The old pan-regional banking model is under threat but that presents opportunities for new champions to emerge.

Curbs on risk-based activities and internalization of client trades are pushing growth in non-bank market making in Asia, but such activity is not without challenges.

Chinese M&A ambition is good news for banks chasing advisory fees but soaring debt levels give cause for concern.

Four months after a new coalition was formed, the economy is brightening, but Croatia remains mired in a political crisis weighing on its country risk rating.

The borrower is on a trend decline amid uncertainty about the outcome of early elections in July. It means New Zealand is looking the safer bet, despite its slightly lower ECR score and inferior credit rating.

Bank chairmen confident they can tackle NPL problem; Chinese economy undergoing necessary restructuring.

Access Bank questioned over safe deposit box; law enforcement agency targets two other banks.

‘Cumbersome’ lender may struggle for demand; Apollo targets 25% market share for NKBM.

Stock market opens up further; influx of foreign money still capped.

Alpha and Eurobank join Pillarstone platform; regulatory changes could spur more deals.

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Emirates NBD wins region’s best bank award and named best digital bank in Middle East; HSBC retains best investment bank crown; New regional winners highlight growing breadth and depth in Middle East finance; CIB’s Hisham Ezz Al Arab wins outstanding contribution accolade.

A list of winners of Euromoney’s Middle East Awards for Excellence 2016, as well as detailed citations for all of the winners, is available here.

Best bank in the Middle East Emirates NBD Best investment bank in the Middle East HSBC Best digital bank in the Middle East Emirates NBD Best bank for financing in the Middle East Citi Best bank for advisory in the Middle East Barclays Best bank for markets in the Middle East National Bank of Abu Dhabi Best bank for transaction services in the Middle East Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Best bank for wealth management in the Middle East Audi Private Bank Best bank for CSR in the Middle East Arab African International Bank Best bank for SMEs Bank of Alexandria Best bank transformation Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Outstanding contribution to financial services Hisham Ezz Al Arab . Country Awards for Excellence 2016: Middle East Awards for Excellence Middle East press release

Naci Agbal spent most of his career as a technocrat at the Turkish ministry of finance. Euromoney spoke to Agbal about his new role as finance minister when the world around him seems to be falling apart.

Tighter funding in the emerging markets is beginning to affect even the largest multinationals. Banks are being forced to think on their feet to develop workable products to meet the new demands. Is distributor finance the answer?

Mohamed Mansour’s decision to build his own business to manage his family’s wealth and staff it with seasoned investment bankers was dismissed by some. But six years after its formation, the billionaire’s brainstorm – a hybrid of family office, private equity firm and investment bank – is being praised and even emulated.

In the great debate on banking union, the smaller markets of emerging Europe are often overlooked. Yet, with banking sectors dominated by eurozone groups, they are uniquely vulnerable to changing regulatory regimes.

As depressed oil prices continue to hit Saudi Arabia’s banks hard, the Kingdom’s plan for radical economic change is being seized upon as cause for optimism.

Petrobras opens way for strong Brazilian pipeline; Argentina sovereign praised for helping deal flow.

Mila just the start, says Peru’s finance minster; pan-Andean market liquidity coming.

Political risk no longer driving equity performance; privatizations on investors radar.

Euromoney’s country risk survey shows the safety of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) issuers is once again in question, as economies flounder, debts spiral and capital access tightens.

It seems an appropriate time for the Asian borrower to regain its full complement of investment-grade ratings as it becomes safer in Euromoney’s country risk survey.

Peru’s strong fundamentals protected the country from the harsh economic conditions in the region. But as solid commodity-led growth returns, will the chance to diversify into a broader economic model be lost?

The borrower is beginning to shine with the presidential race guaranteeing a pro-market candidate winning and the economy improving due to increased copper-mining capacity.

Vietnamese carrier has outsized ambitions; seeking $300 million in HK or Singapore IPO.

Central bank puts mid-tier lender into receivership; Kenya Commercial Bank wins takeover race.

Strong demand for new issue; perfect timing as bonds soar.

Record losses and huge debts hit CDS; sovereign contagion free, so far.