In a significant development, global financial services provider Mastercard (MA.N) and renowned cryptocurrency exchange Binance have announced the discontinuation of their joint crypto card initiatives across various countries. Effective September 22, the four crypto card programs operating in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Bahrain will be terminated, as confirmed by a spokesperson from Mastercard in a […]
Dayo Obisan, the executive commissioner responsible for operations at the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), revealed that unclaimed dividends in Nigeria have reached a staggering ₦190 billion. Speaking at the post Capital Market Committee (CMC) press briefing held on Friday, Obisan highlighted the alarming amount of unclaimed dividends within the country’s financial landscape. The recent CMC […]
In a tense global bond market, growing concerns about South Africa’s fiscal stability have escalated, pushing the government yield curve to its steepest point in a year. With the economy battered by severe power outages, an unexpectedly high government wage increase, and falling short of tax revenue targets, bond investors are expressing apprehension that the […]
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its financial reserves, the Treasury has reentered the market, conducting a tap sale to secure Sh21 billion through its August bond issuance. This initiative follows the initial bond auction that faced challenges when the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) declined offers amounting to Sh33 billion due to excessive […]
In a recent report, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) revealed that improved activity in Kenya’s private sector resulted in remarkable growth within the banking industry, achieving double-digit credit expansion in the previous year. The State of Banking Industry Report 2023 by KBA unveiled that loans and advances surged by 12.5 percent, reaching Sh3.6 trillion in […]
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), is poised to inject $1 billion into the retail division of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate, valuing the retail unit at an impressive $100 billion. This move underscores the increasing engagement of Gulf investors in India’s rapidly expanding economy. Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, a subsidiary of […]
In a bold move that underscores its dedication to the burgeoning technology landscape of Africa, Japanese telecommunications powerhouse NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) has solidified its position in the continent’s investment strategy. This strategic advancement arrives amid a wave of substantial investments by global tech leaders in Africa’s technology sector, a trend projected to […]
The Ministry of Finance in Ghana has taken a significant step towards enhancing the nation’s financial stability by successfully initiating the settlement of the first coupon payment for bonds affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP). This move underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining the ongoing success and credibility of Ghana’s domestic debt activities. […]
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has intensified its call for the establishment of a predictable regulatory framework for carbon trading, asserting that such a framework would foster transparency in the carbon trading sector and contribute to a level playing field that benefits all stakeholders. In a significant move, a delegation from KEPSA presented a […]
US stocks experienced a downturn on Tuesday, largely driven by a slump in the banking sector, as investors considered recent ratings downgrades and looked ahead to the forthcoming Jackson Hole economic conference. The S&P 500, a key measure of Wall Street’s performance, concluded the day with a 0.3% decline, primarily influenced by a drop in […]
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