Keywords: Finance


Tanger Med receives investment-grade ratings above Morocco’s sovereign score

Tanger Med is strengthening its position in international financial markets after Tanger Med Port Authority secured credit ratings from two major global rating agencies, a move expected to increase investor confidence and broaden access to international financing. Moody's Ratings assigned the port......

Kenya expects budget deficit to narrow to 3.6% of GDP in 2027/28 fiscal year

Kenya expects its budget deficit to decline significantly in the 2027/28 fiscal year, as the government projects improved fiscal management and stronger economic performance, according to a senior official from the Finance Ministry. Chris Kiptoo, Principal Secretary at the Finance Ministry, said the......

French Parliament approves state property reform to improve public asset management and cut costs

France has adopted a major reform of its public property management system after the French Parliament gave final approval to legislation creating a dedicated state-owned property company tasked with overseeing government real estate. The measure is intended to reduce operating costs, improve the management......

Kalshi launches election forecasting hub ahead of US midterm elections

Prediction market platform Kalshi has launched a new digital hub dedicated to tracking the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, offering users access to real-time forecasts, polling information, fundraising figures and historical election data. The New York-based company said the platform is designed to......

London Stock Exchange prepares 24-hour trading platform to meet global demand

The London Stock Exchange is preparing to expand its trading hours with the launch of a new platform designed to give investors greater access to financial markets outside traditional session times. The new service, known as LSE 24, is expected to allow trading from 5:00 p.m. until 7:50 a.m. London......

Morocco ranks 62nd globally in the 2026 financial secrecy index

Morocco ranked 62nd out of 141 countries and jurisdictions in the 2026 Financial Secrecy Index, according to a report published by the Tax Justice Network. The Kingdom moved up one position compared with the previous edition, highlighting its continued presence in global assessments of financial transparency......

Attijariwafa Bank named Morocco’s best investment bank for 2026

Attijariwafa Bank has been recognized as Morocco’s best investment bank for 2026 by Euromoney, marking another major achievement for one of the country’s leading financial institutions. The award acknowledges the bank’s performance in investment banking and its contribution to financing......

US banks poised to support Japan’s $550 billion investment initiative in the United States

Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, are nearing agreements to help finance projects under Japan's $550 billion investment commitment in the United States, marking a significant step in implementing one of the largest cross-border investment initiatives between the two allies. According to sources......

Sterling strengthens as John Healey takes over as UK finance minister

The British pound posted modest gains on Tuesday after John Healey was appointed as the United Kingdom's new finance minister, with investors turning their attention to the government's fiscal strategy under recently appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Sterling rose 0.15% against the U.S.......