Author: The Editorial Team

DUBAI (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 20, 2023–As Tunisia seeks to secure an IMF program to alleviate its twin deficits, the country’s banks are navigating major uncertainty and significant macroeconomic pressure, according to a new S&P Global Ratings scenario analysis report published today. “With a potential IMF deal looming, we have analyzed the current situation and considered the potential financial and economic implications for the banking sector under three hypothetical scenarios, from low stress to severe…

LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – Looking for a “precious” present for your loved one? Hargreaves Lansdown investment analysts highlight their picks for gold exposure this Valentine’s Day. Alex Watkins, Passive Investment Analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown “Roses are red, gold shines bright, buy a gold ETC to track the spot price overnight. Gold is often associated with luxury, wealth and romance, which makes it a popular gift choice for Valentine’s Day. We often gift gold jewellery…

  JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 13, 2023/ — Pan-African fintech, Yellow Card (YellowCard.io) is excited to announce its biggest giveaway ever with “A WHOLE in Your Wallet”. The competition will provide customers with a rare chance to win one Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $23 000 (at the time of publishing). The “A WHOLE in Your Wallet” lucky draw competition will run from 13 February until 26 March, and is open to all customers who buy,…

LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): Running against the tide, the currencies of Armenia, Georgia, and Tajikistan have been steadily appreciating over the course of 2022. Exchange rates of these currencies are now significantly above their levels prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and among the strongest performers across emerging markets so far this year, S&P Global Ratings said in a report (see attached). Central Asian And Caucasus economies have experienced a massive influx of people from Russia, who fled…