Weak demand worsens banking outlook in Argentina

Despite good results in the first half of the year, regulatory changes loom over banks' returns

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Deeper financial sector would aid Azerbaijan's economy

Increased levels of financial intermediation would help develop the private sector and economic diversification

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Stalling the petroleum bill could hasten the sector's decline

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Capital flight, supporting sanctioned companies and high government expenditure will be key problems for Russia

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Markets may be underestimating obstacles to further global policy loosening

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Angola's sovereign wealth fund is poised to deploy its large funds, but political involvement raises governance concerns

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Microcredit performance is patchy across the region, but growth is expected to remain strong

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Moldova will move towards EU but economy will be reliant on agriculture and remittances and will be vulnerable to Russia

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Consumer finance protections will expand as agency progresses through studies, but will face possible judicial hurdles

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Reducing corporate taxes will not necessarily boost investment; poor infrastructure is a key deterrent

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