Two things stand out this past week. First the gold mini-crash and second the failure of the broader indices to make new all-time highs. For the...
Regulations that were signed into Brazilian law on 28 February of this year have experienced a two month delay in their implementation. The law, which was...
The US has never been more divided and this is being felt in the markets. The outcome of the presidential election will have a profound influence...
Containerized freight moving through the African continent’s ports is exploding. Even during any period of global deceleration, the continent’s container traffic continues growing. Yet, despite this...
It is unusual to hear that a large number of industry stakeholders want stricter regulations, but this is exactly what is happening in crypto. Although this...
In addition to microloans, microfinance institutions are increasingly offering savings accounts, insurance products and other related services, expanding the range of income-generating activities microfinance enables. When...
French startup Rainbow, founded last year, is successfully breaking into the cannabis market. Billing itself as a “cannabis tech” startup, they successfully raised €1 million from...
Setting record lows, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) plunged below the 1500 mark in mid-march of this year as the COVID-19 crisis evolved. Once...
Circle, a Brazilian startup accelerator focused on marketing technology, announced a significant investment in MKT Bank. Targeting marketing and communication firms and professional freelancers, MKT Bank...
A survey of African fund managers has found governance, sound regulations, and access to market and price data are key concerns in investment decisions made in...