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Sponsored by CIBOn paper, Francophone Africa’s economic landscape looks conducive to investment and integration. There is the West African Economic and Monetary Union, which comprises eight countries that share a currency - the West African CFA franc - and a central bank. Another six francophone countries are part of the Central African CFA franc zone. 14 countries with only two currencies and two central banks should be favourable to financial coordination - but the reality is quite different. -
Sponsored by CIBThe history of financing for African agriculture has gone through a series of false dawns. State-led credit in the years after independence gave way to market reforms and microfinance in the 1980s. Warehouse receipts and value chain finance aimed to tempt banks into lending with produce as collateral. But these solutions all fell short of being truly transformative. Now, it is agriculture-related financial technology, or agri-fintech shouldering hopes of revolutionising lending in a sector critical to the continent’s future.
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Sponsored by SberbankVeronika Zhukova, managing director, head of financial products and innovations at Sber Private Banking, discusses the importance of digital innovation and how the bank is helping clients understand the value of ESG investment.
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Sponsored by Alfa-BankEvgeny Kochemazov, chief investment officer for A-Club at Alfa-Bank, looks at how developments in the bond market have challenged the established view of this asset class.
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Sponsored by BNP Paribas Wealth ManagementEleonore Bedel explains how helping BNP Paribas Wealth Management clients to make the right investment decisions can create a greater impact for all
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Sponsored by China Merchants Bank CMBChina Merchants Bank is the primary bank in its market. Its success has been down to a long-term vision as much as a long-term perspective on its assets under management.
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Sponsored by Societe GeneraleDigitization and data have been the mantra of trade finance experts and consultants for several years now. In this article, we address the central issues currently facing the data universe and how the trend can best be accelerated.
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Sponsored by Banking CircleCovid-19 has caused banks, fintechs and payment providers to accelerate their digitalization strategies. Anders la Cour, co-founder and chief executive officer of Banking Circle, discusses the vital role of digital financial infrastructure in rebuilding banking to face an uncertain and unpredictable future.
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Sponsored by CaixabankSustainable sentiment is driving growth in demand for sustainable and socially responsible financial services, leading to change in both asset management and banking
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Sponsored by China Merchants Bank CMBA keen eye for trends sees China’s top private bank leading from the front
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Sponsored by DBSCovid-19 has exposed gaps in global trade ecosystems, but there is no better time than now for industries and businesses to transform, says Daniel Lit, executive director for trade product management, global transaction services, DBS Bank
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Sponsored by Societe GeneraleDigitalization should allow banks to focus on what really matters – their relationships with their customers
