TelecomTop StoriesTelecom firm TIM submits proposal for Brazil’s 5G spectrum auctionGBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021October 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021October 28, 20210987 The telco plans to invest $390 mn
Ports and ShippingTop StoriesMarket leaders in COP26 summit announces to decarbonise international shipping by 2050GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 28, 202101086 Industry leaders call for decarbinising international shipping by 2050 at COP26 This action saw a partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the World Economic Forum,
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesAccess Bank to merge its Zambian unit with African Banking CorporationGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101654 This news comes just nine months after Access Bank bought the subsidiary
Islamic BankingTop StoriesIslamic Development Bank raises $1.7 bn through Islamic bond sale on NASDAQ DubaiGBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 27, 202101313 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, 202101117 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, 202102679 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, 202101196 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, 202101350 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, 202101380 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, 202101603 The Subscription Economy has grown by more than 435 percent over the last 9 years