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Dashen Bank and Mastercard Unveil Groundbreaking ‘Dashen Mastercard’ for International Payments

Dashen Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Mastercard, introducing the revolutionary ‘Dashen Mastercard,’ a pioneering multi-currency international prepaid card, in a momentous development within Ethiopia’s financial sector. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the bank’s headquarters, signifying a significant leap in the country’s card-based financial services. The Dashen Mastercard stands […]

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Global Money Market Funds See $1 Trillion Inflows in 2023 Amid Economic Uncertainty

Investors have poured a staggering $1 trillion into global money market funds in 2023, lured by the best yields available in years and growing uncertainty surrounding the US economy. This torrent of capital flowing into money market funds, primarily concentrated in the United States, sets these investment vehicles on a trajectory to receive record-breaking inflows […]

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Credit Suisse and Bank of America Bonds Under Scrutiny Following ICMA’s New Guidelines

In a startling development, bond deals orchestrated by Credit Suisse and Bank of America Corp. linked to debt swaps for emerging-market issuers are facing renewed scrutiny. This comes after the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) issued fresh labeling guidelines, casting a shadow of doubt over their previous transactions. These bonds, sold over recent years to […]

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South African Investor Sentiment Wanes Amidst Concerns of Soaring Budget Deficit

Investor sentiment in South Africa has taken a notable downturn as concerns mount over the potential for a severe budget deficit, according to a recent survey conducted by Bank of America Corp. The looming prospect of a larger-than-expected deficit on November 1 has raised apprehensions, with 82% of the 11 local fund managers surveyed this […]

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Ghana Government Reopens Debt Exchange Program for Bondholders

In a significant financial development, the Ghanaian government has announced the reopening of its debt exchange program for holders of domestic bonds who did not participate in the previous deal that concluded in February. This reopening entails offering a package of new tranches of the same bonds issued by the government as part of the […]

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U.S. Treasury Yields Surge as Fed Signals Another Rate Hike by End of 2023

In a pivotal turn of events, U.S. Treasury yields saw a sharp increase today as the Federal Reserve made a significant announcement, indicating its intention to implement yet another rate hike before the conclusion of 2023. This development propelled two key Treasury notes to levels not seen in years. The 2-year Treasury yield soared, marking […]

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Mozambique Pursues $1.5 Billion in Damages Over ‘Tuna Bond’ Scandal

Mozambique’s quest for justice and financial recovery takes center stage as the nation prepares to seek approximately $1.5 billion in damages during an upcoming trial next month. This legal battle is a response to the alleged $2 billion ‘tuna bond’ fraud that wreaked havoc on the country’s finances over the past decade. The United Kingdom’s […]

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