Appetite for acquisitions in the outperforming economies of emerging Europe is booming, despite political concerns. Deal flow remains concentrated in the mid-market, however, as a shortage of opportunities frustrates would-be big-ticket buyers.

Soviet military bunkers in Kazakhstan and portable houses in Siberia linked up to the plumbing: Bitcoin mining is moving in some interesting directions that will become even more diverse as China cracks down on its domestic industry.

Tahira Raza was among Pakistan’s pioneering FWB's first employees 30 years ago, with a mission to advance female empowerment in the country. Having returned as chief executive, she is battling to compete with bigger local rivals.

Firm buys Credito di Romagna stake; European banking licence adds to appeal.

Why aren’t firms putting their money where Xi Jinping’s mouth is?

The country has blown its chances with its monetary mess.

Professor Niall Ferguson visited São Paulo in April to address Itaú’s annual MacroVision conference, and found time to sit down with Euromoney to talk fintech, social media and trade. In particular he focused on China and how it will impact Latin America’s future.

Foreign investors eye record NPL stocks; judicial flaws hinder default resolution.

International investors blame political uncertainty; locals view sell-off as weakening carry-trade dynamics.

New record set twice in two weeks; Techcombank deal sees notable European and American interest.

China appears to be opening up to the idea of a wider range of payments options. Before overseas companies look to dive in, they need to make sure they are keeping on the right side of the regulator.

Singapore bank links with Chinese big data specialist; More digital innovation to follow in Asia.

Countries are queueing to accept Chinese lending for Belt and Road infrastructure projects. But could that borrowing come back to bite them – and China?

A little-known plaintiff is alleging a truly enormous theft by Woori Bank. Everything about the allegations sets off alarms, and the testimony of Deutsche Bank will be crucial

Investors keep powder dry for Greece and Cyprus; EBRD tempts global investors with co-investment.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel took to the stage at Gujarat National Law University on March 14 to make a simple request...

Have the vision. Create the plan. Go and do it.

Recent conversations with bankers and economists in Brazil have been confusing – sometimes it is hard to believe that both groups are talking about the same country.

The blueprint for BNDES is for a development bank that partners with the private sector to facilitate more socially beneficial projects while using less capital. Eliane Lustosa, BNDES director of capital markets, is at the forefront of this challenge.

Asia has so much to build and yet it doesn’t seem to be involved.

The disappearance of the chair of CEFC China Energy throws doubts on its European acquisition spree.

The threatened imposition of US-China trade tariffs this week is the most obvious sign of increasing protectionism, resulting in a push towards regional trade, but with consumers prioritizing speedy delivery, the move to source locally has other drivers.

New technology and a handful of savvy operators have transformed banking for SMEs in Russia since the start of the decade. Now some of the sector’s biggest names are squaring up for the next challenge: affordable and accessible credit.

The country’s Employees Provident Fund puts considerable effort into Shariah compliance from an ESG framework. Could chief executive Shahril Ridza Ridzuan have hit upon a template for other Islamic funds?

Bank South Pacific dominates most of the markets that it serves, but it is not big enough to find an exchange suitable for a long-discussed second listing.

Risk not commensurate with project debt returns; investment crucial to fill gap as economy normalizes.

China is going cashless and cardless fast, with hundreds of millions of wealthy consumers leaping ahead to mobile wallets and providing some valuable insights for the possible future of open banking in Europe.

'Abundant' potential liquidity from international insurance companies and pension funds; with drop in rates, local capital markets financing is now cheaper than BNDES.

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