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🌍 Don't miss out on the insights shaping the future of finance! 🎙️ Join Taryell Simmons on RISE Urban Nation as he dives deep into the world of emerging markets with finance guru Ighosime Oyofo. From Africa's financial dynamics to lessons from the sports arena, uncover the strategies driving success in evolving economies. Tune in for a captivating discussion on finance, strategy, and the exciting opportunities within emerging markets. 💼 #EmergingMarkets #FinanceInsights #AfricaFinance #BusinessStrategy #EconomicTrends #RISEUrbanNation #FinancePodcast #InvestmentBanking #FinancialStrategies #SportsAndBusiness

Most important technology in financial services? A handshake. An emphatic statement by Alex Stefanidis at the Finance Magnates Africa Summit, after Dany Mawas talked about nuanced activation of social media. But can a truly personal approach work at scale? I wonder what implementation can look like. Full session here: https://lnkd.in/dk3-9_sS Industry Insight: Business Growth in Africa and Beyond The world's youngest continent remains a lucrative region for the retail trading space - if done properly. Join local industry participants for a rich overview of today's African market, from localized acquisition tips to regulatory developments across jurisdictions. Lineup: Andrea Badiola Mateos Alex Stefanidis | HFM Paul Margarites | Exness Linton White | ATFX Amar Ramith | TDMarkets Dany Mawas | Finalto

🌟#CEOTalks: Navigating the Banking Landscape - A Deep Dive into 2023 with FNB Mozambique's Peter Blenkinsop 🌍📈🚀 Grateful for the insights shared by #PeteBlenkinshop as he navigated the complexities of the banking sector in #Mozambique. Despite the tough and challenging nature of the year, Peter sheds light on key aspects that shaped 2023. 📈 Economic Landscape: Peter acknowledges the unexpected challenges faced by the banking sector, with measures like the cash reserve ratio increases impacting profitability. The economic impact ripples beyond the banking sector, influencing interest rates and corporate borrowing. 🌍 Global and Local Dynamics: Discussing global and local influences, Peter emphasizes Mozambique's unique position as a peaceful nation, fostering opportunities for growth. He highlights the importance of diverse GDP contributions, including agriculture and tourism, to drive sustainable economic development. 💼 Banking in a Transformative Era: Peter delves into FNB's strategic transformation, marked by a new logo, digital advancements, and a commitment to being a leading digital bank. He envisions FNB as a transitional bank, aligning with the evolving demands of a digitized world. 🌿 ESG and Sustainable Banking: The conversation extends to the pivotal role of banks in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Peter emphasizes the opportunity for banks to win over hearts and minds by actively participating in shared prosperity and ESG practices. 🚀 Looking Ahead to 2024: While Peter anticipates a challenging year from a revenue perspective, he encourages a positive outlook by focusing on delivery and alignment. He highlights the importance of positioning Mozambique for positive growth, leveraging its abundant natural resources and encouraging collaboration between the public and private sectors. 🙏 Gratitude and Hope: Expressing gratitude for the collaborative insights, the conversation ends with a note of hope. Peter encourages maintaining a positive stance, finding opportunities in every challenge, and positioning for a promising future. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/diPkYRMY the Full Interview and share your Insights on the Comment! #Banking #Fintech #YearInReview #BankingInsights #Mozambique2023 #PositiveOutlookForYear2024 🌟🌐

Here’s How Clicks Group (JSE: CLS) Makes Money💰 Designed by Marvin Matabane Curious about the forces shaping South Africa's economy & financial markets⚡? Follow us at University of Johannesburg Investment Society (UJInvest) for more insights!💡 Let us know which JSE listed company you would like to see next 👇 #finance #markets #stockmarket #economy #southafrica #jse #investments #earnings #pharmacy #retail #health #wellness

Attending Comercio Partners Limited 2024 H1 Economic Review and H2 Outlook event, themed "Chess vs. Checkers: Strategic Depth vs. Tactical Simplicity in Nigeria’s Financial Markets," was an enriching experience featuring thought-provoking talks from industry professionals, highlighting the importance of strategic depth in navigating today’s complex financial landscape. It was a pleasure to engage with Tosin Osunkoya, FCA, CEO of Comercio Partners, and Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, Founder, Nairametrics to share insights on strategic planning and market dynamics as well as opportunities for the 2nd half of the year. #ComercioPartners #EconomicReview #FinancialMarkets #Nigeria #BusinessInsights #Networking #AdeniyiDuale #FinancialReview #LegalIndustry #Economy

Congratulations, and Thank You to all who attended our special live training led by our founder, Crystian Singh, last December 13 on Why The Philippines Needs To Be A Key Advantage In Your Business Success! We'd like to honor some of the impressive businessmen, founders, investors, and CEOs who attended the training, such as Mr. Krishan Grover of Grover Consult | Helping Philippine banks transform and thrive in the digital age. Watch out for our upcoming trainings, where you can discover how to bring enormous profits and competitive advantage to your business through the Philippines. #enterthephortal #doingbusinessinphilippines #phortalforbusiness

Now in its seventh year, the #AFMIndex has become an essential tool for investors and Policymakers, providing insights into the performance of financial markets across the continent. Join us as we unveil the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index and delve into the 2024 economic outlook. #AfricaInsights

"Deal volume halved in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023 with just 20 transactions announced, possibly reflecting pre-election hesitancy. Aggregate value, however, was comparatively robust, falling by only 5% to €3.6bn, owing to a sizable investment from France’s Groupe Canal+. This is testament to the fact that, despite South Africa’s challenges, its position as a gateway to the continent and its mature economy continue to attract strategic investors seeking long-term opportunities in Africa’s most advanced market." ' ION Report. The Canal+ deal is a outlier due to size, if we exclude in Q1 deal activity has been driven by investors from South Africa, UK and USA (in that order). Sectors attracting interest is Financial Services, Business Services, Agriculture and TMT, despite the value outlier from a volume point of view TMT leading. #leadership #strategy #finance #leveragedfinance Nedbank Business Learning Institute

The latest Agenda interview for The Banker with Megan McDonald, CEO of Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd. She has met Japan's emperor, grew up on a farm in South Africa and is passionate about putting the 'S' in ESG. She also talks about banking in our interview. Read below. #investmentbanking #ESG #Japan #yen #carrytrade

Sharing from the archives of my photo gallery, a family get together with The World Bank Vietnam’s leadership team organised by lead economist Muthukumara Mani. While enjoying the delicious food, I got a rare glimpse into the institutional and policy reforms supported by The World Bank operations, promoting Financial Inclusion & Micro-Entrepreneurship in Vietnam. We discussed variety of topics from access to digital financial services & affordable finance to providing networking opportunities & protecting IP rights of micro entrepreneurs, improving financial literacy and enhancing overall financial infrastructure. #financialInclusion , #microentrepreneurship , #digitalfinancialservices , #affordablefinance, #financialliteracy , #capitalmarkets, #Vietnam