Islamic BankingTop StoriesIslamic Development Bank raises $1.7 bn through Islamic bond sale on NASDAQ DubaiGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101388 IsDB is now the largest Sukuk issuer on Nasdaq Dubai with a total value of $18.8bn through 13 issuances
Oil and GasTop StoriesBlackRock CEO Larry Fink says oil prices might reach $100/barrelGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101206 Brent crude oil fell 28 cents to $85.71 per barrel in trading
FeatureIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINETelecom5G is changing Brazil’s telecom sectorGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202102832 The introduction of 5G in Brazil could help sectors like public health and education, which were deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
InsuranceTop StoriesBrazil-based insurtech Justos raises $35.8 mn to improve auto insurance processGBO CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021October 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021October 27, 202101272 The funding round was attended by SoftBank’s Latin American Fund and GGV
EnergyTop StoriesSingapore’s Sunseap to develop solar farms in IndonesiaGBO CorrespondentOctober 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 26, 202101421 This project will aid Singapore and Indonesia to meet their green energy goals
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesNigerian digital bank Brass raises $1.7 mn funding to expand into Kenya and South AfricaGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 202101481 The funding round was attended by Ventures Platform, Acuity Ventures, Hustle Funds to name a few
Banking and FinanceInterviewIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEThe Subscription economy is growing amid Covid-19GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 202101673 The Subscription Economy has grown by more than 435 percent over the last 9 years
InterviewIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEDigital identity can transform Africa’s economic landscapeGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021October 26, 202101894 The global digital identity solutions market size is forecasted to grow from $23.3 bn in 2021 to $49.5 bn by 2026
TechnologyTop StoriesSTC Solutions signs $53.66 mn deal with Saudi Telecom to build data centres in NEOMGBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 25, 202101926 The contract will contribute to building the data centre’s cloud platform and other infrastructures
AnalysisBanking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEThe secret behind Latin America’s fintech boomGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 202101772 Countries like Mexico and Brazil are leading the way and an increase interest by venture capitalists helping the economy grow