African Development Bank Facilitates More Digital Payments
In line with its agriculture transformation agenda for the continent, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is launching a new digital…
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ESG Challenges Confront The Philippines
RepRisk AG, the Zurich-based provider of business intelligence on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) risks, in August released its latest…
Banixco Holds Neutral Tone
Mexico’s central bank (Banxico) has published the minutes from its monetary policy meeting which was held on August 11th. At…
Ethiopia’s “Favorable” Growth Outlook
Country’s Rating Supported Ethiopia’s government bond rating, according to Moody’s Investor Service, is being supported by what the agency says…
Nigeria: After The Devaluation
Frontier Friday: Higher Inflation, Deep Contraction Ahead for Nigeria Nigeria’s official currency, the naira (NGN), has fallen by 30% following…
India: Lower Demand Dents Sentiment
Indian business sentiment fell for the first time in three months in March, data shows, as companies faced lower demand…
Nigeria’s Lagos State Downgraded
Frontier Friday: Fitch Downgrades Nigeria‘s Lagos State to ‘B+’; Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term foreign currency Issuer…
Lebanon Liquidity Faces Challenges
Frontier Friday: Liquidity Position Strong, Inaction a Risk Lebanon’s economy will likely remain “resilient” through 2016 and 2017, according to…
May PMI’s Show China Slowdown Still Poses Downside Risk
Weakening export demand has increased pressure on the Chinese government to allow the last month’s yuan depreciation to become what…
Geopolitical Considerations Ahead Of December OPEC Meeting
...(including its energy sector) – combined with Venezuela’s escalating economic crisis – sparked fears of a significant supply crunch in…
Low Oil Has “Devastated” Venezuela
The economic crisis in Venezuela is deepening. Data shows real GDP contracted 5.7% in 2015 and annual inflation hovering above…