AviationTop StoriesViva Colombia to start flying to ArgentinaGBO CorrespondentSeptember 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 13, 202101102 The airline received authorisation to launch a few routes between the two countries
TelecomTop StoriesMTN announces mobile money partnership with FlutterwaveGBO CorrespondentSeptember 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 13, 202101974 The partnership will enable businesses to receive payment via MTB Mobile Money (MoMo)
MarketsTop StoriesDubai Financial Market introduces three new futures equity contractGBO CorrespondentSeptember 13, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 13, 202101762 The new contract will include stocks of Dubai Investments, DFM Company and Shuaa Capital
FintechTop StoriesEgyptian fintech MNT-Halan receives funding of $120 mn to drive further innovationGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202101435 The funding round was attended by investors like Apis Growth Fund II, Development Partners International and Lorax Capital partners
FintechTop StoriesAddi secures $75 mn funding to bring BNPL to Latin AmericaGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202101442 The company will use these funds to scales its operations in Colombia and Brazil
Asset ManagementTop StoriesAl Dhabi Capital starts MENA-based equities fundGBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 9, 202101468 The asset manager is based in Abu Dhabi Global Market
AviationFeaturedEthiopian Airlines to bring back Boeing 737 MAX back to service in JanuaryGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021September 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021September 8, 202101097 Chief executive Tewolde GebreMariam is convinced that the aircraft is safe to fly
CurrencyFeaturedBitcoin crashes 17% after El Salvador makes it legal tenderGBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 8, 20210949 The crypto fell as low as $43,050 on Tuesday
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesStanChart partners with Singapore Union to launch a digital-only bankGBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 202101393 The lender will invest $107mn and own 60% of the bank in partnership with BetaPlus
EconomyTop StoriesSouth American nations growing by 5.9% in 2021:UNGBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 2021 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 7, 202101295 The UN projected a slowdown of 2.9% in 2022