2022

Africa: Issuances Come To A Halt

Africa: Issuances Come To A Halt

Only three African countries—Angola, Nigeria and South Africa—issued Eurobonds since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war because of tightening financial conditions.

2021

World’s Best SME Banks 2022

World’s Best SME Banks 2022

Global Finance presents its inaugural annual listing of the best global, regional and national banks that serve SMEs, for more than 60 countries and regions.

2020

Demanding Customers

Demanding Customers

Under Covid-19, private banking clients in Africa are demanding more advice—especially on foreign exchange and commodities.  

2019

African Finance Transformed

African Finance Transformed

From Cape Town to Cairo, digital banking is the buzzword as incumbents and newcomers vie for a young, tech-savvy population.  

Angola’s New Road

Angola’s New Road

The oil-rich Southern African country bets its economic revival on an IMF bailout and a fresh pair of hands.

2018

Mobile’s Last Barriers

Sub-Saharan Africa is already light years ahead of the rest of the world in advancing mobile banking. Now, governments are pressing for more cross-system compatibility.