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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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In the latest series of Treasury and Turbulence, Euromoney will examine where Sustainable Finance in the supply chain holds up, and where it falls down.
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Sponsored by CaixabankThe sudden shift to digital banking channels as a result of coronavirus lockdowns creates significant cybersecurity challenges for the banking industry. Those institutions furthest progressed towards safe digitalization will stand out as part of the solution to today’s challenges, and will become crucial actors in the post-Covid-19 world.
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Sponsored by Central American Bank for Economic Integration CabeiAchieving the best credit ratings in Latin America, issuing its first green bond, approving its most important project and welcoming a high-quality new member, 2019 was some year for the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). The Honduras-headquartered bank will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year in stronger shape than ever.
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Sponsored by Banco BasaParaguay’s positive growth and credit metrics create a compelling investment story and Banco Basa is leading the country’s financial evolution – for the benefit of both domestic and international investors, says president Fernando Paciello.
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Sponsored by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ADCBAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank is capitalizing on the determination of the UAE government and central bank to promote payment automation and digitization. Jacek Kurantowicz, head of cash management, explains why.
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Sponsored by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ADCBA willingness to explore opportunities beyond its core markets coupled with intelligent use of technology has enabled Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to significantly expand its customer base, says Krishnakumar Duraiswamy, ADCB head of trade finance.
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Sponsored by OCBCSmall and agile businesses demand a bank that can leverage technology quickly and effectively.
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Sponsored by Zhengzhou Hi-TechZhengzhou National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone is attracting the attention of the world as a leader in economic development – but why?
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Sponsored by Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley's chief sustainability officer, Audrey Choi, outlines the bank’s perspective on tackling the problem of plastic waste
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Sponsored by Standard CharteredThe formation of the African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to boost trade volumes across the continent. Corporates that leverage local banking knowledge and services will be well placed to take advantage of this opportunity, writes Emmanuel Ajayi, managing director, head of FX trading, Africa, Standard Chartered.
