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Golden Globes Plans First Platform Foray Abroad

Prestigious creative awards rumoured to boost burgeoning film industries in Central Asia and Caucasus.

by Bourgaize Murray, May 10, 2026

Alterra Commits to KKR Green Infrastructure Fund

Gulf fund of funds continues its string of climate partnerships with major private markets players.

by Bourgaize Murray, May 02, 2026

"Beyond Mainstream": Neuberger EM Duo Launches Contrarian Fund

Respected team dives deep in search of value with new vehicle.

by Bourgaize Murray, May 01, 2026

Ashmore, EBRD to Partner on EM Private Debt Concept

New blended finance pilot, eyeing half-billion-dollar scale, backed by Canadian participants.

by Bourgaize Murray, Apr 26, 2026

UzNIF Eases Towards IPO with BlackRock, Templeton Backing

More details in as investment giants line up to support the novel fund listing.

by Bourgaize Murray, Apr 25, 2026

Silk Towers: The Measure for Batumi's New Heights

With global offshore centres in flux, Georgia's seaside maturation takes on even more promise.

by Bourgaize Murray, Mar 28, 2026

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by Bourgaize Murray, Mar 04, 2026

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by Bourgaize Murray, Mar 04, 2026

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by Bourgaize Murray, Mar 04, 2026

Mia Söderberg Joins Janus Henderson EM Debt Team

Denmark-based CPM, selection specialist tapped to continue strategy's assets scale-up.

by Bourgaize Murray, Feb 09, 2026

Georgia Prices $500m 5.125% Eurobond Amid Strong Investor Demand

New appetite for local-currency bonds also observed as competition for diverse EM and frontier debt heats up.

by Bourgaize Murray, Feb 03, 2026

Manulife Taps Spillane to Lead EM Fixed Income

Aviva veteran brings local currencies expertise, institutional engagement to Canadian giant's investment arm.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 30, 2026

KKR: 'Structural Themes' to Drive Asia Private Credit, New $2.5 Billion Fund

Private markets giant consolidates its position as pan-regional power, while target EM growth geographies appear to grow wider.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 28, 2026

EM Value Leaders Land at Neuberger Berman

Duo overseeing idiosyncratic value strategy buildout for emerging markets equities, following Schroders exit last year.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 26, 2026

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Hyper Hysteresis: Whatever Legalities, Trump Tariffs' Impact Will Last

Research suggests the scattershot levies will induce lasting structural shifts, eclipsing targeted steel levies briefly deployed more than 20 years ago.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

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Rumble, No Tumble: Ratings Upgrade Flurry Elevates Mongolian EM Debt

Central Asian outpost continues to benefit from improved fundamentals, global focus on metals.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

Cushman & Wakefield: Asian Wealth Supports Euro PBSA Investment Run

Local demographics, strong Asian demand and potential wayward tilt from US drive upside.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

Growing 'Imperial Overstretch' Dims Dollar Viability as Equities Hedge: Pimco's Dhawan

Status in question as geopolitical jolts continue to undo the longtime safe haven.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

The Elusive Repeat: Six Pressing EM Questions Follow a Blistering 2025

The last week of 2025 has arrived; the outlooks are done and dusted. Is it time for a smashing EM encore? Here's our editor's take.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

Mubadala Taps Global Private RE Credit with Half-Billion-Dollar Barings Deal

New joint venture to address refinancing needs for senior and subordinated loans in US, Europe and APAC.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

Ares, Patrimium Target Family Wealth with New ABF Credit Vehicle

Credit deals moving fast and hard at year's end, as $100 million for asset-based said to be first of its kind for Gulf's UHNW investors.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

Short, Sweet & 100 Bps: Barings' Focus on EM Corporates Duration

New research from Barings suggests corporates' maturation leaves short-dated debt undervalued, presenting significant upside for only marginal added credit risk.

by Bourgaize Murray, Jan 18, 2026

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Short, Sweet & 100 Bps: Barings' Focus on EM Corporates Duration

New research from Barings suggests corporates' maturation leaves short-dated debt undervalued, presenting significant upside for only marginal added credit risk.

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