OPINION/EDITORIAL

Pre-MPC May 2024: MPC to Raise MPR Again by 100bps

May 17, 2024/Cordros Report The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to hold its third meeting of the year on the 20th and 21st of May. As in previous meetings, we expect the Committee to consider developments in the global and domestic economy […]

Payments Innovation, Technical Standards, and the Federal Reserve’s Roles

Governor Christopher J. Waller Thank you, President Kashkari, for the introduction, and thank you to the conference participants for the opportunity to speak with you.1 As you all know, the payment system relies on the kind of cooperation and collaboration that this body represents. So, let’s begin by acknowledging that […]

After Years in the Cold, Signs of Renewed Investor Interest in Africa as 2024 Proving Bumper Year

African countries are seeking to address global development challenges and are calling for a fair financial system to handle climate shocks and implement their development agenda May 17, 2024/Rand Merchant Bank By Miranda Abraham, Head of Loan Syndication at RMB in London Over the past few years, African debt markets […]