Special focus: Emerging Markets

September 19, 2006

Why Brazil’s capital markets are buzzing; The people making microfinance more than just part of the new philanthropy; See the man who knows how to make money in emerging market debt

Emerging markets

Microfinance: Beyond philanthropy


Big banks are beginning to look beyond the kudos that socially responsible investment brings and are introducing microfinance to the capital markets as a viable, profitable business. Zach Fuchs reports. Euromoney September 2006

How Ashmore became part of the EM establishment


The London-based asset management firm has taken the lead in persuading institutional investors worldwide, including central banks and pension funds, to go for long-term investment in emerging market assets. Felix Salmon reports. Euromoney September 2006

Country risk

Country risk September 2006: The repercussions of oil and conflict


The latest country risk poll reflects a global economy in good health, despite a period of stock market volatility and the prospect of a slowdown.

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