Policy & Government
Investors to Central America: Sometimes Growth is not Enough
Even if Central America’s countries have been leading the way on the growth front in Latin America, they are still far less attractive for investors compared to the region’s South American peers. Reforms will help change that.
23 May 2017
In Peru, Infrastructure and Capital Markets are Joined at the Bip
Following GFC Media Group's Project Finance and Capital Markets Peru briefing day, we explore key themes discussed at the event, including the roadblocks that stand in the way of significant infrastructure development the country badly needs, and key reforms hovering on the horizon.
22 May 2017
China's Corporates Are Getting a Taste for Dollar Bonds
A weak dollar and stifling policies at home are making the Chinese corporate sector look increasingly towards dollar funding in 2017.
19 May 2017
Russian Central Bank Shift Away from Transparency Irks Investors
While the move could raise some suspicions about the real health of Russia’s banking sector, the relative stability of Russia’s top tier lenders keeps investors at ease – for now.
18 May 2017
Africa Credit Markets Brief
AfDB calls for investment across Africa to close annual US$162bn funding gap – Kenya borrows US$1bn via syndicated loan – Nigeria raises mere NGN100bn in bond sale – Nigeria looking to secure US$5.2bn World Back funding package – Zimbabwe warns South Africa over proposed land reform – Russia’s Rosatom committed to nuclear plant project in South Africa – Senegal issues Eurobond – Saudi Aramco…
17 May 2017
Will Brexit Dent London’s Lead in Public Debt Listing?
What Brexit will mean for the City of London remains somewhat of a mystery; as European bureaucrats debate the UK’s future in the single market, banks are already preparing their contingency plans. EM debt traders, however, seem unfazed by these developments.
15 May 2017
Drought Fears Ease, but East African Countries Could Struggle to Restore Growth
Record-setting droughts in East African economies have caused food and – in some cases – power prices to rise dramatically, putting a damper on the region’s economy. But with the growth outlook moderating in the region’s largest economies, analysts are turning their attention to the steep drop in private sector credit growth, raising questions about whether this could prolong the lag. Furthering…
15 May 2017
Middle East Credit Markets Brief
Saudi Arabia loses market share in the oil sector – Saudi Electricity Co. in talks over sukuk – ACWA makes landmark 22-year trade – Etihad bonds drop on Alitalia news – UAE bankruptcy laws to improve operating environment – Dana Gas in debt restructuring talks – ADCB plans new issue – QNB hits the market, plans to make inroads in KSA – Bahrain feels FX strain – Oman in US$3.6bn loan talks – OETC…
12 May 2017
After Scandal, Economic Slowdown, Malaysia Finally on the Recovery Path
For a country facing several years of economic pressure, Malaysia showed tremendous discipline in eliminating fiscal imbalances and managing the country’s volatile currency. But for Prime Minister Najib Razak, once a focal point of a massive scandal involving state-run wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), winning back the country’s hard earned reputation and credibility will be difficult…
10 May 2017
Turkey’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Promises Better Governance, More Synergies to Bolster Returns
Details about Turkiye Varlik Fonu, Turkiye Wealth Fund tasked with generating over US$200bn in economic activity in the years to come, have been scarce since the fund was put in place last year. We speak with Mehmet Bostan, the well-known banker assigned with setting up and managing the fund, about how TVF is positioning itself to jolt the economy back to life and make Turkish companies more…
8 May 2017