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Best to be big, preferably Mexican and almost certainly not Brazilian.

Forward-thinking branding experts are already adjusting their plans for 2014 and beyond: Yahoo recently unveiled a new logo designed to symbolize its fresh start under CEO Marissa Mayer; and the Republic of Iran is reportedly considering a change to the slogan ‘Death to America’ that has been in place since the revolution in 1979.

Rwanda’s ranking has improved significantly between March and September 2013 in Euromoney’s Country Risk Survey, with the country climbing six places to reach 124th in the global table. Although still included in ECR Tier 5 – meaning investors should consider the country a high-risk investment destination – Rwanda’s scores in the survey categories for Monetary Policy/Currency Stability and Access to Capital Markets have both risen in the last six months, suggesting that economists believe the country is becoming more attractive to investors while enjoying greater macroeconomic stability than in previous years. Both scores appear to have been influenced by the successful launch of the country’s debut Eurobond in April.

Kenya has waited nearly seven years to get its debut Eurobond issue off the ground, so why not wait a few more weeks?

Hong Kong’s exchange, starved of big IPOs, is adopting a more conciliatory tone on the landmark potential listing.

Domestic funding only small-ticket, short-term; Sovereign’s status a hindrance

Many Rwandans questioned the need for the country’s inaugural Eurobond. Initial plans were derailed by the UN. But its successful performance has encouraged policymakers to deepen the country’s capital markets and create a unique business platform.

Post-crisis, you can’t just run a bank in the interests of shareholders.

Fitch upgrade a propitious sign despite default history; Oil-field developments and hydro-power prospects

Firms seek out non-US counterparties; Rules trigger move away from multi-dealer platforms

Rwanda is landlocked. And although the land is fertile, the country has little to offer on the oil and gas front, setting it sharply against the usual commodity story that characterizes many other countries in Africa.

Banks look to mutualize costs; Accenture builds new utility