Empowering Women in Banking: A Celebratory Highlight of 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024, Nairobi, Kenya

Empowering Women in Banking: A Celebratory Highlight of 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024, Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – The Connected Banking Summit, conceptualized and organized annually by the International Center For Strategic Alliances (ICSA), proudly marked its 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024 took place on  6th of March, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. This significant event not only continued its legacy of fostering progress and innovation within the banking industry but also highlighted its commitment to gender equality through the celebration of International Women’s…

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Crafting the Future of Banking with Inclusion & Digital Evolution

Crafting the Future of Banking with Inclusion & Digital Evolution

Nairobi, Kenya – The banking industry is on the cusp of a digital revolution, and Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host the 11th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards East Africa 2024. This summit, organized by The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), promises to be a pivotal event in shaping the future of banking across the region. The Connected Banking Summit will also feature the esteemed Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024,…

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Small and Medium Businesses can catalyze Nigeria’s growth via digital financial services

Small and Medium Businesses can catalyze Nigeria’s growth via digital financial services

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa)With financial services driving 27 percent of GDP growth in Nigeria’s Q2 numbers, small and medium enterprises have been urged to leverage digital financial services in deepening value for improved productivity and business performance even as the nation’s economy continues to confront several head winds. This counsel was shared on the sidelines of the recently held Lagos International Trade Fair with the theme, Navigating Economic Challenges, Forging a Path to Prosperity,…

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9th Edition Connected Banking Summit- West Africa Innovation Excellences Awards 2024

9th Edition Connected Banking Summit- West Africa Innovation Excellences Awards 2024

Accra, Ghana Get ready to mark your calendars as the 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on February 21st, 2024. This highly anticipated summit promises two days of unprecedented insights, discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together global executives, industry experts, and visionary leaders from the BFSI sector. The Connected Banking Summit has garnered a reputation for championing forward-thinking banking models, with a focus on accelerating digital…

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Bank of England puts the brakes on: Investments, Savings, Annuities and Mortgages

Bank of England puts the brakes on: Investments, Savings, Annuities and Mortgages

The Bank of England has finally put the brakes on the relentless rate hiking cycle. A rise had been heavily pencilled in but was wiped off the board by the surprise fall in inflation. Even before the announcement, the markets reacted, with implications for savers, mortgage borrowers and anyone considering an annuity. As the market digested the news that inflation had come down, it decided a rate rise wasn’t so likely after all. As a…

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Central Banks need Weird Barbies By Charles White Thomson, CEO, Saxo UK

Central Banks need Weird Barbies By Charles White Thomson, CEO, Saxo UK

In this commentary, Charles White Thomson, CEO at Saxo UK, explains how he wants institutions like the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to have their own Weird Barbies so that we can break the cycle of groupthink. Inspiration comes in strange places and as I sat watching Barbie, the charismatic Weird Barbie struck a chord with me. She reflects an antidote to group think, lethargy and the popular dumbing down at the institutional and…

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The role of financial institutions in increasing the pace and scale of Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition

The role of financial institutions in increasing the pace and scale of Africa’s Renewable Energy Transition

By James Agin – Executive – Corporate and Investment Banking Absa Bank Kenya The urgent need to combat climate change has thrust renewable energy into the global spotlight. As governments, businesses, and individuals grapple with the challenges of reducing carbon emissions, the role of financial institutions in supporting and propelling the renewable energy transition is becoming increasingly prominent. The financial services sector, with its financial power, extensive networks, and ability to drive systemic change, has…

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