15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024

15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024

Ethiopia, 14th August 2024 – The International Center for Strategic Alliances proudly presents the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation and Excellence Awards 2024; Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, scheduled for August 14th, 2024. Esteemed global executives, experts, and leaders will convene to drive the banking industry forward into a new era of innovation and excellence. This summit, in collaboration with the prestigious Connected Banking Innovation & Excellence Awards, will assemble a distinguished cohort of…

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Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption

Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption

Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernisation. Legacy systems, regulatory constraints, and budget constraints hinder progress. Here’s how a CMS Gateway can bridge the gap between old and new; enabling banks to navigate change, innovate swiftly, and stay relevant in a dynamic landscape.  Debit and credit card issuing is a major contributor…

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5th Edition Connected Africa- Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit

5th Edition Connected Africa- Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit

Johannesburg, South Africa – The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 5th Edition Connected Africa- Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, set to be held on May 22nd, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. This esteemed summit stands as a beacon for Africa’s telecom sector, gathering global executives, experts, and leaders dedicated to sculpting the future of telecommunications across the continent. Under the theme “Building a Connected Global Economy,” the…

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S&P: Nigerian Banks Are Confronted With The Lingering Naira Depreciation

S&P: Nigerian Banks Are Confronted With The Lingering Naira Depreciation

JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa) –S&P Global Ratings today said that the increase of banks’ minimum paid up capital to Nigerian naira (NGN) 500 billion (approximately $380 million) from NGN25 billion will likely shake up the banking sector landscape and support banks’ credit loss absorption capacity. On March 28, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced that it will give banks 24 months to strengthen their capital base by either injecting fresh equity, consolidating,…

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Private capital slowdown in Africa mirrors global investment trends

Private capital slowdown in Africa mirrors global investment trends

London (Capital Markets in Africa) – The African Private Capital Association – today announced the release of the 2023 African Private Capital Activity Report, the anticipated annual report providing insight into dealmaking, fundraising, exits and the key trends shaping Africa’s private capital landscape.  In 2023, the global economy faced a series of interconnected shocks, including rising political tensions, increasing fragmentation in global trade, escalating interest rates and tightening monetary policies to address high inflation. Amidst volatile…

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S&P: Morocco Outlook Revised To Positive On Improving Socioeconomic And Budgetary Reform Trajectory

S&P: Morocco Outlook Revised To Positive On Improving Socioeconomic And Budgetary Reform Trajectory

CASABLANCA (Capital Markets in Africa) – Morocco’s economy has proven resilient in the face of multiple shocks over the past five years, and maintained access to domestic and external financing. We believe that the continued implementation of socioeconomic and budgetary reforms will help formalize the economy further and make it more inclusive and competitive, thereby stimulating GDP growth and bringing down budget deficits, albeit gradually. The budget and current account deficits decreased more than we…

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Camco launches new technical assistance facility for REPP 2

Camco launches new technical assistance facility for REPP 2

London, 20 March 2024: Climate and impact fund manager Camco has unveiled a new technical assistance facility (TAF) to accelerate the growth of Sub-Saharan African markets for renewable energy and energy access. Camco is developing the USD 250m REPP 2 fund to invest in the African grid of the future and the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) building it. The private debt fund is structured as a blended finance vehicle to leverage public, private and…

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