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23rd March 2023

EuropeThe Power of Active Ownership: Battling the Vung Ang 2 Threat

What can a responsible investor do to spotlight – and try to stop – activities contributing to climate change? Eric Pedersen, Head of Nordea Asset Management's Responsible …

22nd March 2023

EuropeNorth AmericaUS and UK Stock markets bounce back after government stability reassurance

A recent trend in bank failures has shaken investors. But US stock markets rebounded after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …

20th March 2023

AfricaNigeria lending rate rises

Nigeria's central bank raised its lending rate by 50 basis points to 18% (NGCBIR=ECI) on Tuesday as authorities continued …

18th March 2023

AsiaWhat’s in a name? – Questions to ask to spot ESG washing

Many of us are now familiar with shopping for organic food, but there used to be a time when …

15th March 2023

‘Scope 4’ is here - Avoided emissions becomes a new way of measuring climate impact

Leading fund managers looking to establish funds focused on climate solutions are increasingly looking to quantify positive climate impact …

9th March 2023

North AmericaTesla slashes prices in the US

Tesla Inc has lowered the prices on its two most expensive electric vehicles in the US.

6th March 2023

AsiaApple supplier revenue fall

Foxconn, Apple's biggest supplier, says its revenue fell by 11.65% in February compared to the same period in 2022 …

1st March 2023

North AmericaTesla Investor Day

Tesla is to host its 2023 Investor Day this coming Wednesday, 1st of March. The event will be live …

27th February 2023

AfricaNigeria Presidential Election

eria's electoral commission started announcing state-by-state results of their national elections on Sunday. The announcement of a successor to …

26th February 2023

EuropeModerna CEO tells Davos of expansion plans

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said he'd like to have factories to produce their MRNA technology vaccines on every continent.

20th February 2023

AfricaInvestment banking division of BANK OF AFRICA - BMCE Group, BMCE Capital offers a diversified range of financial products and services for corporate, institutional and individual clients.

Since its creation in 1998, BMCE Capital offers a wide range of financial solutions for corporate, institutional and individual …

23rd January 2023

Recession likely in 2023

Two-thirds of private and public sector chief economists expect global recession in 2023.

13th January 2023

North AmericaHolistic Approach to ESG Will Make Lasting Impact, Says Barrick

The challenges of fighting poverty, climate change and nature loss are inextricably linked and, in order to make a …

12th January 2023

EuropeSterling at seven-month high

The Pound Sterling hit the highest point in seven months against the Dollar this morning. Economic data shows the …

11th January 2023

AsiaEuropeWorld race for digital currency launch

Britain, China and the European Union are in a race to launch their digital currencies.

9th January 2023

Central & South AmericaBrazil assets unstable

Analysts say Brazilian assets are unstable after Bolsonaro supporters stormed government buildings.

4th January 2023

AfricaEuropeZenith Guild Group, CEO Fope Oluleye

Zenith Guild Group is a group of highly successful companies dedicated to making groundbreaking advancements in their respective fields. …

4th January 2023

North AmericaWealth trends to watch in 2023

The world’s wealthy have a reputation for adding to their fortunes during crisis, as evidenced by huge jumps in …

4th January 2023

AfricaGhana Investment Promotion Centre

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre is Ghana's foremost investment promotion and attraction Agency under the oce of the president. …

3rd January 2023

EuropeWhiskey; an ancient craft, a bright future

If global volatility and fluctuating markets are causing you sleepless nights, now’s the time to join those turning to …

3rd January 2023

AsiaInvestors optimistic on China

Chinese equities could see a comeback helped by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, more focus on economic growth and …

30th December 2022

EuropeShipping insurers decline cover to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

Ship insurers are set to cancel war risk cover across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, as reinsurers face high losses.

27th December 2022

Central & South AmericaM&A Set to Grow in LATAM

Bankers predict M&A volumes will grow up to 20% in the region next year as Latin America becomes more …

23rd December 2022

AsiaMENAChina tightens ties with Gulf

China has tightened its relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

14th December 2022

AsiaHSBC to stop funding new gas and oil fields

HSBC has announced it will stop funding new oil and gas fields. The bank will also require energy clients …

12th December 2022

EuropeMicrosoft buys 4% stake in London Stock Exchange

Microsoft (MSFT.O) is due to buy a 4% equity stake in London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L). The move is …

12th December 2022

Risk of external debt increases for poor countries.

Poor countries that are eligible to borrow from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) now spend over a …