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The US ponders a private route for infrastructure

March 31, 2010

Following the recession, investors have steered clear of US transport projects, while the federal and local governments have shied away from increasing toll revenues, despite the country's lack of investment in its roads and bridges. But now the US infrastructure market is slowly embracing a European solution: private capital. Writer Suzanne Miller

Deals of the Year 2010

March 31, 2010

With the economic environment still uncertain and markets often volatile, last year's deals demanded every ounce of tenacity and expertise available at corporates' relationship banks. The Banker's Deals of the Year are testament to those qualities.

Islamic insurers eye global market

March 31, 2010

The long-term prospects for takaful Islamic insurance are good, given its focus on populations that are currently underinsured. But intense competition is squeezing profit margins in the short term. Writer James Gavin

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Rusal IPO shows nerves of steel

March 31, 2010

Aluminium giant Rusal's IPO listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange - a first for a Russian company - left the Credit Suisse team managing the deal biting their nails right up until the start of trading. Writer Edward Russell-Walling

Slovenia looks before it leaps

March 31, 2010

Slovenia tracked the market's reaction to Greece's 10-year bond release in early March before moving quickly into action with its second bond issue of the year. Writer Edward Russell-Walling

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The treasurers bite back

March 3, 2010

The global economic downturn has left banks with tattered reputations and a financially scarred client base. They will have to work very hard in 2010 to convince corporate clients of their long-term sustainability and commitment. Writer Charlie Corbett

New shoots in the listings business

March 3, 2010

Larry Tabb, CEO of capital markets analyst firm Tabb Group

BATS Exchange's move into the US listings business in December signals growing competition in this space. But can high-tech upstart trading venues hope to make inroads into the high-touch listings business? Writer Michelle Price

Rebuilding UBS: Can UBS revive its business and reputation?

March 3, 2010

UBS has endured a catastrophic three years. Now, under the stewardship of former Credit Suisse chief Oswald Grübel, the bank is attempting to restore its reputation and revive its business. Geraldine Lambe reports.

Morgan Stanley's Franck Petitgas on the investment bank's turnaround

March 3, 2010

The global co-head of investment banking at Morgan Stanley discusses the turnaround of the company's fortunes and says the firm's success in investment banking is just the beginning. Writer Geraldine Lambe

Tullow takes the fast route to Africa

March 3, 2010

Active in 23 countries, the UK’s Tullow Oil is now targeting the African market, a policy which took a huge leap  forward in January with its $1.5bn purchase of Heritage Oil’s Ugandan assets, the funds for which were raised by an accelerated bookbuild that was completed in just over a week.

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