Why Startups Fail in Africa
Another promising African startup shuts down. This time, it is Okra, the Nigerian fintech once hailed as a pioneer in Open Banking, which [...]
Methodologies for Unlocking Finance in Africa
For many African countries, traditional sources of finance are no longer sufficient. Domestic revenue is constrained, and debt burdens are growing. Even with [...]
Bank Accelerated-Book-Build & Credit Rating
When a Bank initiates an Accelerated Book-Build (ABB), it is often seen as a fast and efficient way to raise capital from institutional [...]
Credit Rating Agencies in the Era of Stablecoins
The increasing prominence and adoption of stablecoins, especially after the signing of the GENIUS Act in the US by President Donald Trump, present [...]
How Credit Rating Agencies Ensure Market Discipline
Credit Rating Agencies play a vital role in financial markets by providing independent assessments of credit risk. These ratings offer valuable information to [...]
Afrexim Bank Rating Downgrade Questioned by APRM
The recent credit rating downgrade of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has prompted a formal response from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), [...]