FeaturedMAGAZINEAPac, Middle East lead trade finance digitalisationGBO CorrespondentJuly 3, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 3, 202002013 While the right technology is available, the missing link is the regulations and a clear guidance
Top StoriesBarclays granted private banking licence in South AfricaGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001904 The licence will enable the bank to expand its customer base allowing it to offer advisory and discretionary products and services
Top StoriesOil giant Petrobras to lay off 20% of its workforceGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001590 Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras could let go around 20 percent of its workforce as it plans to slim down and refocus on core businesses,
FeaturedMAGAZINE2020: A year of big IPO washouts?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202002064 2019 witnessed the biggest share sale ever as Saudi Aramco went public in December – what will happen to IPOs in 2020?
FeaturedMAGAZINEAfrica’s efforts in digital transformation is vastGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202003051 The continent is in a rush to fully embrace digitisation for its nationals, governments and the economy at large in the coming decade
FeaturedMAGAZINEBlockchain is disruptiveGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001755 The banks are using blockchain to improve trade finance, strengthen KYC and streamline transactions
FeaturedMAGAZINECentral bank digital currencies may soon become a realityGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001814 The launch of Facebook Libra has pushed many central banks to fast-track the launch of CBDCs
FeaturedMAGAZINECOVID-19 and oil price war: Double whammy for Gulf nationsGBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001436 As global demand for crude remains low due to Covid-19 — the oil price war only adds to the Gulf nations’ distress
FeaturedMAGAZINEWill China become leader in AI by 2030?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202004816 The New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan is pivotal to deliver on China’s potential in predictive technology
FeaturedMAGAZINEIs Huawei’s global dominance under threat?GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 2020 GBO CorrespondentJuly 2, 202001731 Huawei wants to lead the global 5G revolution, however, the US is on a diplomatic mission to stop Huawei’s dominance