Poland looks set to be a key EU beneficiary of China's Belt and Road Initiative, but how will that tie in with the country's EU membership? Stefanie Linhardt investigates.
Central & eastern Europe
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Top 100 CEE EU Banks ranking: Poland strengthens grip
April 3, 2018Polish banks took up half of the top 10 places in The Banker's Top 100 CEE EU Banks ranking for 2018, while fortunes elsewhere in the region were mixed. Stefanie Linhardt reports.
Prague on top in CEE as inward FDI dips
April 3, 2018Czech Republic capital Prague was the leading central and eastern European IFC in 2017, followed by Warsaw in Poland. Overall, however, the region saw a drop in inward foreign direct investment, despite its general economic health. Silvia Pavoni reports.
Why MENA makes sense for the EBRD
March 26, 2018Where once post-Communist countries attracted the lion’s share of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development investment, destinations such as Turkey and Egypt now dominate, signalling a change of focus south and east of the Mediterranean.
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How will Romania achieve its eurozone goal?
March 1, 2018Despite strong GDP growth and increased market confidence, Romania still has economic improvements to make before it is in any shape to join the euro. Nick Kochan reports.
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Romanian CBG seeks better growth balance
March 1, 2018Mugur Isarescu, governor of the National Bank of Romania, talks to Nick Kochan about boosting exports and bringing down levels of non-performing loans.
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The Top 50 Russian Banks 2018: a diminishing force?
February 1, 2018Financial difficulties at some of Russia’s largest institutions and a contracting banking sector have led The Banker to shorten its ranking of the country's banks from 100 to 50. However, there have been some positive developments, such as an increase in capitalisation. Stefanie Linhardt reports.
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Czech National Bank governor looks to a stable 2018
February 1, 2018Having lifted the exchange rate cap on the koruna after more than three years in 2017, the governor of the Czech National Bank talks to Stefanie Linhardt about his expectations for the year ahead.
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A job part finished: why Ukraine's banking sector needs faster reform
February 1, 2018Ukraine’s banking sector is often celebrated as the section of the country’s economy that has seen the most effective reforms. Yet the past 12 months have highlighted just how much work remains to be done. Stefanie Linhardt reports.
A ‘twin peaks’ vision for Europe
January 29, 2018A two-pronged approach to financial oversight will be vital for the EU after the UK finally leaves, write Dirk Schoenmaker and Nicolas Véron of Brussels-based economic policy think tank Bruegel.