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Articles & Analysis | Balancing act: International players weigh the benefits of diving into the sector from The Report: Myanmar 2014

In the past two years Myanmar’s local banks have begun to feel the pull of internationalisation as foreign firms appear in the country to offer their services. Potential joint venture partners, technology retailers, payment system providers and a wide selection of other products are now at their fingertips. Yet while advancements are definitely...

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Economic update | Oman’s insurance sector plans path to growth

23 Feb 2014
Insurers in Oman are planning to make better use of technology and raise the industry’s profile in an effort to boost the size of the market and improve profitability in what is a crowded sector.
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Chapter | Financial Services from The Report: Myanmar 2014

After being nationalised in 1963, Myanmar’s financial system was liberalised in 1988, allowing for the emergence of several private banks. The government’s strategy for developing the sector includes a three-phase plan that emphasises an independent central bank and adequate regulation. Foreign banks are lining up at the country’s doorstep to tap into this potentially major market in the heart of...
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Economic update | Initiatives to support expansion of Bahrain’s capital markets

16 Feb 2014
The Central Bank of Bahrain has set out new rules on the issuance of securities as the kingdom looks to boost activity in its financial services sector.
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Economic update | Qatar’s Islamic banks continue on growth path

12 Feb 2014
Islamic banks in Qatar are gaining strength, with sharia-compliant lenders outperforming their conventional counterparts in many areas during 2013, despite the confines of an increasingly competitive market.
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Economic update | Modest growth expected for South Africa’s stock market in 2014

11 Feb 2014
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) enjoyed a good year in 2013, with its growth far outpacing that of the overall South African economy. However, with capital flows to emerging markets exhibiting some volatility in recent weeks, and domestic challenges such as continued labour disputes a possibility, 2014 may see more modest performance, although potential IPOs may give it a welcome nudge.
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