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Investors await BTA accounts

May 27, 2009

BTA Bank is days away from announcing its 2008 annual results and a debt restructuring proposal.

Survey shows extent of bank trust erosion

May 27, 2009

Retail and corporate clients are disillusioned with their banks and have little loyalty.

South African power boost

May 22, 2009

A new deal looks set to help fund South Africa's ailing power infrastructure.

Citigroup to slash tech costs

May 22, 2009

Citi is set to increase its ambitious cost saving plans.

SEC hints at regulation of dark pools

May 22, 2009

The US watchdog looks set to introduce new rules governing pools of non-displayed liquidity.

Banks commit to emerging Europe

May 18, 2009

Western banks will keep subsidiaries in emerging Europe well capitalised and active.

US proposes new OTC derivatives regulations

May 14, 2009

The Obama administration has taken its first step to exert authority over the derivatives industry.

Mexico and Poland turn to IMF

May 5, 2009

Poland credit: IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Khan says the country has a sound economic history

Kazakh bank halts debt repayments

April 28, 2009

Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank announced on April 23 that it would cease debt principal repayments.

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