The 9th Edition Connected Banking Summit – West Africa

The 9th Edition Connected Banking Summit – West Africa

The Connected Banking Series focuses on building future-oriented banking models by accelerating the pace of digital transformation and delivering a delightful customer experience in line with policy and regulations while ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security. The Summit, collocated with the Connected Banking summit Innovation and Excellence Awards, will host leaders and experts from across the region representing Banks, Insurance Companies, FinTechs and TechFins, Digital and NeoBanks, Non-Banking Financial Organizations, Cooperatives, Investments Funds,…

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The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition with Precision

The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition with Precision

The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it’s the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver poised before a complex loom, the world faces the task of crafting a grand tapestry of sustainability. Each thread must be carefully selected and interwoven into this tableau, from the existential reality of climate change to the urgency to transition from carbon-heavy energy dependencies. However, to ensure the tapestry’s strength, we…

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Surge in Net Zero spending planned by world’s largest companies

Surge in Net Zero spending planned by world’s largest companies

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – The world’s largest companies plan to boost year-on-year spending to cut their carbon emissions by an average of 22%, according to new research which is published following several months of extreme weather events in many countries around the globe. Despite the challenging global economic conditions, corporations in every region said they were intending to increase their Net Zero investments. UK firms plan the largest investment increase globally at 36%,…

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Why we focus on the Emerging Markets consumer

Why we focus on the Emerging Markets consumer

A thoughtful investor I know asked whether focusing solely on the consumer in our EM strategy “was still appropriate.” Given this is our exclusive focus it rather took me aback. Granted, our growth proposition has been under the hose for 18 months now (as has growth all around the world) with analysts cutting forecasts in the face of rising inflation and rates. Additionally, the almost frenzied pursuit of AI has seen what interest there has…

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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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Stears Announced as Lead Sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023

Stears Announced as Lead Sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023

Stears, one of the world’s leading providers of African data and insights, has been announced as the Lead Sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023. AFSIC 2023, Africa’s Investment Event, which will be held in London on the 9th and 10th October 2023, is the meeting place for focused networking, discussions and executing African investment deals. It has for the past ten years delivered year on year growth as well as success for African…

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Exploring the Potential of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Senegal, Mauritania

Exploring the Potential of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Senegal, Mauritania

DAKAR (Capital Markets in Africa) Sovereign wealth funds in Senegal and Mauritania can serve as tools for managing oil and gas revenues and promoting sustainable development. MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference – which is organized by Energy Capital & Power – will host panel discussions exploring the crucial role sovereign wealth funds can play in helping Senegal and Mauritania address inadequate investments in energy projects developments for energy security. With first oil and…

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