Africa

China's rise is boosting the economies of African nations.

Kenyan monetary policy remains in the same hands.

South Africa is increasingly difficult to govern.

Financial innovation continues despite Libya's strife.

Morocco’s growth will continue to slow in 2019 but its strengths point to an acceleration down the road.

African companies get a boost from the London Stock Exchange.

Bank merger will create a major new player on the African banking scene.

Two north African nations try to stabilize their finances.

African startup makes history as the first IPO on a major stock exchange.

World economic growth is increasingly driven by Brazil, Russia, China and India.

One step closer to a pan-African free trade zone.

Almost a decade after the Arab Spring dictators are still not secure.

Technology and customer demands are just two factors behind an evolving business model for banking in Africa. 

African banks and fintech companies create synergies to roll out innovative products and services. 

African banks expertly wield tech tools to satisfy corporate clients and draw in millions of new consumers from cities and rural areas.

CEO James Formby talks about how Rand Merchant Bank is adapting to meet the needs of corporate and institutional clients in a fast-changing region.

Yet some experts urge caution and stronger protection for consumers.

Telecoms and traditional banks are being lured by a new system meant to give all Nigerians access to financial services.

Sim Tshabalala, group CEO of Standard Bank, explains how Africa’s biggest bank is expanding throughout the continent and boosting trade and investment with China.

African regulators are balancing innovation against risks of illicit money flows and the need to protect consumers.