Banco Société Générale Moçambique: Established, Respected, Clear on Priorities, and Transparent in All its Dealings

Mozambique institution has a major European player as a shareholder — and an A rating from S&P… With a presence in the country since 2015, Banco Société Générale Moçambique is a member of the Société Générale Group, one of the

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OECD: The Funding Models of Development Finance Institutions

The drum beat of reform is increasing for the development system and particularly for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). While the reform is looking to address a number of areas, there is a repeated call for the mobilisation of the

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Keeping Pace With Client Needs, Staying Ahead of the Market, and Driving Custodian Bank Evolution

The role of custodian banks has evolved to include the proactive anticipation of market and client needs — while driving positive change. Institutions in African markets have stepped up to the fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional and multi-currency landscape. They put in place

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Compelling Case for Making Guinea the Destination for Your Next Investment

When you consider the appeals and advantages of the West African country, think beyond extractives… World renowned as the home of the largest bauxite and untapped high-grade iron ore reserves, the West African nation of Guinea is open for business

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No Sugar Coating for Kenya’s Cane Industry, but KISCOL has an Established Place in Industry

Increased competition and dwindling natural materials challenge some producers, but KISCOL is growing, diversifying, and ‘doing things right’… Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd (KISCOL) knows full well the sweet taste of success. The Kenyan firm boasts a $300m processing facility,

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Access Granted: Simple Policies in a Complicated Financial Ecosystem

The Access Bank UK is a Nigerian success story that has passed the $100m milestone for three years in a row. The Access Bank UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nigerian Stock Exchange-listed Access Bank Plc, is having

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UNCDF: Time to ‘Youth-Up’ – the Status Quo Simply Has to Be Adjusted

“It’s time to sustainably invest in youth affairs and future generations”, argues Edoardo Tancioni. As the world grapples with conflict, climate change and Covid, one thing is abundantly clear: the exigency to focus on youth. International forums increasingly feature the

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Turning Passion into a Driving Force is a Sure Route to Business Success

APIP-Guinée MD Diana Kouyaté, mother, entrepreneur, and Guinean patriot, swears by her homeland’s rich potential. Diana Kouyaté has an innate love for her native country, the West African nation of Guinea. She grew up in the seaside capital of Conakry,

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Red Med Capital: An Independent Investment Bank in Morocco with a Green DNA

CFI.co in conversation with Abdeslam Ababou, chief executive of Red Med Capital… CEO of the independent investment bank, Abdeslam Ababou, founded the first arm of the group, Red Med Finance, in 2004. It has been involved in major M&A transactions

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Inclusive Pan-African Investment Bank Keeps the Continent’s Finance Flowing

Verdant Capital is a leading Pan-African investment bank and investment manager, specialising in private credit and private equity. It was established in 2013, and leverages its deep investment experience and enduring relationships to fuel fintech development across the African continent.

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