OPINION/EDITORIAL

How Stablecoins and Other Financial Innovations May Reshape the Global Economy

Credit: Keith Negley Policymakers will need to achieve a difficult balance between benefits and risks while safeguarding both individual consumers and financial stability   September 4, 2025/IMFBlog By Gita Bhatt Three years ago, Finance & Development devoted a full issue to anticipating “The Money Revolution,” driven by innovations in finance, such as crypto […]

Stanbic IBTC Bank PMI: Private Sector Momentum Strengthens, Manufacturing Lags

September 3, 2025/CSL Research The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report from Stanbic IBTC Bank shows that Nigeria’s private sector sustained strong growth momentum in August 2025, supported by rising demand and easing inflationary pressures. The headline PMI increased to 54.2 in August from 54.0 in July, the ninth consecutive […]

Upstream Oil Companies Comparison Report

September 3, 2025/InvestmentOne Report This report compares Seplat Energy, Aradel Holdings, and Oando Plc based on their H1 2025 performance, reserves, and growth potential. Seplat stands out for its transformational growth, driven by the acquisition of ExxonMobil s assets, with robust cash flow, a strong gas portfolio, and a large […]