While opinions are divided over where we are on the journey to economic recovery, few, would argue that the road to recovery ultimately be a long one. In this issue of frontiers in finance titled 'The long road ahead' we look into programs that have already been put in place to try to jump start the recovery, the almost inevitable regulatory reform that will follow, as well as some helpful advice for companies on some issues they need to think about how to emerge stronger as business recovers.

This is an independent and objective view about the future of nuclear energy generation in the CEE region. Most of the CEE countries have significant experience of nuclear energy and the extent to which they are able to capitalize on this experience and their strategic geographical position will influence future investment decisions in Europe's power generation market.

This edition of frontiers in finance explores the challenges being faced in the midst of the economic crisis, while highlighting the importance of looking ahead and dealing with aspects of the future.

This edition of our magazine looks at issues in the financial services industry from a people perspective, including an interview with the Chief Executive of Barclaycard on people management and implementation, and a conversation with Pinky Lilani OBE on the status of gender and diversity in 2008.

The latest edition of frontiers in finance, our financial services thought leadership publication focuses on the credit crunch and trends in the investment management sector.

This edition of frontiers in finance focuses on 'hot' topics in the financial services sector in general, and the retail banking sector in particular.

The latest edition of FiF has been solely devoted to insights on the latest trends and strategies of the insurance industry. The themes covered include: growth opportunities in emerging markets, the opportunities and threats of climate change, cost and cash management as well as risk management and regulatory compliance.

The frontiers in finance series assembles the thinking of professionals from KPMG's global network of firms, providing you with informed perspectives on current and future trends and developments.

This edition of frontiers in finance looks at the challenges for the financial services sector raised by change in the broader business environment – the economy, the regulatory framework and the forces of globalization.

This edition of Frontiers in Finance highlights several trends behind the most recent wave of expanding investment throughout the region and offers advice for leveraging this expansion and guidance on how to avoid the dangers associated with the opportunities this growth is creating.