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Trade finance securitisation deals are starting to materialise and, with these deals structured in such a way that they reduce risk weighting, lower leverage and increase liquidity, appetite for them is growing.
IN FOCUS: ASIA-PACIFIC
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Ahead of the annual Asian Development Bank (ADB) meeting, The Banker looks at some of the key developments taking place in the region, starting on page 60 with a look at the difficult consolidation process in Kazakhstan, this year's host of the ADB meeting. This is followed on page 64 with an examination of growth and its associated challenges in the Greater Mekong Delta, and a look at the maturing banking sectors in the Philippines (page 68) and Indonesia (page 72). Coverage is rounded off'with a ranking of the Top 100 Association of South-east Asian Nations banks on page 74 and a look on at how foreign banks are trying to gain a foothold in China (page 84).
OUTBOUND REPORT: KUWAIT The Banker's special report on Kuwait examines some of the challenges facing the country as it seeks to grow its Islamic banking footprint, increase activity on its stock exchange and fulfil its energy potential.