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Years of strategic investment in technology and personnel have turned Fenics Market Data into an industry-leader. A powerhouse of data and analytics, the firm’s expertise across different products, subject areas and regulatory issues creates a peerless business proposition. Fenics Market Data is a well-deserved winner of GlobalCapital’s Americas Data and Analytics Vendor of the Year.

As the drive to finance more green projects spreads across the world, stakeholders are in need of further guidance on how to identify appropriate green project opportunities. In its ease of use, comprehensive coverage and analytic rigour, the EIB’s Green Eligibility Checker has emerged as a market-leading digital tool for the greening of the financial industry.

European firms have had a tumultuous few years and the sands are set to continue shifting in 2024. Fractious geopolitics, untamed inflation and the megatrends of decarbonisation and AI make strategic planning a major headache. But DBRS Morningstar says certain firms are better placed to navigate the challenges.

Distinguished by its cutting-edge proprietary technology and tailor-made solutions, Capitalab — a division of London-based BGC Brokers — has built an impressive reputation for helping firms manage their most complex derivative problems. For its exemplary work helping clients adapt to an ever-evolving market, Capitalab wins Americas Optimisation Service of the Year award.

A world-class team, decades of dedication to the market and unparalleled coverage across different products all helped put Citi ahead of its competitors in 2022. The firm has taken home well-deserved awards for credit derivatives in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, as well as interest rate derivatives in the Americas.

Egypt may lack the Gulf region’s capacity for state-directed investment, but its savvy policy choices and private sector dynamism have still made it a regional leader in renewable energy growth.

COP27 demonstrated the power of well organised climate-vulnerable nations pursuing collective, purposeful action for climate justice. The Middle East and Africa were core actors at COP27, since they were considered to be the most vulnerable to climate change. CIB is committed to working with stakeholders to achieve decarbonisation and climate goals. By collaborating and providing leadership, the bank aims to support the transition towards a green economy that benefits communities, the environment, and the economy.

Egypt’s strategic importance, resilient banking industry and huge population remain strong fundamentals for the country. Although it faces economic volatility, investors say the government is on the right track to unlock Egypt’s immense investment opportunities.

The European Investment Bank has built impressive longstanding relationships across North Africa in general and Morocco in particular. It began working with Morocco in 1979, since when it has channelled some €10bn of investment into the country. These flows have accelerated, with €2.5bn invested in the last five years, making Morocco the second largest recipient of EIB investment in North Africa since 2017. In this interview, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, the EIB vice-president responsible, among other things, for its activities in Morocco and Tunisia, shares his thoughts on the Bank’s lending strategy and its response to the earthquake in Morocco.

Sustainable finance has come a long way — but not far enough. Two European Investment Bank climate finance experts discuss why capital markets are not yet turning the tide against climate change, and why rigorous guidance on transition finance is so badly needed.

The success of the FIFA World Cup has raised Qatar’s profile as a destination for tourism and foreign direct investment and highlighted its potential as a host for international events. The country invested more than $200bn in infrastructure for the World Cup, which is now expected to result in positive economic multiplier effects. The increase in FDI is a crucial component of economic diversification.

A successful FIFA World Cup helped put Qatar squarely in the centre of the world stage. Now, with the tournament behind it, the country is moving forward with the next stage of its incredible economic journey.

The successful preparation and organisation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup — the largest event ever hosted in the region — led to strong economic growth. The momentum associated with the event contributed to an 8% year-on-year GDP growth for Qatar in Q4 2022, the strongest performance in more than a decade. Importantly, Qatar’s non-energy sector was particularly buoyed, with close to 10% growth during the same period.

For a country with Qatar’s incredible fossil fuel resources, the move towards decarbonisation is a substantial challenge. But its leaders have acknowledged the importance of placing renewable power and sustainable economic growth at the forefront of the country’s strategy.

Following the 2022 World Cup, we are experiencing a transformative 2023. Slower credit growth is signalling a shift from rapid non-oil sector expansion, which was driven by extensive infrastructure investments tied to the event. The remarkable infrastructure built for the World Cup will find a new purpose, boosting the economy through international events. The tourism and hospitality sectors, along with upcoming events like the Asian Football Cup and Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, will enhance global attention.

Supporting the next stage of Qatar’s economic journey is a priority for Commercial Bank, and we believe that the banking sector can play a pivotal role. We aim to provide tailored financial solutions that enable both local and international investors to participate in Qatar’s economic development. This includes offering competitive lending terms, structured finance solutions, and investment advisory services to help businesses thrive and expand. We empower SMEs — which are vital drivers of economic diversification and job creation - by providing access to capital, financial advice, and specialised banking solutions. Commercial Bank’s efficient and convenient digital platforms allow businesses and individuals to conduct financial transactions seamlessly. We aim to be a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and prosperity in Qatar.

In a testament to its position as the leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group takes home no fewer than four awards this year. The firm’s breadth of expertise across major asset classes, innovative product development and unrivalled clearing operations helped it win global and regional awards as a derivatives exchange, clearing house and a weather derivatives provider.

Mayer Brown is at the cutting-edge of the global derivatives market. The firm’s global reach, its interdisciplinary approach and its expertise across the entire asset class have made it the practice of choice from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. For its exemplary coverage across the US and the Americas, Mayer Brown is the deserved winner of best law firm in both categories.

In a complex market spanning myriad clients, products and regulatory regimes, few law firms can claim to offer support and expertise in a truly global sense. Clifford Chance is one of them. The firm’s work on everything from fundamental market infrastructure to cutting-edge product development is peerless, and secures its win as Global Capital’s Global Law Firm of the Year.

In a market often dominated by large teams of generic consultants, Novatus Global (Novatus) has used cutting edge software and deep specialisation to create a unique proposition. The firm’s platforms allow clients to run complex regulatory checks and identify problems in seconds. For its leading role at the forefront of RegTech development in the derivatives market, Novatus wins Regulatory Solutions Provider of the Year in Europe & Asia.

A volatile backdrop characterised by huge shifts in interest rates left clients searching for timely and strategic solutions. In a rapidly changing market, Nomura’s command of global market conditions and its peerless expertise across different products meant no firm was better able to support customers in 2022. The firm is a clear and deserved winner of Interest Rate Derivatives House of the Year for Europe & Asia.

To date, it has launched fifteen sustainable bond issues (10 social and 5 green) for an amount of 7,552 million euros to finance projects that drive sustainable growth.

The multifaceted nature of emerging markets means that successful trading platforms need to deliver cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of different clients’ needs and workflows. MarketAxess excels on both fronts. Combining world-class data and analytics, unique execution protocols, and a consultative, client-focused development strategy, the firm was a clear winner of Best Secondary Market Trading Platform.

7th ICO Sustainable Bond Forum has been inaugurated by the Director General of the Treasury and Financial Policy, Álvaro López Barceló, and by the Chairman of ICO, José Carlos García de Quevedo.The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, Margarita Delgado, has been closed this seventh edition.Instituto de Crédito Oficial has organised the conference in collaboration with BBVA, Crédit Agricole, HSBC, ING and Santander. Throughout the years, it has become a reference space to assess the evolution of the green, social and sustainable bond markets.ICO maintains its leadership as an issuer of sustainable bonds after accumulating a total of 14 issues (9 social bond issues and 5 green bond issues) for a total amount of 7 bn euros.These issuances are part of ICO's strategy to contribute to the growth of the sustainable bond market and ensure the channelling of funds to finance projects linked to sustainability from a social and environmental point of view, in line with the Government's Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.The Director General of the Treasury and Financial Policy, Álvaro López, and the Chairman of the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), José Carlos García de Quevedo, have inaugurated, Thursday, June 8, ICO Sustainable Bond Forum, which reaches its seventh edition this year. The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, Margarita Delgado, has closed the event.

A peak outside Europe, then back to regulation, ESG, and project BIRD for the final day of panels

Private equity firms and their investors will need to adjust to a more challenging era for private capital

Wednesday in Barcelona brought market outlooks, performance reviews, and discussions on topics such as ESG, SRT, autos and NPLs