Culled–Proshare October 19, 2017/International Law Office Blockchain technology has the potential to become as important as the Internet and its effects could be revolutionary. Conversely, cryptocurrencies are seen as disruptive by many market players. While the number of holders of cryptocurrencies has been increasing, the growth of this new field […]
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FINCA accelerating financial inclusion through FinTech innovation in Tanzania
October 18, 2017/FINCA Microfinance Bank Tanzania According to the 2014–2016 Tanzania National Financial Inclusion Framework the level of formal financial access in the rural areas of Tanzania is 8.5% compared to 23% in the urban areas and totally excluded rural population is 60% compared to 45% in urban areas. The […]
Fitch Says Nigerian Bank Eurobonds a Step to Easing FC Maturity Gaps
17/10/2017/Fitch Ratings The return of Nigerian banks to the international bond markets marks a small step towards reducing maturity mismatches between foreign-currency (FC) assets and liabilities, Fitch Ratings says. This is credit positive as it lessens FC liquidity risk, but the impact will be modest as the new bond issuances […]

