SUPPLEMENTS TO EUROMONEY/APRIL 1999: EASTERN EUROPE
Kazakhstan: from little acorns
Big country, small - but beautifully formed - financial market. Why is Kazakhstan so different from its neighbours. David Shirreff
Russia: waiting for the ice to melt
The meek shall inherit the earth - or at least what's left of the Russian financial sector. Smaller banks with little exposure to government debt are flourishing. Ben Aris
Poland awaits a pensions boost
Private pension contributions are becoming mandatory in Poland. This should boost capital markets. But by how much? Peter Bennet
The golden triangle and beyond
Foreign players are fighting over the rich pickings on offer in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. Beyond this golden triangle there are many gems to be found for the most adventurous investment banks. Alex Mathias
Romania: not out of the woods yet
Bank privatization alone will not save Romania's economy. What else will it take to stabilize it? And is the government up to the task?