Banking and FinanceTop StoriesTyme to rollout services in the PhilippinesGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021March 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021March 17, 202101221 Tyme will cater to the underbanked and underserved population of the Philippines through its digital banking model
EconomyIssue 01 - 2021MAGAZINEThe formation of the world’s largest trading blocGBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 202101734 The deal will increase global GDP by $500 billion in the next 10 years
TelecomTop StoriesMasMovil launches financial servicesGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101310 MasMovil will soon roll out services such as debit cards, current account and others
CurrencyTop StoriesIMF backs CBN on cryptocurrency transactions banGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 202101148 The CBN recently issued a circular to all banks stating that all banks must close the accounts that deal with cryptocurrency
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesSohar Port to be expanded in the futureGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101853 The expansion is expected to bolster Sohar Ports’ potential in the regional and international levels in the segment of cargo and container handling
LogisticsTop StoriesKuehne+Nagel to acquire Apex InternationalGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 202101599 Apex International was incorporated in 2001 and has expanded its presence across Asia and beyond
AviationTop StoriesIAG raises $3.4 bn liquidity to remain resilientGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 202101107 IAG has reduced its spending in the past 12 months like any other airline
Top StoriesWealth ManagementSpain seeks foreign investors for EU recovery projectsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 202101089 The Spanish government expects to boost the fund’s effectiveness towards the economy through co-investment from private investors and sovereign funds
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesAccess Bank rolls out accelerator programmeGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 202101292 The initiative will provide ₦10 mn to the top three finalists as part of the programme
EnergyTop StoriesIndonesian coal majors focus on coal gasification projectsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 202101450 The country’s coal mining major Bukit Asam (PTBA) plans to establish a coal-to-DME processing facility this year