Barton Heyman

November 6, 2017

Africa Update: What is fueling Zimbabwe’s record-breaking Bitcoin binge?

The most expensive bitcoin in the world are flying off virtual shelves in Zimbabwe. The price of the digital currency has soared beyond $10,000 over the […]
November 6, 2017

World Update: U.S. unemployment drops to lowest in 17 years

America’s job market got back on its feet in October. The U.S. economy rebounded from the hurricanes and added 261,000 jobs, the best performance of the […]
November 6, 2017

Africa Update: Ghana’s real estate professionals seek Nigerian investors

Professionals in Ghana’s real estate industry are seeking investment partnership opportunities where Nigerians will be able to invest in their country’s property market. Based on this, […]
November 6, 2017

Nigeria Update: FX Transactions on I&E Window Hit $18.36bn, Rates Converge at N360

Following increased portfolio flows into the country, cumulative transactions on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Investors’ and Exporters’ (I&E) foreign exchange window have risen to […]