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[Sponsored]: Fintech platforms are driving new growth in Africa, helping businesses bypass currency constraints and expand into higher-value sectors. The digital shift is laying essential groundwork for AfCFTA’s goals. Read more: http://spr.ly/6040SJafO

Lloyds’ #CarlaAntunesdaSilva: How to manage risk to finance growth | #Capitalmarkets are crucial in helping firms to navigate the turbulent #geopolitical climate, acting as both a catalyst for growth and a long-term stabiliser to effectively handle challenges such as #currency risk, #interestrate fluctuations and the increasing cost of capital. In the first of our #EuromoneyMarketVoices series, the CEO of Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets explains how markets are adapting to the challenges of the new normal – and how #banks and #corporates can take advantage | Laurie McAughtry #Euromoney: 'Setting the benchmark for excellence across financial services' http://spr.ly/6048SOuV8

Deutsche Börse’s #JensHachmeister: ‘Spotify’ #digitalassets infrastructure to future-proof Europe’s #capitalmarkets | While some banks are embracing #DLT and digital assets, those who have not yet defined their strategy risk being left behind. In the first of our new #DigitalAssetsDeepdive series, the head of issuer services and new digital markets at Deutsche Börse argues the importance of updating market infrastructure to accommodate these rapidly evolving developments | Laurie McAughtry #Euromoney: 'Setting the benchmark for excellence across financial services' http://spr.ly/6047S3WCd

[Sponsored]: Golomt Bank’s strategic emphasis on sustainability, digital banking, and SME support underscores their leadership in Mongolia’s financial sector. With strong financial performance and a forward-looking vision, they are well-positioned for future success. Find out more: http://spr.ly/6048qqLFp

[Sponsored]: Trade finance in Africa presents “challenging, but with a lot of potential” opportunities, says CIB’s Soha Abou Zikry. By improving access to finance, African businesses can make strides in the global economy. Read more: http://spr.ly/6047SJvRP

#FX: Building a platform for success is not one-size-fits-all | LMAX Group’s recent acquisition of FX HedgePool – following last year’s purchase of #Cürex – once again raises the question of how best to address the challenges of building an #FXmarketplace that appeals to #buyside as well as #sellside participants – and what that means for future market development. What are the key attributes for success and who is doing it best? We talk to market leaders to find out | Laurie McAughtry - Euromoney: Setting the benchmark for excellence across financial services' http://spr.ly/6046SDq08 #EMForeignExchange

Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2024 Results for Middle East are out! In 2024 over 30,000 corporate treasurers evaluated more than 490 banks worldwide and the top 10 cash management providers in Middle East are: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: HSBC, Mashreq 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Standard Chartered, Ahli United Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Emirates NBD, QNB Group 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Arab Bank Categories are per Euromoney *𝗡𝗘𝗪* MarketMap for Cash Management 2024. Middle East became a hub of innovation, with more clients demand over the past years, leading banks in the Middle East have invested heavily in their product and technology offering, making this one of the most dynamic and fast-growing cash management markets in the world. Top banks adapted quickly to the increasing need for corporates for regional international activity and supported their growth by offering a series of API-enabled solutions. 💡 Discover the journeys of the world’s leading banks and how they’ve distinguished themselves in the eyes of corporates in the Euromoney Cash Management 2024 Rankings Report: http://spr.ly/6048qakIw #EMCashManagement #cashmanagement #treasury

In this week’s #FridayBriefing: Six years after the Paris Agreement, trade finance instruments are seen as key to the net-zero journey, needing accurate data, strong reporting, and streamlined processes. Leading players discuss these changes with Euromoney. Cost-conscious FX clients are cautious about upfront payments for volatility protection, despite the lack of clarity around Fed policy and potential political impacts this year. Euromoney’s inaugural MarketMap is out, ranking top banking providers across specific geographies. Explore the world’s most comprehensive transaction banking benchmark. To get the week’s most important stories sent straight to your inbox every Friday, sign up to The Friday Briefing now: http://spr.ly/6046jaLqw

Euromoney Cash Management Survey 2024 Results for Asia-Pacific are out! In 2024 over 30,000 corporate treasurers evaluated more than 490 banks worldwide and the top 10 cash management providers in Asia-Pacific are: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: DBS Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Bank of America, ANZ, Citi, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: Bank of China, OCBC Private Bank Categories are per Euromoney 𝗡𝗘𝗪 MarketMap for Cash Management 2024. In a region at the forefront of innovation across numerous products, it is no surprise that Asia’s leading cash management providers are providing highly regarded treasury offerings. Top banks managed to support their clients in the region where we see the most disruption from a business model perspective, and thrive in a competitive and dynamic environment. 💡 Discover the journeys of the world’s leading banks and how they’ve distinguished themselves in the eyes of corporates in the Euromoney Cash Management 2024 Rankings Report: http://spr.ly/6042q2vuA #EMCashManagement #cashmanagement #treasury

Euromoney’s #CashManagement Survey has set the standard for 30 years as the most comprehensive benchmarking exercise for banks active in this sector. The 2024 survey reached a record number of respondents, and the results were announced last week. 💡 Discover the 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 worldwide, across seven regions, and at a country level: http://spr.ly/6044qMnTK 💡 Introducing our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗮𝗽, the world’s most comprehensive transaction banking benchmark: http://spr.ly/6040qMP7i 💡 Don't miss out on valuable Cash Management insights from 30,000+ treasurers worldwide who participated in the survey. Watch our 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 – 𝗢𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: http://spr.ly/6046qxxmp #EMCashManagement #treasury