Borrowers of digital loans will bear the brunt of the 20 percent tax on fees and…
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Ecobank to Align its Funding with Sustainability Objectives
Ecobank’s debt listing on the London Stock Exchange on 24 June provoked a lot of reactions.…
Bharti Airtel and Tata Group for 5G Solutions
Telecom firm Bharti Airtel announced a strategic partnership with the steel-to-software conglomerate Tata group for 5G…
Asia’s LNG Demand Heats Up
After last year’s coronavirus lockdowns sent liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices plunging below $US2 per million…
Warburg Pincus and Wensheng Asset Management in a JV
U.S. private equity giant Warburg Pincus has set up a China distressed real estate joint venture,…
More Digital Banks in Philippines
Sequoia India-backed Tonik Digital Bank and Singapore-based UNObank have secured licenses in Philippines. The Philippines’ latest…
Virtual Banks in Hong Kong are Eyeing Expansion into Wealth Management Business
Like many online-only banks around the world, some of Hong Kong’s eight licensed virtual banks are…
Etisalat has Announced Plans to Explore 6G
The company has made “considerable efforts” towards 6G realisation by conducting research and developing international standards…
Record Burst of Sales in the Priciest Corners of Dubai Real Estate
The Middle East business hub is the latest city to light up with what Knight Frank…
Qatar Petroleum Starts Sale of Biggest Emerging-Market Debt Offering
Qatar Petroleum is issuing dollar bonds for the first time in 15 years as it seeks…