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The reward for fixing carbon credit trade could be enormous, especially for Africa’s energy transition. The $2 billion global trade in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) has suffered from greenwashing allegations, with prices plummeting from the 2022 peaks. For some African climate-linked businesses, the successful functioning of the carbon credits market is not a nice one … Read More “Africa’s needs efficient carbon credit trade” »
Treasury yields and the dollar fell before crucial US inflation data that investors will scrutinise for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Stocks posted moderate moves, with Europe’s Stoxx 600 Index and US equity futures little changed. France’s blue-chip CAC 40 index was set to close at a record high. Among … Read More “Dollar drops, treasuries gain before US CPI data: Markets wrap” »
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Stocks and US futures kept to narrow ranges as traders awaited a pivotal US jobs report for more evidence of whether the labor market is cooling fast enough to bring the Federal Reserve closer to reducing interest rates. Europe’s Stoxx 600 Index crept higher, keeping the benchmark on pace for a fourth week of advances. … Read More “Stocks are steady in nervy wait for US jobs data: Markets wrap” »
by Fintechnews Africa 8 December 2023 Though still in their early stages of development compared to Europe and the US, neobanks are playing a growing role in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by addressing challenges in accessing traditional financial services. The Fintech Times identified 45 neobanks in the MEA region, comprising mostly of … Read More “Middle Eastern and African Region Sees Neobanking Sector Picking up Steam” »
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South Africa’s current account deficit shrank by much more than expected in the third quarter, reflecting lower import volumes amid weaker demand and logistics bottlenecks. Read: Economy shrinks as Eskom, Transnet woes bite ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW The deficit on the current account, the broadest measure of trade in goods and services, shrank to an … Read More “SA’s current account gap narrows as imports slip” »
by Fintechnews Africa 5 December 2023 IFC announced an investment in a new fund by Apis Partners LLP, a private equity firm, to help innovative mid-cap financial service providers expand and boost financial inclusion among individuals and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. IFC is making a $75 million … Read More “IFC Invests in New Private Equity Fund Targeting Financial Inclusion Startups in Africa and Asia” »
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