steel producers, is upgrading its production facilities to improve its competitiveness in the global steel market and replace imports in ...

Country Report

Country Report: Russia

THREATENING THE ECONOMIC RENAISSANCE By Kim Iskyan Political uncertainty and continued dependence on oil exports are casting a pall over growth prospects in Russia. On the surface, Russia looks to be on the rebound. The macroeconomic situation ...

Banking

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 SAFEST BANKS IN CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE 2011

Global Finance names the World’s Safest Banks 2011 in Central & Eastern Europe NEW YORK, August 18, 2011 Global Finance...

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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...

Awards

WORLD’S BEST INTERNET BANKS IN EUROPE 2011

Global Finance names the World’s Best Internet Banks in Europe 2011 NEW YORK, July 22, 2011 Global Finance has announced...

News

Draghi Faces No-Win Situation As Europe’s Central Banker

NEWSMAKERS: EUROPE by Anita Hawser Draghi: Will face scrutiny Despite attempts to block his candidacy, Bank of Italy governor Mario Draghi will become the new president of the European Central Bank (ECB) when Jean-Claude Trichet retires in October. ...

Country Report

Country Report: Ukraine

Uphill Struggle By Laurence Neville Ukraine’s recovery appears impressive, but structural cracks remain that could derail it. At first glance, Ukraine appears to be in fine health. Having been at risk of collapse in the first stage ...

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Russia: Tensions Between Leadership Duo

EMERGING MARKETS ROUNDUP: RUSSIA by Kim Iskyan Medvedev and Putin go head to head During his June 17 speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia’s version of Davos, president Dmitry Medvedev highlighted his reformist stance ...

News

Europe Aims To Simplify Securities Clearing Systems

MILESTONES: EUROPE By Anita Hawser How many central securities depositories (CSDs) does Europe need? The European Commission and the European Central Bank believe it is far fewer than the 40 CSDs currently scattered across the continent. The ...

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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. ...