Latest articles from Michael Watt

Mozambique's CBG targets inclusive growth

March 2, 2015

Mozambique's economy has performed strongly in recent years, and the country's central bank governor, Ernesto Gove, describes how he intends to build on this growth with, among other things, more liberal investment policies, while also ensuring that opportunities are open to local businesses and profits benefit the entire population. 

Mozambique stands on the brink of better times

Mozambique stands on the brink of better times

March 2, 2015

Mozambique's banking market is on the verge of a significant shake up, with new challengers entering the market and the country on the brink of a natural gas boom. 

March 1, 2015

Mozambique's economy has performed strongly in recent years, and the country's central bank governor, Ernesto Gove, describes how he intends to build on this growth with, among other things, more liberal investment policies, while also ensuring that opportunities are open to local businesses and profits benefit the entire population. 

How will ECM follow its stellar 2014

Will corporate spin-offs be a key ECM theme in 2015?

February 2, 2015

Equity capital markets enjoyed roaring success in 2014, with a glut of initial public offerings in Europe. For the year ahead, bankers expect corporate spin-offs to emerge as a key trend, although political events could produce unwanted volatility. 

Eurobonds ride high in Africa

Eurobonds ride high in Africa

January 5, 2015

The market for African Eurobonds is buoyant, but there are fears that its growth will impede the development of liquid, local currency-denominated assets.

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