Creating opportunity out of crisis; Transaction cost measurement; Regulation and reducing risk; Algorithmic trading; Arbitrage trading; FX trading moves into the next generation

International cash management review 2010

Review of developments in payment systems 2010

Technology Review 2010

Financial Supply Chain Review 2010

After a year that turned out better than anyone could have expected, 2010 began with a new bout of nerves on financial markets.

Even while it began to grow in developed markets, Islamic finance faced key tests. Fears about the enforceability of sukuk contracts in the Middle East might have proved exaggerated, but critics of the industry’s mimicking of conventional finance remain.

It was meant to be another year of difficulty and potential disaster. But 2009 provided much more than even the arch-optimist could have expected.

The annual Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey provides a qualitative and quantitative review of the best services in private banking, by region and by areas of service. It is an informative guide for high net-worth individuals on the range of service providers that are available.

Their problems have highlighted the importance of trade finance in maintaining the flow of goods. Laurence Neville reports on what is being done to sustain a vital economic function

Aiful and Isda; Japan’s megabanks raising capital; Morgan Stanley/MUFG

The global financial climate has forced treasurers to focus on making the best use of resources, wherever they may be. Technological developments are making that easier, but they are also having to cope with a tighter regulatory environment.

Published in conjunction with: Banco Santander Totta Caixa - Banco de Investimento

Press release

In this special edition, Euromoney announces its annual Finance minister and Central bank governor of the year awards; interviews Paul Tucker, deputy governor Bank of England, who outlines his tough message to banks on capital and other regulatory requirements; and presents its country risk index, containing global economic projections and political risk rankings. Euromoney also comments on the current banking boom and its sustainability, and suggests ways to stabilize the financial system.

The finance minister has enhanced his country’s reputation for sound fiscal policy that takes full account of social justice, while a strong regulatory regime has kept the financial sector out of the chaos. Helen Avery reports.

With nearly 30 years’ experience at the central bank, Durmus Yilmaz is the ideal person to steer the country’s financial system through the global credit crisis. Sudip Roy reports.

2009 ranking of real estate advisors and consultants, developer services, banks, investment managers and property managers.

With the international economy more volatile than ever, global investors are paying more attention to country risk analysis. Risk looms both where you most and least expect it. In Euromoney’s latest rankings, the US has fallen out of the top 10. Jacqueline Cutler reports.

Best Asian Companies: Cash is king as Asia’s best companies put their money to work

With the edge taken off over-exuberant growth in Middle East markets, good quality research is increasingly important. Individuals in both local and international firms are respected for providing this, the vital factor being that they are on the spot.

It’s not quite back to the good old days for interest rate derivatives, but banks have started to make money again. Total Derivatives and Euromoney polled the market to find out who is best. Mark Ramsden spoke to the professionals.

HSBC and Credit Suisse win top honours in Euromoney Awards for Excellence; Ackermann receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to Financial Markets

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The 2009 guide to Technology in Treasury Management (PDF)

The latest Euromoney primary debt and new-borrower poll provides a unique insight into what borrowers really think of their underwriters and what investors think of borrowers.

Methodology

The world’s largest borrowers in the international bond markets rate the products and services offered by the biggest deal arrangers.

The impact of the credit crunch spread across the world over the past 12 months. Eastern Europe was badly hit, and the Middle East and Asia could no longer claim to be immune.

Old-style capitalism is in disrepute. Fans of Islamic finance say it is a model whose ethics give it more sustainability. But optimists will be disappointed to see how far it is part of the global bust. Dominic O’Neill reports.

The most canny issuers in 2008 were those that realized it was important to get on and raise capital even if the price was not great. Waiting for the market to improve was and remains a potentially fatal strategy. Alex Chambers reports.