Last year the global economy dodged some scary-looking bullets. This year it might not be so lucky.
The global economic climate has forced many companies to look for lending outside the traditional banking world.
Renewed turmoil in Europe, supply shortages and financial investors are driving demand for commodities hedging.
A conversation with Martin Fridson, global credit strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management.
With Islamic FIs seeking to expand into emerging markets in Africa and Asia, could Latin America be next?