AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade Finance: CPayant says its explainable AI credit scoring has helped more than 75% of applicant African businesses secure financing, including one importer whose credit line rose from $250,000 to $1.2 million. Capital Markets: Dangote Refinery is targeting a December 8 start for trading after its ₦2.15 trillion share offer, pending approvals. Growth Outlook: The IMF expects sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.5% this year and next, but warns rising inflation, debt costs and weaker aid could strain the recovery. Banking Deals: Nedbank has taken control of Kenya’s NCBA in a KSh107.7 billion transaction, reshaping East Africa’s banking landscape. Energy Finance: Africa’s new $5 billion Energy Bank has launched in Abuja to fund projects as traditional lenders retreat from some fossil-fuel investments. Investment Access: Kenya’s CMA proposes cutting the minimum REIT investment from KSh5 million to KSh100,000 to attract retail investors and finance property development. Regional Payments: East African Community states are working on an integrated payment system to lower transaction costs and reduce reliance on the US dollar.
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