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Barclays' big read

We're familiar with the concept of broadsheet newspapers producing tabloid editions, but credit research reports masquerading as novels? In an effort to sex up credit analysis, Barclays Capital's European 2004 outlook is a 628-page book with a lurid cover design more reminiscent of Douglas Coupland or Stephen King than Gary Jenkins, who heads global credit research at the bank.

Kathryn Tully, January 01, 2004

BANKING

Foreign banks - to buy or not to buy?

So far, the three western banks active in Kazakhstan have been a success. In order of appearance, ABN Amro, Citigroup and HSBC have turned tidy profits from lending at low rates to top state and corporate institutions. They now hold about 6.5% of the country's banking assets. Is it time to expand into retail?

January 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Ukraine sails back into favour

Strong growth, a successful sovereign bond deal and undervalued assets are turning Ukraine into the hottest new investment opportunity. Nick Parsons reports.

Nick Parsons, January 01, 2004

Benchmarking

Private banking 2004: The reinvention of private banking

In the bull market it seemed that investment performance would determine the winners and losers in the fast-growing and newly transparent private wealth management industry. But what the wealthy most need is independent advice and a sense of who is good at what. Euromoney surveys the best providers. Peter Lee reports.

Peter Lee, January 01, 2004

Opinion

From Queen covers to the Queen's bank

Spandex-clad, mullet-haired cult band The Darkness has made it – and we're not talking about the million album sales, or sell-out worldwide tours. Rather, the members of Lowestoft's flamboyant quartet, born out of a Queen-inspired karaoke night in a Norfolk pub, have just become customers of prestigious private bank Coutts.

Helen Avery, January 01, 2004

The Kazakh miracle

In just over 12 years Kazakhstan has recast itself from a basket case economy into net creditor to the world thanks to its vast oil reserves. But there are worries that the boom is not being used effectively for the benefit of the citizens and that foreign investors might be interested only in exploiting the country's petroleum reserves. Chris Pala reports.

January 01, 2004

WEALTH

Private Banks seek the right model for Asia

Asia's high-net-worth individuals are getting richer quicker than those anywhere else. Wealth management has never been so competitive in the region but is a potential goldmine for the smartest bankers. Chris Leahy reports.

Chris Leahy, January 01, 2004

BANKING

Bridging private and investment banking

The very richest clients of private banks are natural candidates for the services of investment banks. Hence the big banks' efforts to foster links across their own activities. Welcome to the world of the double-sided business card. Mark Brown reports.

Mark Brown, January 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

Can accountants act for bondholders?

Nobody doubts that European debt restructuring has been transformed in the last three years. Consensual restructurings have started to replace formal, court-based insolvency proceedings. And US bondholders, with their more aggressive style, have shaken up the traditional, bank-led European approach.

Mark Brown, January 01, 2004

CAPITAL MARKETS

SCH staff face a new life at Botínopolis

The brainchild of Santander's chairman, Emilio Botín, Santander Group City is set to become Europe's largest corporate headquarters. But not everyone at the bank is happy to embrace a US-style working culture. Jules Stewart reports.

Jules Stewart, January 01, 2004

BANKING

Private banking survey 2004 profiles

UBS Wealth Management, Sarasin, Bordier & Cie, Credit Suisse Private Banking, Coutts, Bank Privat, Degroof, Mandatum, SG Private Banking, Sal Oppenheim, CenE Bankiers, Banif, Cuatrecasas, Carnegie, Citco, Man Group, Noriba, UBS, PwC.

Peter Lee, January 01, 2004

Benchmarking

Private Banking Survey 2004: full results and methodology

Private banking 2004: The reinvention of private banking

January 01, 2004

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