International investment opportunities are not divided into the binary components of developed and existing markets, but comprise a more nuanced structure that places markets across a continuous spectrum. Our emerging market services reflect our trust and faith in development along that spectrum as countries and their economies grow and demand new solutions to situations that arise in that growth cycle. We offer unique custom solutions to support that growth.

In South and Central American countries, for example, we have assisted in forming a foundation for local private banking, and we have originated structured loans to local nascent businesses, institutions, and sovereign entities. We have encouraged the formation of rule- and law-based securities trading markets in Asian countries, and we were pioneers in those countries to offer new and unique debt and equity products that match local rules and customs.

Members of our executive committee have participated in or originated billions of dollars in loans and credit facilities across many emerging markets. Our global reputation paved the way for our network of sub-Saharan African investors and institutions that participate in infrastructure investments, business startup financing, and sovereign lending