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Markets may misjudge risk of Greek exit from euro-area

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GREECE/EURO-AREA

While the scope for widespread contagion across Southern Europe is much more limited this time around because of the new ownership structure of Greece's public debt -- more than…

Public concerns will slow EU and UK privatisation

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EUROPE

Privatisation moves.

Saudi Aramco IPO holds key to diversification plans

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SAUDI ARABIA

This development is at the centre of 'Vision 2030', the kingdom's new medium-term strategy for reducing reliance on crude oil revenue and improving economic efficiency. The…

Turkish state banks’ use for policy may harm stability

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TURKEY

State banks’ increased use as policy instruments.

Market volatility is a gift to the gold price

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INTERNATIONAL

Gold outperformed other asset classes, including US equities, last year for the first time since 2011. However, this was due more to gold's relatively low volatility than to…

Didi debacle shines light on China's new normal

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CHINA

China’s ride-hailing major Didi was targeted by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) on June 30. It is complying with the…

Riyadh’s judicial reforms will help drive investments

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SAUDI ARABIA

Measures include a new civil code, the Civil Transactions Law, which came into effect in December 2023 and aims to provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of contracts…

Global mining M&A deals will be small and few

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INTERNATIONAL

Prospects for consolidation in the mining sector.

Indian corporations are unlikely to set up banks

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INDIA

The government and central bank are looking for ways to strengthen the country’s banking system, which is beset by low capital adequacy ratios (CARs) and rising non-performing…

Public-private partnerships will expand in Gulf states

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GULF STATES

Gulf governments are increasingly turning to PPPs to finance infrastructure and other projects in response to tight public finances. Most countries in the region have developed or…