Financing Strategies

Is there any stopping the Islamic bond market rally? Seemingly not. In line with CFW 's view that the momentum of the 'sukuk' market is unlikely to slow anytime soon, issuance has... 2012-01-18

Representing a step forward for its ambitions to build extensive scale across Africa, UK alcoholic drinks producer Diageo has closed the acquisition of Meta Abo, which is the second... 2012-01-12

UK-listed independent Genel Energy, formed in 2011 by the 'reverse-takeover' of Turkish-based Iraqi Kurdistan explorer Genel Enerji by Vallares, has started 2012 on an optimistic note,... 2012-01-10

In one of the biggest developments in the Gulf region's soft drinks industry for many years, Coca-Cola has reached an agreement to buy a 50% stake in Saudi Arabia's Aujan, one of the... 2011-12-14

CFW believes that the latest acquisition by UAE-based logistics company Aramex is in keeping with its aggressive expansion strategy, and in particular its focus on acquisitions and... 2011-12-13

CFW View: Economic growth and the resultant increases in Kenya's middle-class population will lead to rising demand for quality healthcare services as incomes improve. Investment into... 2011-12-13

FRiENDi Mobile, a leading mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), plans to launch an IPO in 18 to 24 months as well as win another four to... 2011-12-08

Bahrain's incumbent telecoms operator Batelco plans to sell and leaseback telecoms towers in Bahrain and Jordan, reports Reuters. The operator has reportedly hired Citigroup to help... 2011-12-06

Bandwidth carrier WIOCC has announced a strategic partnership with the UK's Cable & Wireless Worldwide (CWW) that will see the company gain access to the west coast of Africa and... 2011-12-05

BMI's view of consolidation in the box shipping sector is gathering momentum, with Israel's Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) the latest line to announce that it is considering... 2011-11-25