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First E-Money License Issued To West African Fintech
The new permit will allow Wave to offer a wide range of services without relying on a legacy finance institution.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Africa: Flush Of Investment Drives New Fintech Boom
A fintech boom is underway in Africa, fueled by increased digital and fintech literacy and access to smartphones.
Awards
GW Platt Foreign Exchange Provider Awards 2022
After a year of challenges for the global FX market, the pace of change hasn’t slowed.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigerian Telco Opts For Digital Payments
African telecom operator MTN doesn't need brick-and-mortar retail locations to expand its network.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Banks 2022
Global Finance presents its inaugural annual listing of the best global, regional and national banks that serve SMEs, for more than 60 countries and regions.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigerian Enaira Fuels Interest In Central Bank Digital Currencies
The Bahamas and Cambodia are among the other countries that have already introduced CBDCs, while Nigeria is the first in Africa.
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Africa’s Debt Forgiveness Dilemma
Several African countries are queuing up for debt abatement after the Paris Club agreed to debt relief for Sudan.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Coupon Generates Green Bond Interest In Africa
Sustainable finance makes inroads in Africa.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Successful Bonds Show Appetite For Africa
Telecom, tech and banking companies are leading corporate finance activity in Africa by issuing oversubscribed bonds that are attracting international investors.
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Tanzania’s Barrier-Breaking New President
Foreign direct investors in its mining industry are apprehensive on account of Magufuli’s resource-nationalist policies.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Ecobanks Global Bond Milestone
Ecobank gains access to global capital markets just as Africa's economic recovery from the pandemic is about to begin.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Zambia’s Default Casts A Shadow
Other African nations may not be able to repay their loans as the global pandemic damages economic growth.