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 […]

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 […]

November 5, 2020/IMFBlog By Patrick Njoroge and Ceyla Pazarbasioglu Digitalization has in the past few years enabled developing countries in particular to leapfrog on financial inclusion. Countries like Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda and Tanzania have made great advances in connecting their citizens to financial systems by leveraging on mobile phone technology. […]