CurrencyTop StoriesIMF backs CBN on cryptocurrency transactions banGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 202101165 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, 202101882 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, 202101629 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, 202101122 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, 202101104 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, 202101315 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, 202101475 The country’s coal mining major Bukit Asam (PTBA) plans to establish a coal-to-DME processing facility this year
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesNatWest records £351 mn operating loss in 2020GBO CorrespondentFebruary 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 19, 202101168 NatWest recorded £3.24 billion of net impairment loss last year. However, the bank achieved £277 million worth of cost reduction
Asset ManagementTop StoriesNigeria mulls property sale to raise fundsGBO CorrespondentFebruary 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 19, 202101117 The disinvestment strategies for the properties are different. Some of them will be share sales, core investors or some of the sales will be concessions
EconomyTop StoriesEgypt’s Nafeza Project to foster logistics sectorGBO CorrespondentFebruary 19, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 19, 202101454 The project is expected to create a bridge between the country’s land, maritime and air with each other