EconomyFeaturedMAS investing S$2.38 bn to make Singapore a low-carbon economyWebAdminJune 9, 2021 by WebAdminJune 9, 2021 This latest move is a part of a plan developed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore so that an orderly transition happens while shifting to a low carbon economy... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedJP Morgan asset management launches growth equity platformWebAdminJune 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021 The financial firm launched JP Morgan private capital and announced two new managing partners; Christopher Dawe and Osei Van Horne... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyAbsa launches procurement portal for SMMEs in South AfricaWebAdminJune 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021June 8, 2021 The user-friendly procurement portal will let small, medium, and micro enterprises apply and verify as supplier... Read more
FeaturedMarketsGlobal bond investors will have access to the Saudi bond marketWebAdminJune 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021 The Saudi market is priced at $2.5 tn and global bond investigators can access the market without applying for Qualified Foreign investor status... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceOil behemoth Aramco begins Islamic bond saleWebAdminJune 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021 The sukuk sale, which began on June 7th, is expected to conclude on June 17th... Read more
BankingFeaturedUNObank and Tonik receive digital banking licenses in the PhilippinesWebAdminJune 8, 2021 by WebAdminJune 8, 2021 With their new digital banking license, the banks aim to bridge the financial inclusion gap in the region... Read more
FeaturedTelecomVodacom KZN deploys 84 base stations in coastal South African provinceWebAdminJune 7, 2021 by WebAdminJune 7, 2021 Vodacom has announced that they will use the funds to provide 95% 4G coverage in the province by 2022... Read more
FeaturedFinanceEgypt’s NBE receives $100 mn from EBRD to support SMEsWebAdminJune 7, 2021 by WebAdminJune 7, 2021 The funds will be used to help the local SMEs to help improve the use of energy, water, and land resources... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateProperty sales surge by 250% during the first five months of 2021: EmaarWebAdminJune 7, 2021 by WebAdminJune 7, 2021 The developer also mentioned that the total sales reached up to Dh10.5 bn, compared to Dh3 bn recorded the previous year... Read more
FeaturedFintechIndonesian fintech company Amartha raises $7.5 mn from NorfundWebAdminJune 7, 2021 by WebAdminJune 7, 2021 These funds will be used to support environment-friendly business and to fund loans for women micro-entrepreneurs in Indonesia’s rural areas... Read more