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Inside this issue
• Islamic banks, beset by squalls in the past few years, have defied the critics
• Acquisitions and asset disposals through IPOs have virtually dried up - -
Content
Prospects for new business pinned on an old remedy
Simeon Kerr says that the wave of popular unrest is prompting governments to spend more on infrastructure and social programmes
Merchant families: Calls for stronger internal controls
James Drummond considers the fallout from a dispute between two large groups
Private equity: Years of oil-soaked expansion are over
The industry’s bloom has faded, writes Robin Wigglesworth
Islamic finance: Niche market defies its critics, gaining in depth and sophistication
But some are less than enthusiastic, says Robin Wigglesworth
Egypt: Confidence and liquidity help ease the turmoil
The economy has taken a dive but lenders have been cushioned, writes Heba Saleh
Sovereign wealth: Spending stays close to home
Gulf governments will try to placate their populations with job creation and infrastructure projects, writes Camilla Hall
Private banking: Local groups join competition to service wealthy clients
Camilla Hall reports on efforts to steal business away from international rivals
Project finance: Refineries win financiers’ favours
James Drummond explains why some schemes are more popular than others
Islamic insurance: A global market ripe for growth
Andrea Felsted reports on the increasing popularity of Takaful
