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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 Lloyds BankOne year in, and Lloyds Bank’s institutional strategy is building momentum – deepening client relationships through a more holistic, joined-up approach across the wider group.
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Sponsored by Mashreq BankMashreq Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking business has been growing from strength to strength in recent years. Group Head of CIB, Joel D Van Dusen, talks to Euromoney about what differentiates the business, its growth strategy, and its positioning in ESG and sustainable finance.
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Sponsored by CIBThe Egyptian banking sector has needed to demonstrate resilience amid the country’s economic volatility. CIB has showed this and delivered growth, says Omar EL-Husseiny, Head of Treasury Group.
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Sponsored by CIBThe African continent is increasingly alive with digital innovation and development in financial services. Fintechs are at the forefront of this shift. Traditional banks are racing to respond.
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Sponsored by CIBAfrica’s most populous country and largest economy is in the middle of a financial transformation. Uzoma Dozie, founder and CEO of digital bank Sparkle, tells Euromoney about innovation, supporting small businesses and the power of generative AI.
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Sponsored by Mashreq BankAfter a strong first half of the year, Mashreq Group Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Abdelaal, talks to Euromoney about the importance of customer experience, the bank’s growth and expansion plans, operational resilience and his outlook for the remainder of the year.
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Sponsored by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank ADCBSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving economic growth and job creation worldwide. However, accessing financing for international trade remains a significant challenge for many of these businesses.
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Sponsored by HSBCCompanies and their treasury teams are under increasing pressure to evolve, adapt and innovate new digital business models to thrive, and survive.
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Sponsored by SantanderThe bank’s digital transformation, underpinned by its vision to be the best digital bank with branches, is yielding positive results.
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Sponsored by Commercial International Bank (CIB)The central bank is expected to award its first digital banking licences this summer, adding fuel to a market already burning from ambitious fintechs.
