Economics, Policy & Regulation
US Increases African Investments
For years, the US had perfected a penchant for being aloof when it came to Africa. Not anymore. The world’s...
Africa
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Somalia: Debt Relief Breakthrough
Somalia, ravaged by civil war, terrorism and economic hardship, is poised to receive substantial international debt relief, marking a crucial...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Mozambique: Gas-Export Windfall To Fuel Sovereign Wealth Fund
It has been a season of exuberance in Mozambique. Commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in November 2022 ignited...
Banking
GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2024—Global, Regional And Country Winners
The volatile foreign exchange (FX) markets challenge CFOs and corporate treasurers when managing their currency risks and reporting financial results....
Economics, Policy & Regulation
A More African Banking Sector: Global Finance Roundtable
At the recent annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank in Marrakesh, Morocco, Global Finance organized a roundtable...
Banking
World’s Safest Banks 2023–Country Winners
With downgrades and new winners across the board, Global Finance’s country winners had to adapt to changes. To earn a...
Banking
World’s Safest Banks 2023—Global Top 100
The debacles of 2023 clearly illustrated that a bank’s financial stability must never be taken for granted. Overall performance of...
Banking
Africa: Homegrown Banks Push For Growth
As multinationals exit or downscale, African-based institutions are taking the lead on the continent.
Features
African Fintech: Untapped Potential
After exponential growth over the past decade, African fintech hits a slowdown in 2023.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Africa: Wooing Venture Capital
African entrepreneurs, frustrated by political and economic barriers and reluctant banks, increasingly see VC as the source of the funds they need.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Africa: Finding New Funders
African sovereigns and banks are looking for alternative funding sources as their access to the eurobond market dries up.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Mastercard Buys Into Africa Payments
MasterCard will be acquiring a minority stake in the fintech unit of African telecom giant MTN.