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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Gordhan Gets His Turn To Heal South Africa’s Woes

South Africa: After burning through two Finance ministers in 18 months—with the second having held the job for less than a week—South Africa’s president, Jacob Zuma, moved in mid-December to restore a measure of stability to the post.

Award Winners

Serving Africa’s FX Clients: Richard De Roos, Standard Bank

Q+A Richard de Roos, global head of foreign exchange, Standard Bank, says a deep understanding of client needs comes over time, with continuous engagement and constant feedback.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Burkina Faso’s New President Has An Edge

Burkina Faso There’s been big change in the small country of Burkina Faso. On November 29, the West African nation of 17 million held its first free elections in almost three decades.

Banking

Is Adeosun Up To Nigeria’s Challenge?

Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari announced his new cabinet in November, appointing former banker and government official Kemi Adeosun minister of Finance.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The African Growth Story Grinds To A Halt

In the wake of falling commodities prices, Africa’s largest and oil-rich economies are now in damage-repair mode.

Banking

Bank Alliance Prepares For Growth In Africa

Societe Generale and the Ecobank-Nedbank alliance, are two major players preparing for growth in African transaction banking in the next decade.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Africa 2015 Supplement | Table Of Contents

The real question for Africa now is not so much about past economic performance but about what’s coming next.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

African Infrastructure Projects Spur FDI Investment

As Africa improves transport and telecommunications links, it’s creating countless opportunities for foreign direct investment.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

African Slowdown Now, Long-Term Positive

No region of the world has generated an average annual growth rate of 5.5% over the past 20 years—except Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, GDP has expanded by 40% since 2009.

Awards

Best In Class 2015

A selection of winners from Global Finance’s awards program over the past year.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Best-Performing African Public Companies 2015

African Gems | Alexandria Container and Cargo tops Global Finance’s first annual ranking of the 25 Best-Performing Companies in Africa.

Banking

Central Banker Report Cards 2015

Global Finance’s annual evaluation of the work of the world’s central bankers found some stellar performances, and some dismal ones. The toughest challenge for many: propping up falling prices.