Family offices, venture capital funds and other investors hungry for yield see plentiful opportunities in Ukraine, especially in its ports, agriculture and technology sectors. But the risks remain, not least over central bank independence and future relations with Vladimir Putin’s Russia   

Deflationary pressures, political issues, slowing growth and international trade wars are all buffeting European companies, yet opportunities can be found  

The Italian bank has enjoyed rapid domestic expansion and now has international targets in mind, says CEO Gian Maria Mossa

Technological and analytical expertise, low costs and access to a high quality workforce make Warsaw an attractive location for international financial services firms 

Making the French capital a base for management and research teams is part of the plan to allow it to compete with European rivals

Luxembourg is not resting on its laurels as a successful fund centre, with initiatives in sustainable finance and alternatives set to power future growth

The ‘key client’ group at BNP Paribas Wealth Management has found rich pickings in Asia and is now shifting attention to other markets, says its boss Rémi Frank

Malta’s low costs, innovative mindset and robust regulatory environment bode well for its future as a financial centre, but the island worries about the potential impact of Brexit shock waves