BankingFeaturedBank of Africa to launch a new innovative offering for South to North money transfersInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 In order to do so, it has partnered with Sopra Banking Software (SBS)... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceSwiss Re to invest $200 mn in a new parent company called DefinityInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 It will serve as the parent company to Economical Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, Petline Insurance and Sonnet Insurance... Read more
AviationFeaturedMalaysia gives greenlight for Boeing 737 MAX to return to serviceInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 3, 2021 The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia imposed a ban on the aircraft previously in 2019... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingSohar Port in Oman to introduce bunkering servicesInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2021 Sohar Port and Freezone signed an agreement with Hormuz Marine... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyVC LoftyInc Capital announces fund to invest in tech startups across AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2021 The LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund 3 will invest nearly $10 mn in tech businesses in Africa... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasOil prices dip as OPEC+ agrees to gradual output hikesInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 2, 2021 Brent crude was down by 0.2%, at $71.43 a barrel on Thursday... Read more
FeaturedFintechBrazilian fintech Nubank acquires Spin Pay to boost payment offeringsInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 The deal will also help Nubank expand the portfolio to offer its popular instant payments platform Pix... Read more
FeaturedFinanceLondon Stock Exchange sets up sustainable financial innovation lab in SingaporeInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 The lab has backing from Monetary Authority of Singapore and plans to expand innovation and advanced technology throughout the country... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedCentral Bank of Nigeria caps transfer limit for e-Naira at N50,000International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 According to the central bank, e-Naira will be officially unveiled later this year... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsMalaysia’s iSend Logistics expands last-mile delivery services across countryInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 The planned expansion will be carried out in partnership with Ikobana... Read more