Portugal’s banks have weathered the economic downturn by focusing on efficiency. Not only that, but they are now expanding abroad. Peter Wise reports.

Financial groups are expanding abroad – not just in international M&A but also into new areas such as project finance and debt issuance. Peter Wise reports.

Portugal’s prime minister, José Sócrates, talks to Brian Caplen and Peter Wise about his priorities for the EU presidency and his determination to ‘build Portugal into a modern country’ fully equipped to compete in the global economy.

Portugal is making a comeback after recession, although recent cuts in deficits have not yet been enough to win over rating agencies, writes Peter Wise.

Peter Wise reports on the new laws billed to overcome impediments to investing in Portugal’s debt market.

Millennium BCP’s bid for Banco BPI will make competition in the banking sector even more fierce, even if it fails. Peter Wise reports.

Fernando Teixeira dos Santos, Portugal’s finance minister, tells Peter Wise of his radical public sector reform plans.

The prospect of four years of political stability has helped lift the pessimism that has surrounded Portugal’s economy. Peter Wise explains.

While some countries are allowing a structured covered bond market to develop, others prefer to enact a covered bond law. Portugal has just passed legislation: will it experience a boom similar to its Iberian neighbour? Michael Marray reports.

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