Category: Banking & Financial Services
Africa Banking & Financial Services
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Debit Cards in South Africa
... cards has also benefited from infrastructure developments, supported by diversified offerings from emerging players. One example is PayFast, which has introduced free in-store POS terminals in South Africa, a significant step for a company primarily ... Read More
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Peer to Peer Lending Market, By Investor (Individuals, Institutional Investors, and Others (Wealth Management Firms, Family Offices, etc.)), By Platform Type (Lending Platforms, Equity-based Crowdfunding Platforms, Invoice Trading Platforms, and Others (Donation-based, Reward-based, etc.)), By End User (Retail Investors, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Startups, and Others (Individuals, Large Enterprises, etc.)), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... traditional banking institution. Over the past decade, Peer to Peer Lending has emerged as an innovative alternative model of financing that connects people who need money with those who want to invest funds. The growth ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Angola
... the oil sector. Elevated inflation, fiscal consolidation efforts, and continued dry weather conditions thwart the potential for higher real GDP growth. We forecast economic growth to ease to 2.9% in 2025 from 4.5% in 2024. Read More
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Credit Cards in Morocco
... due to limited consumer awareness, but also continues to suffer from a negative perception amongst locals due to fear of falling into financial difficulty, and concerns over fraud when transacting online. The application process for ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Morocco
... to see the strongest increases. Key players seeking to remain relevant have been rapidly adapting their offer with an innovative, wider range of products, characterised by simpler, more flexible lending terms and conditions, such as ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Morocco
... reliability of paying with existing money, rather than borrowed funds. This card type also continues to benefit from the expansion of financial inclusion, with such offerings often positioned as the primary entry point to banking ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Morocco
... increasingly prefer debit card offerings, and their greater flexibility in transactions. The category also faces intensified competition from digital wallets, which have been benefiting from improved internet penetration, with such options gaining traction for online ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Morocco
... rates in Morocco. The latest report from Bank Al-Maghrib reflects this trend, which indicates that individuals with high incomes exceeding MAD6,000 per month hold the majority of the debt, at 64% with the debt ratio ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Middle East and Africa
... payment method in a number of countries, especially the African nations. Nevertheless, electronic and card payments are expected to continue gaining ground in the coming years, particularly given the stated ambitions of many countries to ... Read More
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Middle East & Africa Contactless Payments Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Payment Mode (Smartphones, Smart Cards, PoS Terminals, and Others), Components (Hardware, Solutions, and Services), and Industry Verticals (Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Media and Entertainment, and Others)
... from 2023 to 2031. Voice-Based Payments with Voice Match Confirmation Bolster Middle East & Africa Contactless Payments Market Powered by machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and neural language processing (NLP), voice assistants help accomplish ... Read More
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Kenya Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... a CAGR of 23.4%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected to ... Read More
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Nigeria Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... a CAGR of 23.1%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.0% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected to ... Read More
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South Africa Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... achieving a CAGR of 23.5%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected ... Read More
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Egypt Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... a CAGR of 53.0%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 23.2% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected to ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Malawi
... expected reopening of a uranium mine in September. However, the economy continues to be plagued by high inflation, rising public debt (which constrains fiscal spending), and forex and fuel shortages. As a result, we have ... Read More
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Africa Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... a CAGR of 29.4%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected to ... Read More
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POS Terminal in Middle East & Africa
... also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights A POS terminal is a device used by merchants to process payments and complete ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Namibia
... diamond production and drought-induced losses in agricultural output. The external outlook has weakened somewhat since our previous forecast due to subdued expectations of global monetary policy easing and uncertainty over a looming global trade war. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Lesotho
... electricity subsectors. We expect economic growth to accelerate to 2.8% in 2025 (from 2.1% in 2024), the highest figure in almost a decade and boosted by phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP-II). Read More
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Credit Cards in Nigeria
... households battled against challenging economic conditions, with existing cardholders using their credit cards to meet their financial obligations. Nevertheless, overall performance was hampered by rising interest rate in response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Nigeria
... domestic card scheme set to compete with other card operators due to its convenience and affordability, as well as the rapid expansion of payment infrastructure like POS machines. In addition, rising concerns over fraud have ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Nigeria
... cards have benefitted from expansion in digital offerings which facilitate secure online payments. Such cards are attractive to the growing number of tech-savvy shoppers in Nigeria. The momentum gained by pre-paid cards can be linked ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Algeria
... be even longer if the group again misses its demand forecast for the year. If Algeria's oil output returns to normal levels beyond Q1, even if only gradually, this would be positive. Nevertheless, our projection ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Nigeria
... depreciation of the Naira dampened demand for foreign-denominated credit cards. The situation was exacerbated by rising interest rates from the Central Bank to tackle rising inflation. Higher interest rates effectively reduced demand for large loans, ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Nigeria
... towards mobile transactions and digital payment solutions, thanks to higher smartphone penetration and the expansion of fintech products. For example, 3.0 Verse has partnered with Pal Remit to launch virtual debit cards in Nigeria. Despite ... Read More
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