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Alessandro Profumo, former CEO, UniCredit

What next for UniCredit after Profumo?

November 24, 2010

The departure of UniCredit CEO Alessandro Profumo was not entirely unexpected, following rumours of his discomfort, but his sudden exit has still left many questions hanging over the future strategy of Italy's largest bank. Writer David Lane

Albanian banking sector grow

Albania's banks take small steps

November 24, 2010

Now Albania has emerged from the financial crisis in relatively sound health, its banks are setting their sights on prudent expansion.

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Uruguay's banks being crippled by caution

November 24, 2010

As governments in the Western world attempt to implement more conservative regulation within their financial markets, banks in Uruguay are stagnating because of the country's overcautious economic approach over the past decade. Writer John Rumsey

Latin American banks go from strength to strength

November 24, 2010

Brazilian institutions retain the top places in this year's Latin American rankings, but competition is getting fiercer as the region's banks increase in confidence and muscle.

Felipe Larrain, finance minister of Chile

Chilean Finance minister on rescues and recovery

November 24, 2010

The finance minister of Chile discusses the country's "very exceptional" fiscal situation, and tells how it is recovering from an earthquake that shattered the country earlier this year. Writers Jane Monahan and Brian Caplen

Barbados ready for challenges ahead

November 24, 2010

Barbados's central bank governor describes how the country is confident it can tackle the challenges of high unemployment, low FDI and a rise in public debt. Writers Jane Monahan and Brian Caplen

Isaac Anthony

St Lucia outlines its offshore financial ambitions

November 24, 2010

On the sidelines of the IMF annual meetings, the permanent secretary in Saint Lucia's Finance Ministry, Isaac Anthony, discusses remedies to boost tourism to the Caribbean nation and plans to develop it as an offshore financial centre. Writers Jane Monahan and Brian Caplen

William Chong, finance minister of Honduras

Honduras' William Chong on the country's new stability

November 24, 2010

The Honduran finance minister tells The Banker that the country is moving towards a period of greater stability following an agreement with the IMF, the first with an international financial institution since elections in the country re-established civilian rule. Interview Brian Caplen and Jane Monahan

Staying afloat

Stable but stagnant

November 24, 2010

Jordan's economy was shielded from the worst of the global financial crisis. However, despite this stability, its deposit-rich banks are struggling to ignite the country's lending markets.

Algerian finance minister Karim Djoudi meets French economy minister Christine Lagarde

Algeria puts up more barriers to foreign banks

November 24, 2010

Algeria's mid-year budget has further restricted the activities of foreign banks and businesses in the country, while shoring up regulations for domestic banks. Writer Richard Nield

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