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Legal gold
The US still looks like the preferred jurisdiction for those claiming damages over subprime-related losses, but the growth of litigation funding could create new opportunities in Europe. Writer Philip Alexander.
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The Sepa saga
Political intrigue and a lack of leadership might yet kill the European Commission’s vision of a Single Euro Payments Area. Writer Michelle Price.
Financial crisis - what next?
Brian Caplen, Editor analyses the current turmoil
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The birth of a giant: Thomson Reuters
The world of data distribution was transformed in April 2008 when two of the biggest names in the industry agreed to merge. So what are the implications of the merger on the competitive landscape? Writer Charlie Corbett.
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- Indonesia: banks are looking to commodity plays as inflation hinders growth in the region
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- Venezuela: President Hugo Chavez's nationalisation of Banco de Venezuela
- Issuer strategy: Credit Suisse's conservative capital structure helped retain strong capital base
- Investor services: RBC-Dexia sees the silver lining
- Technology: roots of a global currency?
- Middle East: Sovereign wealth funds are preparing guidelines for greater openness
- Uganda: New banks, branch expansions and a mortgage battle are enlivening the banking scene
