Following the launch of Ziidi Trader, ordinary Kenyans can now buy and sell shares on the Nairobi exchange directly from their mobile phones. 

Egypt has not been physically impacted by the conflict in Iran. But two years after implementing wide-reaching reforms, Egypt’s economic resilience is on the line. 

The British DFI and impact investor will be aiming to crowd in more private investment than ever, at a time when aid spending is declining. 

Soaring metal prices are driving investor appetite in critical minerals. As a result, we are seeing a wave of capital raises among UK mining companies like Tungsten West and Cornish Lithium. 

Moody’s reports that credit quality is increasingly impacted by extreme weather events and social fragmentation. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is taking action having recently issued a €300mm resilience bond, the first ever certified under the expanded Climate Bonds Standard, to boost protection against climate shocks.

With digital offerings now ubiquitous across the banking sector, banks will need to evolve these services beyond the basics – not least by making savvy use of AI.  

The former Citi banker will advise on healthcare transactions, at a time when Stifel seeks to grow its stature in the sector.

With regulators worldwide placing more complex requirements on the financial services industry, the existing systems and processes used for compliance  and reporting are coming under scrutiny. Regtech companies are leveraging technologies that are helping to address this tricky landscape.

The strategic partnership between OURA and Dexcom will bridge two market segments, blurring the bounds between medtech and consumer health. 

The fintech sector is going through a phase of consolidation, with a wave of M&A deals announced. 

Following a landmark USUS$1.5bn project financing, the Hafeet Rail project is well underway. So what will this first-of-its-kind initiative mean for transport and logistics in the GCC?  

The Nigerian startup Raenest, which recently closed its Series A round, seeks to eliminate payment delays for Africans working for foreign firms. It has found its footing.