Africa: IMF details plans to "unlock the promise of Islamic finance" Read more about Africa: IMF details plans to "unlock the promise of Islamic finance"17 views It said Islamic finance holds the promise to foster inclusive growth.
Angola: Banks' assets up 7.3 per cent Read more about Angola: Banks' assets up 7.3 per cent21 views The number of bank branches also increased by 6.7 per cent.
Rwanda: BDF partners with MobiCash to provide mobile banking services Read more about Rwanda: BDF partners with MobiCash to provide mobile banking services43 views The partnership will enable more people in rural areas to access formal financial services.
Europe-Africa: Leaders pledge to lower the cost of remittances Read more about Europe-Africa: Leaders pledge to lower the cost of remittances18 views They are looking to reduce transaction costs to "less than three per cent".
Zambia partners with World Bank to boost financial inclusion Read more about Zambia partners with World Bank to boost financial inclusion22 views The partnership includes a $2.75 million trust fund that will help Zambia implement key reforms.
AfDB grants a guarantee of €500 million on the Eurobond Cameroon Read more about AfDB grants a guarantee of €500 million on the Eurobond Cameroon64 views The country plans to raise 1.3 billion euros in financial markets.
CDB grants €100m to BOAD to support trade finance Read more about CDB grants €100m to BOAD to support trade finance23 views The envelope will finance BOAD's direct lending activities to businesses in the region.
Rwanda to issue €18.5mn bond Read more about Rwanda to issue €18.5mn bond14 views The government is looking to fund infrastructure development.
Nigeria and World Bank launch $165m initiative to support MSMEs Read more about Nigeria and World Bank launch $165m initiative to support MSMEs15 views The objective of the project is to generate employment, particularly among the youth.
Morocco: Bank lending growth slows down Read more about Morocco: Bank lending growth slows down11 views This is due to a lower level of liquidities within banks.
New agency to support WAEMU states' bond issuance Read more about New agency to support WAEMU states' bond issuance11 views This structure will facilitate the issuance of Treasury bills in West Africa.
Two mobile banking services launched in Kenya Read more about Two mobile banking services launched in Kenya15 views The Co-operative Bank and Chase Bank both launch new banking services available via mobile phone.