Barton Heyman

September 15, 2017

Nigeria Update: CBN mulls digital currency

Following cautious considerations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced arrangement to introduce a digital currency in a move to key into the global adoption […]
September 15, 2017

World Update: Dollar extends gains on US tax hopes but Asia markets sink

The dollar built on its recovery against the yen Thursday on rekindled hopes for Donald Trump’s tax plan but most Asian markets retreated on profit-taking following […]
September 15, 2017

Africa Update: S&P Dow Jones Indices expands African index family

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), an index provider, has expanded its African index coverage with the launch of the S&P Extended East Africa BMI. The […]
September 15, 2017

Africa Update: Global Credit Ratings downgrades UAP Insurance South Sudan

Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has downgraded UAP Insurance South Sudan and accorded it a negative outlook. The South African-based agency cited worse than anticipated performance negatively […]