As the investment banking sector emerges wounded from the credit crunch, will the sector ever be the same? As Wall Street weakens, will the power shift elsewhere, and what are the chances of the banking behemoth rising again? Geraldine Lambe reports.

Barclays’ acquisition of Lehman’s US operations, while being a risky move, could be one of the most profitable gambles to come out of the credit crisis if the bank can conquer the American market. Writer Geraldine Lambe.

Infrastructure should be the cornerstone of Africa’s development partnership, according to the prime minister of Kenya. By The Rt Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga.

The success of the commodities financing and investment markets have suffered setbacks as a result of the current global crisis. However, a panel of experts drawn together by The Banker believe demand is unlikely to diminish in the long term and that markets will emerge stronger – if politicians continue to back free trade.

Brian Caplen, Editor analyses the current turmoil

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The US still looks like the preferred jurisdiction for those claiming damages over subprime-related losses, but the growth of litigation funding could create new opportunities in Europe. Writer Philip Alexander.

Political intrigue and a lack of leadership might yet kill the European Commission’s vision of a Single Euro Payments Area. Writer Michelle Price.

The world of data distribution was transformed in April 2008 when two of the biggest names in the industry agreed to merge. So what are the implications of the merger on the competitive landscape? Writer Charlie Corbett.

The EU’s introduction of T2S is designed to enable easy movement across jurisdictions and bring down costs. Writer Silvia Pavoni.

Lázaro Campos, Swift’s CEO of 18 months, discusses the institution’s critics and competitors, and why Swift will always upset someone writer Michelle Price.