Latest articles from Geraldine Lambe

Heng Swee Keat

April 7, 2009

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is predicting greater flows of trade between the Middle East and Asia, and has issued its first sukuk by way of preparation. Its managing director explains why. Writer Geraldine Lambe

Zeti Akhtar Aziz

April 7, 2009

At a time when other regulators are looking to impose tougher controls, the Malaysian Central Bank is pushing for further liberalisation. Writer Geraldine Lambe

Malaysia takes the lead

April 7, 2009

Having already introduced many tax and business incentives, Malaysia is consolidating its position as an up-and-coming hub for Islamic finance. Its policies reflect the belief that developing the sector is crucial to the country's future success. Writer Geraldine Lambe

Redrawing the landscape

April 7, 2009

If Western banks pull back from project finance abroad, they will leave a large funding gap. But they will also create a golden opportunity for local players to grab market share. Writer Geraldine Lambe

Hopes pinned on a new deal

March 10, 2009

While deals are still thin on the ground many project financiers are banking on governments worldwide reacting to the threat of recession by proposing major infrastructure investment. Writer Geraldine Lambe.

Michael Reuther

March 10, 2009

Head of Commerzbank Corporates and Markets discusses how he intends to succeed where others have failed with Dresdner Kleinwort.

The future of banking

January 5, 2009

The heads of major international banks spoke to The Banker about the effects of the crisis, covering areas such as pay and incentives, strategies for funding, the implications for the free market orthodoxy and what opportunities for growth, if any, 2009 might bring.

The eurozone: Make or break time

January 5, 2009

Loved and loathed in equal measure, the euro reaches its 10th anniversary under greater scrutiny than at any point in its history, as the credit crisis tests member countries’ ability to address their individual problems within EMU.

Linking the carbon value chain

December 1, 2008

Banks are at the heart of the carbon business, originating and funding emission reduction projects, trading allowances and offsets, and creating structured products. But just as many projects become more capital intensive, will financial meltdown and recession put the brakes on the business? Writer Geraldine Lambe.

Matthew Kirkby

November 3, 2008

The global head of equity origination at Royal Bank of Scotland explains why despite all the bank’s problems there is still an upside to the controversial ABN AMRO acquisition.

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