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Africa is a blue ocean with its transformative potential to reshape the global economic landscape over the next 30 years. Today’s Africa is vastly different than 30 years ago, and 30 years forward promises even greater divergence! In our latest eMagazine, Eric Newman, CPA, CGMA, Treasury Manager, City of Stamford, explains how Africa can reshape the global economy over the next 30 years. Download it now to access his insights >> http://spr.ly/6045sgwYT #SuperReturn #eMagazine #Africa

🌍 Shaping Africa's Financial Future: Insights on Adapting to Global Changes 📊💡 Amidst evolving global financial dynamics, strategies for Africa to adapt are crucial. Here's why: 💼 Integral Response: With the evolution of global markets, Africa's reaction becomes vital in nurturing financial resilience and fostering sustainable development across the continent. 🌱 Key Drivers of Empowerment: Innovation, regional collaboration, and financial literacy emerge as pivotal elements for Africa's economic empowerment. These factors not only enhance adaptability but also pave the way for long-term growth and stability. #AfricaFinance #GlobalEconomy #FinancialResilience

🌍 Excited to announce my participation as a speaker at the upcoming 3i Africa Summit - Unleashing Africa's FinTech and Digital Economic Potential! Also look forward to engaging with a large community of influential SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) members and affiliates in Africa during the week. The 3i Africa Summit is set to delve into crucial areas fostering collaboration and driving innovation momentum across the region. With plenary speeches, fireside chats, and panels featuring heads of state, government officials, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, this event promises rich insights and actionable strategies. Organized by the Bank of Ghana and the Development Bank Ghana (DBG), in collaboration with Elevandi, initiated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Authority of Singapore, this summit underscores a commitment to advancing Africa's digital economy. I look forward to contributing to discussions on pivotal topics such as Digital Trust - Trusted Credentials, Digital Tools for African SMEs: New Capabilities for Growth and Resilience, and From Roadblock to Stepping Stone: How UTC can Unlock SME Access to Financial & Trade Services. Looking forward to engaging with fellow thought leaders and driving impactful conversations at 3i Africa Summit! See you there. #3iAfricaSummit #FinTech #Innovation #Impact #Investment #Africa #Technology #Investment #Policy #Digital #Inclusion #Impact #Digitalassets #EmergingTech #ai #regulation #cybersecurity

Where to invest in Africa Out of 31 African countries evaluated, RMB - Rand Merchant Bank, 'Where to invest in Africa' report identifies the top five investment destinations on the continent as the Seychelles, Mauritius, Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco.  Business Day TV discussed the findings in more detail with Samantha Singh-Jami, Africa Strategist at RMB.    Tune into 'Business Lunch' on Business Day TV at 12:30, only on Dstv channel 412, for your essential roundup of the day's financial headlines and market insights. #WhereToInvestInAfrica #InvestInAfrica #AfricaGrowth #MarketInsights #Businessnews #AfricaStrategy   

WORLD'S TOP ECONOMISTS AND STRATEGISTS SAY, THE NEXT DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS BOOM TO HAPPEN IN AFRICA, DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF IT? THEN YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU ON THE PLATTER... Our agenda is simple. ➡ To connect businesses and sectors in Africa to Global Investors. ➡ To help Businesses in Africa to expand different international markets. ➡ To help International Businesses to expand into the African Continent. 📌Are you looking for funding? 📌Are you looking to expand into Africa? REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/g8sUGsP4 #businesssummit #monthlywebinar #investorssummit

Standard Bank, the leading bank and #financialservices group in Africa, will champion the vital role of global trade, #economicdevelopment and robust partnerships at the opening Tuesday of a power-packed U.S.-Africa business summit. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), which is hosting this 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, expects more than 1,500 public and private sector leaders looking to burnish economic investments, especially in diverse sectors such as technology, energy, agriculture and health care.   “#Trade and investment are economic lifelines, and this meeting links immense potential in Africa with the powerhouse market of the United States,” said Anne Aliker, Standard Bank’s Group Head, Corporate and Investment Banking, Client Coverage. “Both offer abundant growth opportunities, leveraging Africa’s markets and resources while providing avenues for U.S. businesses to diversify.” Aliker has major speaking roles at the conference as does Dele Kuti, Standard Bank’s global head of energy and infrastructure. Also in the bank’s delegation: its recently named New York CEO, Derick De Zilva. https://lnkd.in/dDWHYy9a

🌟 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Africa Finance Corporation for the AFRICA SPAIN BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024 in #Barcelona, from July 9th to 11th! 🎉 Africa Finance Corporation, a multilateral financial institution established by African sovereign states, is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to Africa’s infrastructure challenges. Their mission is to foster economic growth and industrial development across Africa, ensuring a competitive return on investment for their shareholders. We are excited to welcome Mohammed Usman Abdul-Razaq, Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Mobilization and Partnerships at AFC, to speak in the panel debate: Processing Industries Leading Africa’s Promising Sectors. This session will explore how processing industries can drive trade and investment between Africa and Spain, highlighting opportunities for bilateral growth. Additionally, Alice Usanase, Vice President of Capital Mobilization and Partnerships at AFC, will participate in the panel debate: Trade Finance: The Role of Banks and Cooperation Agencies. This session will delve into the roles of banking systems, cooperation agencies, and guarantee funds in enhancing Spain-Africa trade and financial collaboration. Join us in Barcelona to connect with AFC and explore their impactful initiatives in infrastructure development. This partnership offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and strategic collaborations. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with leaders shaping Africa’s economic future. 🚀 🔗 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 : https://lnkd.in/eafnYP7x 🔗 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 : https://lnkd.in/g8XdK-MK #ASBS2024 #AfricaSpainBusinessSummit #EconomicGrowth #NetworkingOpportunities #Innovation #Trade #Investment

From the lingering effects of the pandemic to inflation and global energy and food challenges, Africa’s financial sector is navigating difficult economic times. But with strong policies, and by tapping new technology and strategies, these challenges can be turned into opportunities. In this short video, Aliou Maiga, IFC’s Director for the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in Africa, highlights how collaboration among policymakers, regulators, and the private sector can build a more resilient financial sector on the continent. This conversation will take center stage at the upcoming Africa Financial Industry Summit in Morocco. #AFIS2024. http://wrld.bg/bru350TMr3t IFC - International Finance Corporation , @IFC Financial Institutions

🌍 Insights from Aliou Maiga, Regional Director for the Financial Institutions Group in Africa at IFC, on Africa's Financial Challenges and Opportunities 🌍 Aliou Maïga highlighted the significant challenges facing Africa's financial sector, including the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effects of global crises. He emphasized the need for collaboration among policymakers, regulators, and the financial sector to address these issues effectively. Despite the hurdles, Aliou believes that Africa possesses the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. By leveraging advancements in technology and banking capacity, the continent can pave the way for a more resilient financial future. IFC - International Finance Corporation #AfricanFinance #EconomicResilience