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Hidden Ownership Links Drive One-Third of Sanctions-Linked Securities, LSEG Data Reveals
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Hidden Ownership Links Drive One-Third of Sanctions-Linked Securities, LSEG Data Reveals

A new dataset from LSEG Risk Intelligence highlights how ownership and control relationships are a major source of hidden sanctions exposure across global securities markets.

How Bank of America and Wells Fargo Benefit from Banking Sector Tailwinds in Early 2026
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How Bank of America and Wells Fargo Benefit from Banking Sector Tailwinds in Early 2026

Bank of America and Wells Fargo, two of the largest U.S. banking institutions, have reported significant growth in earnings driven in part by broader industry and economic tailwinds that have supported financial performance through late 2025 and into 2026.

Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report
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Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has published its Annual Report for 2025, outlining a year of organisational growth, increased member engagement, and expanded activity across Scotland, London, and several African markets. The report highlights SABA’s work in supporting market access, advisory services, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement.

Student Lending in 2026: Navigating Origination Complexity and Disclosure Accuracy
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Student Lending in 2026: Navigating Origination Complexity and Disclosure Accuracy

As 2025 has ended with millions of students completing a fall semester shaped by ongoing economic uncertainty, student lenders are preparing for a 2026 environment defined less by sweeping new rules and more by increasing focus around technical accuracy at origination. Regulators continue to focus on whether lenders are translating the unique structures of student […]

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
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OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire

The OPEC Fund and the AfDB have partnered for nearly five decades, supporting some 120 projects across energy, transport, agriculture, water, health, education and financial sectors with US$1.5 billion in co-financing

While Experts Debate Whether Trump Credit Interest Cap Is Constitutional, Bank Shares Decline
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While Experts Debate Whether Trump Credit Interest Cap Is Constitutional, Bank Shares Decline

President Trump’s plan to cap the credit card interest at 10% for a one-year term has raised fervent discussions among financial industry experts and negatively affected the share price of major U.S. banks and credit card firms.

Cash Serves as a Welcome Alternative to Digital Payment Fatigue
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Cash Serves as a Welcome Alternative to Digital Payment Fatigue

For years, cash was widely viewed as a declining payment method, steadily displaced by cards, mobile wallets, and account-to-account transfers. Yet recent data suggests the narrative is shifting.

Financial Habits Shaping Modern Consumers
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Financial Habits Shaping Modern Consumers

It’s no secret that a growing number of people are rethinking their relationship with money. Some set aside part of their salary, others look for ways to cut everyday expenses, and some try their hand at investing. This is a response to reality: rising prices, economic changes, and a desire to feel grounded and secure. […]

Libya Energy Summit 2026 Secures Top Legal and Advisory Leaders as Country Pursues New Hydrocarbon Growth
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Libya Energy Summit 2026 Secures Top Legal and Advisory Leaders as Country Pursues New Hydrocarbon Growth

Libya’s drive to modernize its oil and gas sector and attract fresh international investment is taking center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, which has confirmed the participation of senior legal, advisory and energy-sector figures.

Hong Kong IPOs Set For a New Record to Surpass $40 Billion in 2026
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Hong Kong IPOs Set For a New Record to Surpass $40 Billion in 2026

After regaining its ground as the world’s top IPO market, Hong Kong is readying to set new records, with $40 billion deal volume forecast for 2026 by PwC.

Seekr and Stephano Slack AI Partnership Set to Transform Financial Auditing and Advisory Services
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Seekr and Stephano Slack AI Partnership Set to Transform Financial Auditing and Advisory Services

Seekr and Stephano Slack have announced a strategic collaboration to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into financial auditing and advisory workflows, dramatically speeding up processes and improving accuracy for firms across the middle market.

African Energy Chamber and ccCASH Join Forces to Channel Climate Finance Directly to African Households
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African Energy Chamber and ccCASH Join Forces to Channel Climate Finance Directly to African Households

The African Energy Chamber has partnered with ccCASH to launch a pan-African clean cooking currency aimed at putting climate finance directly into households and accelerating the adoption of sustainable cooking solutions.

Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75%, Signalling Shift Toward Economic Support
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Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75%, Signalling Shift Toward Economic Support

The Bank of England’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% is remarkable for the UK economy, with wide-ranging implications for consumers, businesses and the payments sector.

African Development Fund Secures Record $11B, Signalling Shift to Africa-Led Investment-Driven Growth
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African Development Fund Secures Record $11B, Signalling Shift to Africa-Led Investment-Driven Growth

The African Development Fund has raised a historic $11 billion for its 17th replenishment, marking a decisive move toward African ownership and a new, investment-focused development model.

African Development Bank Maps AI Path to $1 Trillion GDP Boost by 2035
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African Development Bank Maps AI Path to $1 Trillion GDP Boost by 2035

A new African Development Bank report outlines how artificial intelligence could unlock up to $1 trillion in additional GDP for the countries of Africa by 2035, positioning AI as a practical driver of productivity and inclusive growth across the continent.

UAE Unveils Blueprint to Counter Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime Surge
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UAE Unveils Blueprint to Counter Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime Surge

Cyber-enabled financial crime is accelerating worldwide, and the UAE is taking decisive action to strengthen its national defences, thoroughly researching the scope of a problem and potential solutions in a landmark analytical paper released in cooperation with Themis.

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