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Sea, sand, sun and San Miguel

Treating voters is an inevitable feature of political campaigning in the Philippines. But who really benefits from the hand-outs?

Chris Leahy, May 01, 2004

New Democrats face Olympian task

Greece?s newly elected conservative government has managed to convince most market participants that it is serious about making good on its promises for faster economic growth. It will, however, have to work hard and deliver fast to avoid disappointing these high expectations in its race against time to prepare the country for the Olympic Games.

Dimitris Kontogiannis, May 01, 2004

BANKING

Who will drive convertibles?

Demand for equity-linked issues remains strong but issuance has dropped off dramatically from 2003 levels. Bankers look to slowing stock markets later in the year to revive the sell side of the market.

Peter Koh, May 01, 2004

BANKING

Little relief in sight from the investment grade drought

Corporate issuance is down in Europe but supply is being bolstered by dollar issues from European corporates. So is this a good year for the debt markets? Bankers are not sure.

Kathryn Tully, May 01, 2004

UBS makes bold move with Bloomberg

UBS has sparked controversy in electronic trading by becoming Bloomberg?s sole provider of dealer-to-client execution in exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs).

Katie Martin, May 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Philippe Maystadt: Lending a hand in Euroland

Philippe Maystadt, president and chairman of the board of directors of the European Investment Bank, speaks to Euromoney's Mark Brown about the bank's lending policies, criticisms from the European Parliament and the bank's response to EU enlargement.

Mark Brown, May 01, 2004

BANKING

Corporate Finance magazine May 2004

May 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Lines of funding bridge PPP gap

While the European Investment Bank wants partnerships with commercial banks to reach SMEs, commercial banks and borrowers can in turn pitch deals to the EIB so long as they are technically and economically viable and support EU policy objectives. The role governments might play in seeking EIB support is not entirely clear. Nor is the extent to which they might seek to palm off onto the EIB the burden of funding quasi-public works.

Mark Brown, May 01, 2004

Opinion

Bankers lose their shirts

ECM bankers at an investment bank near Liverpool Street in London have added a new twist to an old English pub game.

Peter Koh, May 01, 2004

South Africa’s helpful exodus

www.breakingviews.com

Edward Hadas, May 01, 2004

BANKING

Capital One plays its cards right

By 2002 Capital One's rapid growth took it deep into sub-prime territory, stirring up a crippling rise in its borrowing costs and scaring off bond investors. Having learnt its lesson, the credit card firm has made a remarkable return to favour.

Antony Currie, May 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Risk management

The EIB vehemently disputes the criticism that its risk management isn't up to scratch – a criticism contained in Emac's draft report but removed from the final version. At the end of last year, it put all its risk management functions in its risk management directorate, headed by Pierluigi Gilibert.

Mark Brown, May 01, 2004

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