La Côte d’Ivoire a accueilli sa première banque digitale en mars 2018, élargissant l’accès aux services bancaires pour la population non bancarisée et soulignant la nécessité pour les banques traditionnelles de s’adapter et d’innover face à une concurrence accrue, en particulier en provenance du segment du transfert d’argent mobile.
Nigeria is set for an increase in activity on its stock market, with the country’s first initial public offering (IPO) in more than three years expected in the second half of 2018.
Both the government and the private sector are continuing efforts to develop the financial technology (fintech) industry in Bahrain, providing a platform for new financial services growth.
Capital movement in the 21st century is a global phenomenon. Despite geographic controls in some places, funds flow in and out of borders, and among various asset classes, depending on the relative attractiveness of opportunities. These can be affected by interest rates, taxation, ease of access to investments, and the products and services...
The passage of Republic Act No. 9856 in 2009, otherwise known as the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) Law, established the legal and regulatory framework for the development of domestic REITs, and was lauded as a significant step for the Philippines as it catches up with the rest of the world.
Buoyed by recent rapid macroeconomic growth, the Philippines’ insurance industry has seen marked improvements in assets, density and penetration, with the life segment as its main engine. Foreign participation in the sector remains strong and companies are profitable, despite high competition.
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