The governor of Portugal’s central bank talks to Peter Wise about the how country’s economy is making up for lost time.
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CGD's chief looks beyond bank's turnaround
June 3, 2019The chief executive of state-owned Caixa Geral de Depósitos tells The Banker how a recapitalisation package helped turn around Portugal’s largest bank after six years of losses.
From despair to dividends: how Portugal's banks brought good news to Europe
June 3, 2019After a tough few years, the banking sector in Portugal is back on track, paying dividends on profits, and gathering steam for future growth.
Portugal’s economy moves from neutral to first gear
June 3, 2019Portugal’s economy has successfully turned a corner, surpassing its potential growth rate. However, economic imbalances persist.
Mozambique's banks swim against the tide
October 1, 2018Banks in Mozambique are finding ways to thrive amid a period of low economic growth. Peter Wise looks at how they are remaining profitable in such an environment.
Mozambique’s economy awaits a gas-powered revival
October 1, 2018While waiting for its liquid natural gas projects to start paying off, Mozambique continues to fight a budget deficit and political instability. Peter Wise reports.
Angola banks maintain profitability amid hopes of speedier reforms
September 3, 2018Angola knows it must diversify away from oil and is lucky to have alternative possibilities waiting in the wings. But it is slow going, say the country's banks.
Angola finance minister forecasts imminent return to growth
September 3, 2018Angola’s finance minister talks to Peter Wise about diversifying the economy away from oil, tackling a shortage of foreign exchange and lifting economic growth.
Can Angola’s new business-friendly government kick-start the economy?
September 3, 2018Change is coming to Angola’s formerly state-focused economy, including anti-corruption and pro-business measures.
Portugal’s banks prepare for next wave of challenges
May 1, 2018Having emerged from bailout and recession, Portugal's banks are gearing up to contend with digitalisation, further regulation and tougher competition in a still-crowded market. Most of them are relying on decent levels of growth, capitalisation and provision for bad loans to see them through, as Peter Wise reports.