Capital Markets & Trading Waha Capital Claims Juicy Multiple on Optasia JSE IPO Microfinancing fintech's strong debut nets windfall for Abu Dhabi-based investor. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Capital Markets & Trading S&P Commodity Insights Lands in Istanbul, Abuja Next Move serves commodities ramp-up in the Southern CEE and Central Asia, with Nigerian capital eyed in 2026. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
BigBet Features Top Marks: Euro Student Housing Primed For Extended Run Local demographics, strong Asian demand and potential wayward tilt from US drive upside. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Alternatives Ares, Slate Seal €300M Retail Portfolio Acquisition in Poland Venture invests in essential CRE as the Polish economy continues to pace European growth. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Alternatives IFC Invests $100 Million in Brookfield Emerging Markets Fund Blended arrangement will supplement existing commitments, help fund range closer to the $5 billion target aimed at EM sustainability. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Capital Markets & Trading ASB's Local Prowess Backs Sukuk Ascent Dubai-based investment banking and asset management house serves as joint lead manager for Kuwait Finance House's $850 million tier-one notes, tying up strong 2025. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Strategy & Research Van Eck: Bumper Year for Local Currency Bonds Reveals Credibility, Not 'Magic' Structural improvements and currency stability on display as EM debt continues to streak. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Investment News Farazi Swings Back to Loomis Sayles' EM Debt Leadership Returns after successfully leading EM Credit buildout with Royal London. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Strategy & Research Pimco's Dhawan: 'Imperial Overstretch' Dims Dollar Viability as Equities Hedge Status in question as geopolitical jolts continue to undo the longtime safe haven. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Capital Markets & Trading JPMorgan, UBS, Oppenheimer Seal Georgian Record $400 Million Eurobond for Silk Road Group Diversified private investor, dealrunners tout oversubscribed book and tightened spread as evidence for growing investor interest in Georgia. By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
Debates & Opinion Emerging Markets, the Quintessential 'Reasonable Alternative' Pillars of the TINA trope have brittled, while triumphant TARA brings emerging markets to the fore. Will EM stick this time? By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
BigBet Features / Paid-only Looking for a Repeat: Six Hidden EM Questions for 2026 By Bourgaize Murray / 18 Jan 2026
