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The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025

Nairobi, Kenya – The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 successfully convened a distinguished line up of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from the banking, fintech, cybersecurity, and financial services sectors. Held on March 12, 2025, at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya, the summit served as a premier platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions on the future of banking in East Africa. A Stellar Lineup of Industry Experts…

Connected Banking Summit 2025: Insights from Industry Trailblazers!

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ACCRA (Capital Market in Africa) The 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 brought together some of the most influential voices in banking, fintech, and cybersecurity to explore groundbreaking innovations shaping the financial sector. Keynote Highlights:  Dr. Dominic Oduro–Antwi, President, Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber, emphasized how fintech and digital banking are driving economic growth and financial inclusion across Africa.  Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director-General, Cyber Security Authority,…

Expert Opinion: Trump 2.0 Impact on Emerging Markets?

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John Ewart, Investment Manager of the Aubrey Global Emerging Markets Fund, offers his expert views on impact of second coming of President Trump on the emerging market investments, particularly in regions such as China and India. “Hola amigos, estoy de vuelta!” There are few politicians that command immediate attention on the global stage, and facilitate a 24/7 dissection of their statements, policies, and demands. The incoming President Trump is certainly one of them. Clearly the US…

Candriam 2025 Outlook: Is China Really Better Prepared for Trump 2.0?

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With the threat of tariffs looming under a potential Trump return, can China’s stimulus and reforms protect its economy? With Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2025, his second term is likely to see a resurgence of tariffs and export restrictions among other things, raising concerns about China’s ability to withstand a resurgence of ‘America First’ policies. While Mexico surpassed China as the U.S.’s largest trading partner in 2023, China remains a key…

Bank of England pauses rates – and the market expects it to last

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa): The Bank of England maintained rates at 4.75% as expected. The committee voted 6-3 to keep rates on hold, with three voting for a cut. What this means for annuities, what this means for savings, and what about mortgages? Susannah Streeter head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There’s a chill spreading just before Christmas, with interest rate cuts on ice, and cold water being thrown on hopes for a…

Emerging Market Debt outlook 2025: Alaa Bushehri, BNP Paribas Asset Management

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What does 2025 have in store for Emerging Market Debt? The major events of 2024 – elections and the start of Fed easing – will shape the landscape for emerging market debt in 2025, while China remains a potential source of risk. Election outcomes play out The past year has seen a packed electoral calendar both within and outside emerging markets. So it’s perhaps no surprise that policy rollout will be an important driver for…

AFSIC – Investing in Africa – more than just a conference

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With under three weeks to go to the 11th AFSIC – investing in Africa we caught up with CEO, Rupert McCammon to ask him just how important AFSIC – Investing in Africa has now become to the investment community. Rupert, can you explain what it is that sets AFSIC apart from any other investment conference? AFSIC – Investing in Africa is Africa’s leading investment event. We are entirely focused on the matching of investment opportunities…

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