Category: Financial Services
Africa Financial Services
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Central Bank of Egypt - Strategic SWOT Insights - A 360° Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence and Operational KPI’s, and Recent Trends
... easily accessible overview of Central Bank of Egypt 's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Egypt
... exports going to the US, the immediate economic effect is negligible. However, broader global trade tensions could indirectly affect Egypt through higher business costs and reduced global investment, creating ripple effects that challenge consumption and ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Ghana
... the US, the broader global uncertainty is expected to mildly dampen domestic activity by curbing trade flows and slowing private investment. Nevertheless, our outlook on Ghana’s economy remains relatively optimistic. Recent progress, such as reforms ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - South Africa
... confidence during the first quarter suggests a deterioration in the outlook for household expenditure. Given that consumption has been one of the few areas in which the South African economy has shown some semblance of ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Rwanda
... eastern DRC. Additionally, a potential reduction in agricultural output due to predicted below-average rainfall in H1 2025 supports a more moderate growth outlook. While the services sector remains a key growth driver, tourism encounters challenges ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Malawi
... compared with last year's severe drought will increase overall agricultural production; that said, heavy rains in some areas have adversely affected the quality of crops, moderating our expectation for a strong recovery in the sector. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Sierra Leone
... country's agricultural sector also remains exposed to the vagaries of weather. That said, recent IMF disbursements should support growth in foreign exchange reserves, allowing local authorities to stabilise the currency and contain inflationary pressures this ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Niger
... connects the Agadem oilfield in Niger with the Beninese Port of Sèmè-Kpodji. While this comes as a boon to economic growth and assists local authorities in reducing dependence on foreign aid, political tensions threaten this ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Algeria
... companies were poised to pay a 30% tariff on goods sent to the US. However, a week later, on April 9, Mr Trump paused tariffs above 10% on all countries except China. Thus, Algeria is ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Lesotho
... previously tariff-free thanks to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) ‒ will significantly impact Lesotho's economy due to its heavy reliance on textile exports to the US. As a result, we forecast economic growth ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Namibia
... ‒ boosted personal consumption. The external outlook has weakened since our previous forecast due to increased US trade protectionist measures, which will have a modest and indirect albeit adverse impact on domestic exports and consumption. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Egypt
... baseline tariff on goods exported to the US. However, Cairo should still feel the effect of harsher tariffs on other countries as it is expected to result in lower global economic growth. The increase in ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - South Africa
... forecast to reflect increased stagflation risks. Real GDP growth for 2025 is revised down to 1.0% from 1.5% previously due to expectations of reduced merchandise trade and lower private sector investment in the near term. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Ghana
... key drag on private sector activity, we believe prospects of price stability have improved: the cedi has been relatively stable since February, trading between GHȼ15.30/$ and GHȼ15.50/$ and consumer price inflation fell to a five-month ... Read More
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Mozambique Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... a detailed outlook by product category for Mozambique's insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium accepted and ceded, profitability ratios, and premium by line of business, ... Read More
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Tanzania Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... a detailed outlook by product category for Tanzania's insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium accepted and ceded, profitability ratios, and premium by line of business, ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Burundi
... y/y in Q1, fuelled by heightened geopolitical tensions. Arabica coffee prices rose by 88.4% y/y over the same period due to adverse weather conditions in key producing regions. Key risks to our real GDP outlook ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Benin
... confidence is increasing, as evidenced by Benin's successful $500m Eurobond sale in January 2025. Meanwhile, price pressures remain moderate, and fiscal consolidation efforts are yielding positive results. That said, challenges persist, including climate risks, regional ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Comoros
... consumption. We have raised our forecast for average real GDP growth between 2026 and 2030 by 0.6 ppt to 3.8% p.a. in line with the IMF. Downside risks include the island nation's ongoing inflationary pressures ... Read More
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Digital Art Authentication Blockchain Platforms Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Technology Type [Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Smart Contracts, and Others], Application, Platform Type, End User, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034
... Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Technology Type [Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Smart Contracts, and Others], Application, Platform Type, End User, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Libya
... relatively flat over the next three years, leaving the government with limited growth prospects for oil-related revenues. However, the country has attracted interest from global oil operators who are keen to invest in hydrocarbon exploration. Read More
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Residential Real Estate Market, By Property Type (Apartments/Flats, Independent Houses/Villas, Condominiums, and Townhouses/Row Houses), By Price Range (Affordable Housing, Mid-Range Housing, and Luxury Housing), By Location (Urban Areas, Suburban Areas, and Rural Areas) By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... incentives for affordable housing and sustainable construction are playing a crucial role in market expansion. Despite favorable trends, challenges such as fluctuating interest rates, economic uncertainties, and regulatory complexities continue to impact market dynamics. Market ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Mozambique
... hundreds of deaths and a sharp contraction in GDP in Q4. Recent talks between the new government and the main presidential rival to ease post-election tensions suggest that business conditions could soon return to normal. ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Eswatini
... (Sacu) receipts in the upcoming FY is expected to be offset by rising tax revenues. A partial drawdown of E1.0bn from the Sacu Revenue Stabilisation Fund will further support fiscal revenues. The substantial shift in ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Togo
... activity, and infrastructure investment. Sustaining this momentum will require economic diversification and investment in productivity-enhancing sectors. Structural weaknesses also persist, especially regarding fiscal management. Ultimately, we predict growth to slow to 5.5% this year – ... Read More
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