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

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,…

Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity

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AFSIC – Investing in Africa is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at a continental scale. AFSIC – Investing in Africa aims to partner with companies that align on this purpose and are therefore delighted to welcome on board The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity as a…

15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024; Ethiopia

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Ethiopia – The 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024 arrives in Addis Ababa, hosted by The International Center for Strategic Alliances. Under the theme “Bolstering the Economy with Digitization and Financial Inclusion”. Esteemed global executives, experts, and leaders will gather to propel the banking industry forward into an era defined by innovation and excellence. This collaborative summit, in conjunction with the prestigious Connected Banking Innovation & Excellence Awards, will unite…

IFC, British International Investment and Proparco agree €87 million loan to Support Sonatel’s Telecoms Expansion in Senegal

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KIGALI (Capital Markets in Africa) – To accelerate Senegal’s digital transformation, IFC and partners British International Investment (BII) and Proparco today announced a financing package for Sonatel to improve essential telecommunications infrastructure in the country and expand access to reliable, affordable mobile and fixed broadband services. The local currency equivalent €87 million, sustainability-linked loan includes €32 million from IFC, €25 million from BII, and €30 million from Proparco. The funding will help Sonatel, the largest…

Market update: FTSE 100 revs up a gear again

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – The FTSE 100 has set off on a climb higher, nudging ahead again on a record-breaking run. The fresh pulse of positivity comes as ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East continue and a more optimistic sentiment washes over the London market. Even the surprise resignation of HSBC boss Noel Quinn, didn’t stop the banking giant from posting share price gains this morning. Sharp gains may be held back, with…

Why Attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024

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LONDON (Capital Markets in Africa) – AFSIC – Investing in Africa is the leading Africa focused investment conference and is held annually in London. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2024 takes place 7th-9th October 2024 at Park Plaza Westminster. At the heart of AFSIC is dialogue focusing on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. AFSIC prides itself on being so much more than a conference as…

FTSE 100 back in the red amid inflation update and earning season ramp up

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Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: The disheartening inflation data this morning hasn’t helped the FTSE into positive territory. While inflation is certainly moving in the right direction, it’s still higher than the market expected, which will disappoint those expecting an earlier-than-forecast interest rate cut from the Bank of England. Core inflation has also surprised to the downside, which will have added an extra layer of pressure to early trading. Investors are also reacting…

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