Burkina Faso’s Coris Bank Knocks on Cameroon’s Door
Coris Bank International has incorporated a Cameroonian subsidiary with CFA26 billion (€40M) in share capital in Douala, pending COBAC and...
July 12, 2026Topic
Banking
A Senegalese Billionaire Takes His Bank Public in Abidjan
Bridge Bank IPO opens July 20: Yerim Sow’s Abidjan lender sells 20% for $118 million ahead of a BRVM listing,...
July 10, 2026
Barbados Now Guarantees Credit Union Savings, but Only Up to $12,500
Barbados deposit insurance now covers credit union savings for the first time, protecting 200,000+ members under the existing BBD 25,000...
July 10, 2026
Congo’s Rawbank Probe Puts Its Biggest Bank on Edge
The Rawbank probe touches the billionaire Rawji family behind DR Congo's biggest lender. Prosecutors stress no offence is proven; a...
July 10, 2026
The Co-Founder of South African Bank Capitec Borrows $402 Million Against His Shares
Michiel le Roux raised $402 million against 1.37 million Capitec shares, a JSE filing shows - liquidity without selling for...
July 10, 2026
A Judge Says Two of Brazil’s Biggest Banks Helped Hide Americanas Debt
A federal judge saw indications that Itaú and Santander hid Americanas fraud debts. Itaú flatly denies any coordination as courts...
July 10, 2026
Brazil’s Banks Turn to Mexico After US Brands Its Gangs Terrorists
Brazil banks quietly called Mexican peers after Washington labeled PCC and CV terrorists—one compliance slip could sever their access to...
June 22, 2026
Stability Marks Cabo Verde’s Banking Sector Amid Global Challenges
Cape Verde's financial system has shown resilience and stability amidst controversies and global economic challenges
January 24, 2024
Brazilian central bank sees signs of stabilization despite inflation
Brazilian Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto described inflation in Brazil as "quite high," although he sees signs of stabilization.
August 16, 2022