A number of remittance-focused financial technology (fintech) start-ups are gaining traction in emerging markets. In doing so, they are making inroads on market share that was formerly the preserve...
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Economic Update | How fintechs are revolutionising remittances in emerging markets
10 Feb 2022
Economic Update | Will cryptocurrency expansion continue among emerging markets in 2022?
3 Feb 2022
Emerging markets were at the forefront of last year’s massive growth in global cryptocurrency adoption. With this growth widely tipped to continue into 2022, a range of countries will see their...
Economic Update | Africa: Year in Review 2021
8 Dec 2021
Driven by a combination of higher commodity prices, the relaxing of lockdowns and a recovery in global trade, Africa has had some success in overcoming the recession provoked by the coronavirus...
Economic Update | Focus Report: Investment opportunities in African economic zones
25 Nov 2021
Economic zones in Africa have had a significant impact on trade volumes across the continent, as well as on job creation and foreign direct investment inflows.
Economic Update | What role will nuclear play in emerging economies’ energy transitions?
11 Nov 2021
The ongoing UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow has underlined how increased adoption of low-carbon energy sources will be key to reducing global emissions. While it is not without its detractors...
Economic Update | Can insurance companies help drive the shift towards decarbonisation?
20 Oct 2021
As environmental, social and governance concerns become increasingly important in the corporate world, insurance companies are emerging as potentially key players in the shift away from fossil fuel-...
