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Press Release: World’s Best Private Banks 2021

NEW YORK, November 4, 2020 — Global Finance has announced its sixth annual World’s Best Private Banks Awards for 2021. A full report on the selections will appear in the December print and digital editions of Global Finance and online ...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

US Payments Giant Stripe Acquires Nigerian Fintech Paystack

Stripe's acquisition is part of a wider trend of African fintech startups defyingthe odds during the global pandemic to bag multimillion-dollar M&A deals.

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Destination Egypt

While the Covid-19 pandemic has postponed a spate of deals, regional institutions want a piece of the Egyptian banking sector.

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Egypt Looks South

While the global economy slows, Egyptian banks aim to expand their foothold in Africa and boost intraregional trade.

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Executive Insights: Seychelles Central Bank Caroline Abel Q&A

Seychelles' central bank governor Caroline Abel tellsGlobal Financethat the central bank of Seychelles will focus on diversifying the economy after the pandemic passes and in the meantime is focused on stopping currency speculation.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Forget The Debt, Save The Economy, Urges IMF

Policymakers should carry on with stimulus measures and let cheap borrowing costs ease their fears, Fund officials say.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Ant Group Goes Public

With Shanghai’s expedited approval, and the Hong Kong IPO hearing most likely in late September, Ant’s IPO could happen as soon as October.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Biggest Software IPO Ever Doubles In Debut

Data-warehousing cloud platform Snowflake jumped 112% in its spectacular first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Caught Between Two Tussling Giants

TikTok’s future depends largely on the outcome of the tug-of-war between US and Chinese governments.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

European Banks Feel The Urge To Merge

The long-awaited consolidation of banks in Europe’s fragmented banking market has finally begun.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Euros Surge Weighs On Inflation, Hurts EE Exports

The strong euro will dampen import prices, weighing on inflation, and will be a headwind for EU exporters.

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Africas 25 Best Companies

African economies face especially tough barriers to post-Covid-19 recovery. Global Finance names the top 25 best performing companies throughout Africa.