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Recognizing Leaders Who Power Digital Inclusion – Connected Banking Awards Ethiopia 2025

The 23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 spotlighted Ethiopia’s leading banks and financial institutions, honoring those redefining the future of finance through digital transformation, innovation, customer excellence, and visionary leadership. Highlights of the Awards Night Bank of the Year – Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Honoured for its outstanding leadership, transformative vision, and pioneering digital initiatives, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia continues to set the gold standard in the nation’s banking sector….

US economic uncertainty to spark boom in UK real estate investing

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By Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners As Trump’s economic agenda resurfaces rooted in protectionism, tariffs, and “America First” rhetoric, markets are experiencing renewed and significant volatility. While the goal may be to repatriate jobs and capital, the reality could mirror his first term: supply chain disruption, retaliatory tariffs, inflation, and ultimately, a loss of investor confidence. The resulting uncertainty is likely to trigger another wave of capital flight, as global investors seek…

Commodities Weekly – Framing tariff-induced stagflation risks

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LONDON, Capital Markets in Africa – President Trump has imposed towering tariffs on all countries. These tariffs have a distinctly stagflationary flavour. They push up import prices that then pass through into higher consumer goods prices and inflation – acting as a tax on spending and, thus, creating a corresponding drag on economic growth. In such a textbook stagflationary environment as today, a portfolio allocation to commodities – as real physical assets – have historically…

21st Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025

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Johannesburg, South Africa – As the countdown begins, Johannesburg prepares to host one of the most anticipated gatherings in the financial services sector — the 21st Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – Southern Africa, taking place on July 23rd, 2025 Hosted under the theme “Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience,” the summit will bring together visionaries and industry leaders from banking, fintech, financial services,…

The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025

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Nairobi, Kenya – The 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 successfully convened a distinguished line up of industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from the banking, fintech, cybersecurity, and financial services sectors. Held on March 12, 2025, at Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya, the summit served as a premier platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions on the future of banking in East Africa. A Stellar Lineup of Industry Experts…

Connected Banking Summit 2025: Insights from Industry Trailblazers!

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ACCRA (Capital Market in Africa) The 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 brought together some of the most influential voices in banking, fintech, and cybersecurity to explore groundbreaking innovations shaping the financial sector. Keynote Highlights:  Dr. Dominic Oduro–Antwi, President, Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber, emphasized how fintech and digital banking are driving economic growth and financial inclusion across Africa.  Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director-General, Cyber Security Authority,…

Expert Opinion: Trump 2.0 Impact on Emerging Markets?

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John Ewart, Investment Manager of the Aubrey Global Emerging Markets Fund, offers his expert views on impact of second coming of President Trump on the emerging market investments, particularly in regions such as China and India. “Hola amigos, estoy de vuelta!” There are few politicians that command immediate attention on the global stage, and facilitate a 24/7 dissection of their statements, policies, and demands. The incoming President Trump is certainly one of them. Clearly the US…

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