SMI Africa Council to Host GEMs 3.0 Consultation at New York Climate Week
SMI Africa Council hosts GEMs 3.0 consultation during New York Climate Week to unlock capital flows into emerging markets with new risk data approaches.
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South African Startup Uses Engineers to Implement Enterprise AI

Mexico catastrophe bond faces payout risk from Hurricane Simon

Proposed frameworks to scale investments in emerging markets

AFC Invests 100 Million in Tech Funds

Data rooms evolve for real-time deal scrutiny

Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to strengthen into a hurricane
China Growth Hits 3-Year Low as Trump Drops Tanker Tax Plan
Allocatability Limits Large‑Scale Infrastructure Funding in Africa
PB Fintech Shares Plummet Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
USAA issues new catastrophe bond
The Future of Retail in the Metaverse Age
Artemis ILS NYC Conference Draws Record 400 Attendees
Tourism SMEs face funding gap despite growth

Romania defies European FDI slowdown
Mastering the World of Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Africa’s digital jobs gap widens without sector coordination
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Port congestion worsens as record cargo volumes strain Southern California
Record cargo volumes at Southern California ports cause record congestion, with trucks and rail facing delays of 3.18 and 7.19 days respectively.
Insurers and investors debate cyber risks and ILS market trends
Isaias Strengthens, First 2026 Hurricane Eyes Gulf Coast
Eaton Vance ILS Holdings Hit $777 million
Indian stocks plunge to six-month lows on global pressures
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Record volumes of longevity swaps and reinsurance deals hit
Record volumes of longevity swaps and reinsurance deals hit in 2025, including a £4.8 billion agreement between Lloyds Banking Group and Rothesay Life Plc.
Weather Risk Management Innovations Expand Global Market Options
Accenture Q4 Signals Slowdown for Indian IT Firms
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Artemis ILS NYC Conference Highlights Expanding Market Opportunities
Hannover Re Launches $200M Seventh US Earthquake Cat Bond
IIT Bombay professor denies caste remarks in student death probe
India to finalize Rafale fighter jet deal
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African banks lead with strong returns
African banks delivered 19% ROE in 2024—far exceeding the global 10% average—thanks to interest margins and fee-based income growth.
CardinalStone closes $76 million for West Africa fund
CardinalStone raises $76M for its West Africa private equity fund, fueling SME growth in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal.
Africa50 Raises Capital to Scale Infrastructure
Africa50 raises capital to scale infrastructure across the continent with new funding commitments. BII commits $20M to the IAF fund.
Nigeria capital markets rebound thanks to reforms
Foreign exchange liberalization in Nigeria has dismantled many of the barriers that previously constrained cross‑border capital flows, allowing market.
Transition Managers Preserve Value During Strategy Changes
Transition managers help pension funds and investment managers preserve value during portfolio strategy changes, effectively reducing execution risks.
Access Bank urges collaboration to boost intra-African trade
Access Bank urges collaboration to boost intra-African trade. Learn how policymakers and businesses can unlock economic potential at the Africa Trade Conference
BII invests £1.07bn in Africa in 2025
British International Investment invests £1.07bn in Africa in 2025, with US$1bn committed to climate finance. Discover BII's strategic focus on emerging markets
AFC Invests 100 Million in Tech Funds
AFC invests $100 million in tech funds to support Africa's digital economy growth, expected to contribute $700 billion to GDP by 2050.
Satrix Launches Botswana ETFs on BSE
Satrix expands into Botswana with new ETFs on BSE, giving local investors access to global markets. Discover the new products and trading details here.
Standard Bank backs CANAL+ JSE listing plan
Standard Bank advises CANAL+ on its secondary JSE listing, expanding investor access in Africa without issuing new shares.