OREANDA-NEWS. On 20 March 2009 was announced, that Renaissance Capital, the emerging markets investment bank, had placed first in Institutional Investor’s 2009 Emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) research poll.

The authoritative survey of buy-side investment professionals found that Renaissance Capital analysts are considered best-in-field in ten categories, with the next-best house securing two first-place rankings. Renaissance Capital's team placed first in the following categories: EMEA Strategy; EMEA Macroeconomics; EMEA Oil and Gas; EMEA Financials; EMEA Metals and Mining; EMEA Telecoms; EMEA Utilities; EMEA Chemicals; Russia; and Ukraine. This is the seventh year in succession that Renaissance Capital’s team has been ranked first for Russia research

"The volatility and uncertainty in emerging markets are as great as they ever have been," said Roland Nash, Head of Research at Renaissance Capital. "We therefore strive to deliver to our clients a clear, structured, on-the-ground analysis of the changing investment environment. This award is a welcome recognition from our client base that we are delivering the right product."

In compiling the rankings, Institutional Investor surveyed nearly 300 buy-side analysts and portfolio managers at more than 220 institutions managing an estimated USD 226 billion in emerging EMEA equities.

Renaissance Capital is regularly recognized for its outstanding performance in emerging markets. Over the last year the Firm has been named Best Equity House in Russia by Euromoney, Investment Bank of the Year by African Banker, and Best Investment Bank in Russia by Global Finance.