There may be ‘imperfections’, but MDB says it only work with banks complying with sanctions
The country’s largest bank saw its share price slump more than 15 per cent on Wednesday after the passage of the foreign agents law
The Chinese currency’s share of Russia’s overall trade has increased almost tenfold since 2021, according to the EBRD
Sri Mulyani speaks about the country’s OECD membership efforts, challenges to regional trade, and climate change
President discusses investment opportunities in the Caucasus and aiding the green transition
‘Poor public finances’ are showing up in debt ratio statistics
Georgia’s foreign agents bill and offshore law are ‘not in the right direction’
Mortgage market prime for a comeback
The region’s banks seem likely to continue to weather economic storms
High-profile collapses were just one challenge the industry faced in 2023
The Banker’s Finance Minister of the Year 2024 awards celebrate the officials that have best managed to stimulate growth and stabilise their economy.
The Banker’s Central Banker of the Year 2024 awards celebrate the officials that have best managed to stimulate growth and stabilise their economy.
Multiple challenges await EBRD president’s second term
ADB looks to create ‘greater impact’ from additional lending headroom
New sustainability framework has increased investor trust
Development bank plans $16.7bn in concessional loans in the next four years
The greatest growth was seen by foreign-owned subsidiaries facing pressure to exit the Russian market
Lenders have until April 30 to present recapitalisation plans
Direct funding of local gigaprojects may become a reality for lenders as oil revenues remain subdued
Blended finance and MDBs to play a critical role in helping de-risk investments
Performance is likely to remain strong, provided interest rates and immigration remain high
Burgeoning domestic economy set to return country to growth this year as oil revenues lag
More money available to respond to climate change and global crises
Kristalina Georgieva calls on governments to get their spending in order
Initiative to power up Africa will require more than $30bn of investment
Closer alignment with the EU is set to boost economic prospects further
Andrew Bailey gave a speech on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings
Government debt is projected to remain high as countries head to the polls
Downgrade indicates state’s reduced ability, not willingness, to provide ‘same level of extraordinary support’
World Bank’s body to broaden consultation with civil society organisations in the run-up to December’s new funding round
World Bank director of operations Anna Bjerde on conflict, climate and data
New economic and financial policies could affect relationship with international investors