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

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…

18th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024.

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The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024, set to take place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, on November 19-20, 2024. This premier event promises to deliver two days filled with cutting-edge insights, dynamic discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Transforming the Future of Banking Join global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the Banking,…

AFSIC – 5 Weeks to Go – Join our Africa Country Investment Summits

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa, Africa’s investment event, takes place 7th-9th October 2024 in London and networking starts on 9th September on our easy to use AFSIC event platform allowing you to plan your time on site, book meetings, view content and start networking. Our exciting agenda includes an extensive range of country-specific investment summits. These provide a deep dive into the best trade, business and investment opportunities from Africa’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies….

Responsible Investing and Its Impact on South Africa – Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant, Africa, Jersey Finance

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The history of responsible investing (RI) in South Africa dates back to the 1970s when investors began to align their portfolios with social concerns. This was further shaped by significant events such as, the publication of the King Reports on Corporate Governance in 1994, 2002 and 2009, the launch of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment in 2006 and the formulation of institutional investor guidelines such as the Code for Responsible Investing in South…

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