Emerging & Frontier Markets
Zambia: Diversifying FDI
Investors look to Zambia due to its positive economic atmosphere.
Author: Tawanda Karombo
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News
Africa: Issuances Come To A Halt
Only three African countries—Angola, Nigeria and South Africa—issued Eurobonds since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war because of tightening financial conditions.
Banking
Africa Erupts As A Deal Hotbed
Resilient global venture capital flows are propping up Africa’s tech startups.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Changes Drive Investors Toward African Eurobonds
South Africa’s and Angola’s recentissuances were both oversubscribed.
News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supplement
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.