FeaturedTransportDeclining used car prices could cause trouble for loansWebAdminNovember 22, 2022 by WebAdminNovember 22, 2022 During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, used car prices saw an unheard-of increase... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedKenya seeks IMF loan worth $2.3 bn to stabilise rising debtInternational Finance Business DeskDecember 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskDecember 8, 2020 The country’s fiscal deficit will increase to 8.3% of GDP in the fiscal year to June 2021 from 7.4% in the current fiscal year... Read more
EconomyFeaturedArgentina to request IMF for an extended fund facilityInternational Finance Business DeskNovember 12, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskNovember 12, 2020 This will allow the country to develop a host of economic reforms and delay repayment of loan worth $44 billion... Read more
FeaturedFinanceProfuturo firms up the Mexican funds marketInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 5, 2020October 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 5, 2020October 13, 2020 The company is recognised for having a solid operational structure and corporate governance to implement best practices... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedEgypt signs $2 bn loan with regional and international banksInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2020 Emirates NBD Capital and First Abu Dhabi Bank are the joint coordinators and lead managers of the deal... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedCo-op Bank restructures loans worth Sh39.2 bn to support distressed clientsInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 14, 2020 The revenue streams of several businesses have been severely impacted by the protracted pandemic... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedKepsa, Mastercard Foundation to loan to 400 MSMEsInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 14, 2020 Both organisations have established a fund which will provide financial aid to MSMEs largely affected by the pandemic... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateKennedy Funding closes $3 mn loan for property development in BrazilInternational Finance Business DeskMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020 Brazil's real estate market is well developed and has an organised property registration system... Read more
BankingFeaturedUAE, Saudi banks expect increase in loan demand in 2020Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 14, 2020March 18, 2020 Dubai Expo 2020, banks’ regional expansion and slowdown in property market are contributing factors to rising credit... Read more
Financeiwoca finds female applicants prompt in repaying small business loansInternational Finance DeskMarch 21, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 21, 2018February 27, 2020 A quarter of female small business owners cite the ability to access traditional funding channels as a key challenge... Read more