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Africa Finance Corporation: Powering Africa’s Future Through Pragmatic Investment and Infrastructure
The Africa Finance Corporation is redefining development on the continent by championing bankable, climate-resilient, and inclusive infrastructure projects. With US$17bn invested across 36 countries, AFC is a model of how strategic capital and partnerships can catalyse Africa’s sustainable growth. In
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Samaila Zubairu: Championing Africa’s Economic Transformation Through Infrastructure Investment
Under the stewardship of Samaila Zubairu, the Africa Finance Corporation has become a driving force for industrialisation, clean energy and pan-African prosperity. Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has established himself as one of
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Driving Digital Transformation: Nepal SBI Bank Leads Nepal’s Banking Revolution
With a pioneering spirit and deep-rooted Indo-Nepalese collaboration, Nepal SBI Bank Ltd. is redefining the banking landscape through cutting-edge digital solutions, strategic partnerships, and a steadfast focus on inclusive, customer-centric services. Nepal SBI Bank Ltd., established in July 1993 as
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Deem Finance: Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation in the UAE
Deem Finance has established itself as one of the UAE’s most progressive non-bank financial institutions — redefining inclusion and innovation in a rapidly digitising economy. Guided by a clear purpose to serve the underserved and underbanked, the company is enabling
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Chris Taylor: Visionary Leadership in Digital Transformation in Finance – UAE 2025
CFI.co is pleased to present Chris Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Deem Finance, with the 2025 Award for Visionary Leadership in Digital Transformation in Finance (UAE). The judging panel commended Taylor’s exceptional ability to guide a complex transformation — repositioning
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Building with Passion: How Heike Arbter Shaped Raiffeisen’s Certificates Franchise
As Head of Raiffeisen Certificates, Heike Arbter has spent two decades building one of Europe’s most respected structured products franchises. Her leadership philosophy — rooted in passion, prudence, and precision — continues to guide Raiffeisen’s evolution in a dynamic market.
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Raiffeisen Certificates: Two Decades of Passion, Precision and Purpose
Built on passion, guided by prudence, and sustained through innovation, Raiffeisen Certificates has become one of Central Europe’s most trusted names in structured investments. Over two decades, the franchise has grown into a hallmark of integrity and reliability, driven by
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David Neeleman: The High-Flyer with ADHD – How a Restless Mind Revolutionised Air Travel
David Neeleman is not a typical airline executive. Founder of five carriers, he pairs relentless entrepreneurial drive with a knack for spotting opportunity where others see only constraint. He credits his success to ADHD—an atypical focus that fuels idea generation,
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Blended Finance’s Second Act: The OECD Renews Guidance to Effectively Align Development Goals and Investment Returns
A decade after blended finance entered the global lexicon, the challenges it was meant to address have multiplied – and so has its relevance. Public budgets are tightening, debt levels are climbing, and political priorities are shifting inward. In this
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Europe’s Elite: Navigating the Continent’s Most Business-Friendly Nations
In the shifting currents of global commerce, Europe continues to project innovation, stability and opportunity. For companies seeking to expand, innovate or establish a foothold, identifying the most fertile ground is paramount. This year, as economic tides ebb and flow,
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