Over the last 10 years, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index has assessed financial development in African countries based on measures of market accessibility, openness and transparency. It tracks progress across 29 sub-Saharan African countries through a survey of more than 50 organisations based in the region. Supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for […]
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The 10th edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will launch at the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will bring together policy-makers and financial market participants from across sub-Saharan Africa to assess this year’s developments and discuss practical ideas for further improvements. It is an opportunity for policy-makers
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As geopolitical fragmentation, persistent market volatility and technological change reshape the global financial landscape, central banks are reassessing reserve management while balancing the core objectives of safety, liquidity and return. Evolving currency dynamics, geopolitical risks and advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the strategic and operational considerations underpinning reserve management. Held during the IMF–World Bank
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