KraneShares Launches China “One Belt One Road” ETF
KraneShares, a New York-based exchange traded funds (ETF) provider that specialises in Chinese-focused products, has launched the KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road ETF [...]
Development
Nigeria: United Nations Plans to Promote Investment Outside of Oil Industry
Investing in non-oil industries in Nigeria could enable the country to become more competitive and attract investment, a United Nations agency said on Wednesday. In a press [...]
Bangladesh: 13% Rise in FDI Inflows; But Trade Deficit Exceeds $9 billion
Bangladesh experienced an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 11 months of its previous fiscal year (FY17), according to data released by Bangladesh [...]
Introducing an African ETF That Excludes South Africa
Planning on investing in Africa while avoiding South African equities? You’re in luck. The AMI Big 50 ex-SA ETF, offered by South African-based boutique Cloud Atlas [...]
Uganda: IMF “Impressed” By Economic Progress
Following a three day visit to Uganda, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde issued a statement commending the African nation on its [...]
AfDB Approves New Loans for Nigeria & Tanzania
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has recently approved a series of new loan agreements spanning across Africa, with Nigeria and Tanzania being in the spotlight. [...]
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