Latest articles from Africa

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Treasure seekers

May 5, 2010

Côte d'Ivoire's huge unbanked population makes the country an attractive target for both local and foreign banks. With the west African nation's banking sector on the verge of a consolidation process, those left standing will be well placed to tap into this enormous potential. Writer Nick Kochan

A thoroughly modern exchange

May 5, 2010

Although the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres may only boast a limited number of quoted companies at present, it is fully up to date with the latest technology and legislation, which is likely to attract growing interest going forward. Writer Nick Kochan

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BCEAO works to recapitalise region's banks

May 5, 2010

The governor of the Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Philippe-Henri Dacoury-Tabley, outlines his monetary policy to increase capital and maintain stable inflation levels. Writer Nick Kochan

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Côte d'Ivoire's reforms make headway

May 5, 2010

Côte d'Ivoire's minister for economy and finance, Charles Koffi Diby, has effectively steered the country through the global credit crisis and, as he tells The Banker, his reform policies are beginning to bear fruit. Writer Nick Kochan

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The elephant stirs

May 5, 2010

The optimism over Côte d'Ivoire's economic prospects is well placed. Despite continued political instability, inflation is being kept in check, the economy is growing and the restructuring of the country's debt has been widely praised. Writer Nick Kochan

Egyptian stock market shows strong growth

May 5, 2010

With the Egyptian stock exchange on a high, the EGX chairman, Maged Shakey, explains what is behind its new-found energy. Writer Daniel Maalo

Why Egypt is good to grow

May 5, 2010

Egypt's strong performance throughout the financial crisis is testament to the strong framework put in place by finance minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali, which has left the country in a good position to move forward in the post-crisis world. Writer Daniel Maalo

Era of optimism prevails in Egypt

May 5, 2010

Several years after a significant overhaul, Egypt's banking sector continues to show its promise in spite of the global financial crisis. Writer Daniel Maalo

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Eyes on the prize

May 5, 2010

Retail banking in South Africa has emerged relatively unscathed from the global recession. Bankers are now taking advantage of the upturn, the confidence generated by the forthcoming World Cup hosted in the country and the largely untapped potential presented by the under-banked and unbanked population. Writer Michael Imeson

Funding African infrastructure

May 5, 2010

The parlous state of infrastructure in Africa is one of the main reasons the continent has never achieved its immense potential. The Banker's roundtable attempts to find out how this situation can be rectified and where the money will come from to fund it. Writer Charlie Corbett