Category: Banking & Financial Services
Africa Banking & Financial Services
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Egypt
... Meanwhile, ongoing disruptions at the Suez Canal and weak global demand could weigh on trade and investment inflows. Reform momentum – particularly around privatisation and fiscal sustainability – will be key to sustaining macroeconomic gains. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Lesotho
... manufacturing sector, cuts to US foreign aid focused on investments, and delays in the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP-II) will significantly dampen the country's economic prospects. Based on these factors, we ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Namibia
... and US protectionist measures rattle global trade and commodity markets. Diamond mining and the livestock subsector also endure pressure. Consequently, we have lowered our 2025 real GDP growth forecast slightly to 2.9% from 3.0% previously. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - South Africa
... Africa's real GDP growth rate for 2025 at 0.8% in this forecast round. Household consumption is expected to be a key driver of economic growth this year, whereas fixed investment is likely to fall short. Read More
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Kenya Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2029
... provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cash, card, and cheques during the review-period (2021-25e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Ghana
... solid. High-frequency data points to continued strength in Q2, with the PMI averaging 52.5 throughout the quarter as firms reported rising demand, lower price pressures, and sustained job creation. A stronger cedi and easing cost ... Read More
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Nigeria Cash in Transit Services Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
... USD 592.86 million by 2034. Key Trends in the Market Cash in transit (CIT) services are used for the secure transportation of currency, valuable assets, and other valuables from one location to another. This service ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Tunisia
... direct exposure to tariffs is limited, it may dent broader investment sentiment. Moreover, concerns around central bank independence could compound risks. However, lower inflation, easing interest rates, and resilient tourism may provide some offsetting support. Read More
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Wealth Management Platform Market, By Advisory Mode (Human Advisory, Robo Advisory, and Hybrid), By Deployment (Cloud-based, and On-premises), By End-use Industry (Banks, Investment Management Firms, Trading & Exchange Firms, Brokerage Firms, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... to manage portfolios, perform financial planning, execute trades, generate reports, and conduct other operations. Major players are focusing on offering advanced digital wealth management platforms integrated with AI, predictive analytics, and robo-advisory capabilities to automate ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Eswatini
... expected. In April, private sector credit extension (PSCE) declined for a second consecutive month, for the first time since 2021. Furthermore, South Africa’s weak economy and multiple linkages to Eswatini’s economy pose several downside risks. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Seychelles
... still fall short of pre-pandemic levels, and the first quarter's performance was underwhelming. Tourism revenue is expected to remain under pressure in 2025. As increased competitiveness in the international tourism market puts pressure on the ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Mozambique
... global economic uncertainty stemming from the global trade war has dimmed the country's economic prospects. Our baseline view is that the Trump administration's unpredictable tariff regime will sustain this uncertainty for the remainder of the ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Libya
... April 2025, signalling a recovery despite ongoing political tensions that threaten production stability. Lower inflation and resilient oil production support a cautiously optimistic medium-term outlook, with real GDP forecast to expand by 17.2% in 2025. Read More
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Macroeconomic Outlook Report: Morocco
... In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 3.7%, 10.3%, and 4.8%, respectively, in 2025. Rabat and Casablanca are the major cities of Morocco, which contributed 16.7% to the country’s GDP and ... Read More
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Economy of Angola 2025
... governing MPLA and the USA/South Africa backing the rebel UNITA. The civil war only eneded in 2002 with the death of the UNITA leader Savimbi. Angola exports mostly oil and some diamonds and its agricultural ... Read More
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Central Bank of Egypt - Strategic SWOT Insights - A 360° Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence and Operational KPI’s, and Recent Trends
... easily accessible overview of Central Bank of Egypt 's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Rwanda
... eastern DRC. Additionally, a potential reduction in agricultural output due to predicted below-average rainfall in H1 2025 supports a more moderate growth outlook. While the services sector remains a key growth driver, tourism encounters challenges ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Malawi
... compared with last year's severe drought will increase overall agricultural production; that said, heavy rains in some areas have adversely affected the quality of crops, moderating our expectation for a strong recovery in the sector. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Sierra Leone
... country's agricultural sector also remains exposed to the vagaries of weather. That said, recent IMF disbursements should support growth in foreign exchange reserves, allowing local authorities to stabilise the currency and contain inflationary pressures this ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Niger
... connects the Agadem oilfield in Niger with the Beninese Port of Sèmè-Kpodji. While this comes as a boon to economic growth and assists local authorities in reducing dependence on foreign aid, political tensions threaten this ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Algeria
... companies were poised to pay a 30% tariff on goods sent to the US. However, a week later, on April 9, Mr Trump paused tariffs above 10% on all countries except China. Thus, Algeria is ... Read More
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Banks in Nigeria
... players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Banking industry involves the activities of banks and similar institutions that offer financial services such as savings, loans, mortgages, and ... Read More
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Banks in South Africa
... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Banking industry involves the activities of banks and similar institutions that offer financial services such as savings, loans, ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - South Africa
... forecast to reflect increased stagflation risks. Real GDP growth for 2025 is revised down to 1.0% from 1.5% previously due to expectations of reduced merchandise trade and lower private sector investment in the near term. Read More
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Banks in Egypt
... the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights Banking industry involves the activities of banks and similar institutions that offer financial services such as savings, loans, ... Read More
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