BROADCAST 1: Tapping the region’s pools of liquidity – Full Market Talk Video

It is time to innovate the way projects are financed, says Chiradeep Deb, managing director and head of corporate finance, Mashreq

Strategic thoughts:

■ Low oil prices continue to squeeze contractor cash flow and banks need tighter due diligence under current scenario to on-lend
■ After a tough period of two years, banks are in a much healthier position
■ There are not enough long-dated assets in the region positioned to attract institutional investors
■ New legislation can be used to open up new pools of long-term funding