Emerging international financial centers and markets, in 'International Financial Centres Yearbook 2007/2008'

To many in the business world these are exciting times as there is a greater assertiveness of certain emerging economies in stating their rights, needs, wishes and taking a greater hand in their own development. Some economies seeking to establish themselves as emerging international financial centres (EIFCs) have close links and ties to the energy sector. Therefore it should come as no surprise that some of the EIFCs and markets coming up on the radar are located in Central Asia and the Middle East and have huge oil and mineral reserves.

Please see the 'International Financial Centres Yearbook 2007/2008' at http://www.euromoney-yearbooks.com/?page=5&pcID=7404