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AI and the Democratisation of Financial Services: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive Prosperity
The financial services landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, propelled by technological advancements, regulatory reforms, and innovative fintech solutions. While traditionally dominated by large institutions serving a limited segment of the population, the industry is witnessing a shift towards greater
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Investing in Africa: What to Know About Impact Funding… and More
Thavin Audit, deputy head of corporate and investment banking at Bank One, explores how Mauritius and the Middle East could partner for deeper impact financing. Bank One has gleaned — and shared — some exclusive insights from a meeting with
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Ah, the Caribbean Life! Asset Management Firm in Jamaica Earns International Recognition
NCB Capital Markets Ltd snares the 2024 CFI.co award for Best Investment Banking Solutions in the Caribbean. Angus Young, CEO of NCB Capital Markets Ltd (NCBCM), is a happy man: his company has been recognised for providing the Best Investment
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The Stop Killing Games Campaign: Players Up in Arms About Loss of Online Support for Digital Worlds
Why are some companies cutting access to their online products, and can the gaming community fight back? In 2023, online gaming generated $406bn in revenue worldwide — 18 percent more than the music and movie industries combined ($338bn). But it’s
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Loita Capital Partners: A Reach as Wide as the African Continent Itself, and Still Roaring with Ambition
Pan-African by nature and global in its sense of drive, Loita Capital Partners has garnered a reputation for its pioneering exploits. Loita Capital Partners International, a subsidiary of the Loita Group, is a boutique institution offering pan-African investment banking services.
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Investing in Africa? Here Are Six Reasons to Choose Ghana
The West African nation is on the rise in several vital areas, including stability and ease of doing business… As the world shakes off the dust of the recent recession, the search is on for the next global commerce hotspot.
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Otaviano Canuto: Politics and Climate Change Make Awkward Bedfellows in the Race to Tackle a Truly Fearsome Foe
The earth’s average surface temperature this May was higher than any other May on record… what can, and should, governments be doing? According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, May’s temperature was 1.52 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial
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Continued Improvement and Resilience – The Path to Banking Success and a Strong Reputation
Dedication to strong governance and a philosophy of community support have stood Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) in good stead – and resulted in recognition in the form of awards. Since 2004 AIB has been proudly providing essential financial services to
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It’s All About Strategy — and Eurofer Has That Under Control
Italy-based Eurofer Pension Fund exploits the potential of diversification and risk-adjusted returns. In today’s dynamic financial environment, pension funds must optimise investment strategies to ensure sustainability and returns. A key trend emerging is a shift towards alternative investments, particularly in
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Generational Call-to-Arms in the Fight to Save Our World
An Irish group puts into words the unspoken fears of a global population, and turns buzzwords into direct action. Environmental services and technology business FLI Global is ready to take on the world — or its problems, anyway. The firm,
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