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Ardshinbank's eurobonds recognised as Deal of the Year
May 1, 2020On January 21, 2020, Ardshinbank successfully priced its new RegS / 144A US$300m 5-year eurobonds rated Ba3 by Moody’s and B+ by Fitch. The issuance was recognised as a Deal of the Year by The Banker magazine, once again confirming Ardshinbank’s key role in the Armenian investment banking market.
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Eurozone banks struggle with profitability
April 28, 2020The latest supervisory data from the ECB shows that eurozone banks had weakened profitability, even before the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
Bank of Lithuania chairman considers fintech’s role
April 13, 2020Bank of Lithuania board chairman talks about the Baltic state’s economic recovery, the fintech revolution and regional co-operation for combating money laundering.
EC blockchain head addresses the regulatory challenge
April 3, 2020The head of the EC’s digital innovation and blockchain unit talks about the potential of distributed ledger technology, digital currencies and fintech in Europe.
Czech finance minister queries Green Deal implementation
March 11, 2020The Czech Republic's finance minister discusses global trade tensions, the implementation of the country's digital tax, and the impact if the EU's Green Deal.
Belarus takes tentative steps westwards
February 4, 2020Former Soviet state Belarus is continuing its modernisation efforts as it leans away from Russia, as Marie Kemplay reports.
Top 500 Banking Brands 2020
February 3, 2020The world’s top banking brands have faced numerous headwinds in the past 12 months, resulting in a drop in global brand value.
EU steps up AML fight with 5MLD
January 29, 2020With money launderers utilising evermore sophisticated techniques, jurisdictions around the world are looking to respond with directives such as the EU's 5AMLD.
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Alif Bank looks to further international expansion
January 21, 2020Khofiz Shakhidi, chairman of the board of directors and Abdullo Kurbanov, CEO and co-founder of Tajikistan-based Alif Capital, discuss the challenges facing frontier market lenders and outline their plans for further growth and international expansion.
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