While some countries landed quota increases at the IMF meeting in Singapore, Africans feel their interests were once more overlooked.
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Zone backbone
September 4, 2006Uruguay’s free trade zone, Zonamerica, is bringing in much-needed investment, although it has its critics. Monica Campbell reports.
Paltry prospects
September 4, 2006Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay continues to be dogged by its state-owned status and weak demand for credit. Jason Mitchell reports from Montevideo.
Petitioning for a right to roam
September 4, 2006Danilo Astori, finance minister of Uruguay, tells The Banker of his optimism regarding a settlement of the pulp mill row and why Mercosur members should be free to make bilateral trade agreements with whoever they choose.
Financial sector bucks up
September 4, 2006Banks are posting healthy results in an improving economy, financial reforms are under way and there are plans to develop the capital markets. Monica Campbell reports.
A return to health
September 4, 2006Monica Campbell reports from Montevideo on the new Uruguayan government’s successful efforts to revive the economy and strengthen the banking sector.
No squeaks as Singapore tightens the screws
September 4, 2006The Monetary Authority of Singapore is beefing up its banking laws, but the city state’s bankers do not seem to be complaining, writes Michael Imeson.
The road to sustained economic growth
September 4, 2006India’s government has recognised the importance of tackling the country’s infrastructure deficit and is prepared to invest to help solve the problem. The results of this investment could provide excellent lending opportunities for banks. Kala Rao explains.
Interview: Accent on Partnerships
September 4, 2006In the face of intensifying pressure on Taiwan’s external relations from a rising China, as shown by the August 6 break in ties with oil-rich Chad, Foreign Minister James Huang shares his views about the country’s external strategy with Dennis Engbarth.