Greek banks need to take urgent measures to protect their liquidity in the wake of the sovereign debt crisis, but must be careful not to destabilise the fragile economy further by cutting off credit to their clients.

Poland's treasury minister is confident that the country can meet ambitious privatisation targets despite adverse capital market conditions. Interview by Philip Alexander.

Regulatory reform is changing the face of global finances for good, but it is important the new rules do not sacrifice liquidity in the search for transparency.

Estonia may be in debt, but it has the third-lowest budget deficit in Europe and, as the country's prime minister explains, its policies of prudence and restraint are putting it in a strong position for its entry to the eurozone. Interview by Courtney Fingar.

The G-20 played a key role in averting a global depression but the IMF has greater overall legitimacy.

Banking in Africa faces major challenges but the outlook is compellingly positive for players who are committed to investing in the continent's growth.

The case for economic integration in Africa is clear: the 53 economies within the continent simply cannot compete in the global economy if they stand alone.

The global financial system needs better supervision, but this should not come at the expense of local regulatory expertise and participation in decisions that affect individual countries.

The recent management reshuffle at business software maker SAP led to the departure of the chief executive Leo Apotheker. His replacement as one of two co-CEOs, former head of product development, Jim Hagemann Snabe, gave his view of the post-crisis world in an interview with The Banker's editor Brian Caplen at Davos just before the announcement of his promotion.

The economic advisor to the Russian president explains why he is cautiously optimistic about the country's economic prospects for 2010. Interview by Philip Alexander.