Top StoriesBNP Paribas, CIC, and Eurazeo launches $446 mn Cooperation FundGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 202001533 The fund will invest in European companies looking to expand in China
Top StoriesNigeria startup Sparkle receives digital banking licenceGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 202002053 The startup is also collaborating with Visa, Microsoft and PwC Nigeria to gain industry expertise
Top StoriesSouth Africa-based healthtech BusyMed secures fundingGBO CorrespondentJune 3, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 3, 202001531 The funds came from local venture capital firm LionPride
Top StoriesSouth Africa resumes domestic air travel for businessesGBO CorrespondentJune 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 2, 202001302 The country is also weighing options to resurrect its flag carrier with state funds
Top StoriesEmirates to add 50 more destinations this monthGBO CorrespondentJune 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 2, 202001414 The carrier resumed passenger flights to nine destinations across the world on May 21
Top StoriesLatam Airlines files for bankruptcy protection; Chile to throw a lifelineGBO CorrespondentJune 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 1, 202002523 It is the largest carrier in the world to request emergency reorganisation as the pandemic continues
Top StoriesAdnoc to cut crude nominations by 5% for JulyGBO CorrespondentJune 1, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJune 1, 202001336 The decision is in line with OPEC’s last month’s decision to reduce supplies
Top StoriesDBSA in talks with lenders to bridge gap in debt capital marketsGBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 29, 202001241 The disturbances in debt capital markets is slowing down the bank's efforts to sell bonds
Top StoriesRussia, OPEC discuss oil cuts ahead of scheduled June meetingGBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 29, 202001322 Some OPEC members are considering output cuts till the end of 2020
Top StoriesUK-based fintech Checkout.com acquires Australia’s PinPaymentsGBO CorrespondentMay 28, 2020 GBO CorrespondentMay 28, 202001697 The deal will allow Checkout.com access Australia’s $33 bn ecommerce market and expands the company’s reach in APAC