OPINION/EDITORIAL

COVID Surge Keeps Oil Below $40

November 6, 2020/OilPrice.com While most of the world’s media is focused on the painfully slow progression of the U.S. presidential election, it’s COVID that’s impacting oil prices. Friday, November 6th, 2020 At the time of this writing, Joe Biden held small leads in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada, but most […]

African economies: Let’s talk African Trade and the US Elections

November 6, 2020/United Capital Report Africa and the United States trade rose marginally from $55bn to $56bn from 2017 to 2019. It is not uncommon for Incoming US presidents to come into office without having a clear strategy for Africa. Power Africa and Prosper Africa initiatives by the last two […]

Implications of GTBank’s Proposed Corporate Restructuring into a Financial Holding Company

Culled—-Proshare November 5, 2020 By FBNQuest Research Event: GTBank notifies the NSE that it has obtained regulatory approval-in-principle (AIP) to restructure into a financial holding company (Holdco).    Implications: Bank shares to be swapped in a one-for-one exchange for Holdco shares. In our view, the proposed restructuring will enhance the bank’s revenue diversification, earnings […]