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Bonds hold back

October 4, 2004

Ben Aris reports from Moscow on how the banking crisis and policy changes have all but stalled the domestic bond market.

Hidden layers

October 4, 2004

Ben Aris reports from Moscow on the project finance legal reforms put forward by President Putin that look positive on paper, but in reality are fraught with difficulties.

Proof of worth

October 4, 2004

Ben Aris meets Alexander Levkovsky, Promsvyazbank’s president and chairman of the board, and asks how Promsvyazbank has stormed ahead of its rivals.

A rock and a hard place

October 4, 2004

Ben Aris in Moscow reports on the frustrating situation whereby Russian industry is experiencing a boom but is finding it more than difficult to secure finance from the banks to facilitate the expansion.

Boom and gloom

October 4, 2004

The Russian economy may appear messy but Ben Aris asks whether the future really as bleak as it seems.

EU joiners boost growth

October 4, 2004

The banking sector of central & eastern Europe continues to grow strongly as the 15 economies (including the eight EU accession states) continue in buoyant mood. And further growth is expected as more go for EU status.

Two become one

October 4, 2004

The merger of Crédit Agricole and Crédit Lyonnais is proving more successful than some imagined. Chief executive Jean Laurent tells Brian Caplen how the two companies managed such a seamless integration.

Why don’t you grow up?

October 4, 2004

The excitement surrounding the opening up of China’s financial markets is considerable. Exchanges across the world have been fighting to set up alliances with potential local counterparts, and the banks that have long competed to establish themselves in a prominent position in the market have recently stepped up a gear, hiring and investing strongly in the country. However, there is still one area of potential growth that invites considerable scepticism from bankers and industry observers: the bond market.

I don't want you<br>America goes it alone whoever wins

October 4, 2004

Karina Robinson argues that, in practical terms, the policies of the Democrats differ little from those of the Republicans. At the end of the day, the US pursues the same strategic objectives regardless of who is in the Oval Office and, moreover, is prepared to go it alone.

Meelivitayil Damodaran

October 4, 2004

Chairman and Managing Director, Industrial Development Bank of India

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