The Trade Desk, a prominent advertising technology company based in Ventura, California, has appointed Alex Kayyal as its new chief financial officer, effective August 21. Kayyal will succeed Laura Schenkein, …
Nigerian investment manager ARM has unveiled the ARM African Trade Finance Fund (AATFF), a new initiative aimed at expanding trade finance access for African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by …
Absa Bank Kenya has pledged Ksh. 4 billion ($31 million) to support affordable housing initiatives in Kenya, up from its previous Ksh. 3 billion ($23.2 million) investment, through its partnership …
HSBC’s Global Trade Solutions unit reported a revenue increase to $1.37 billion in the first half of 2025, up from $1.3 billion in the same period last year, despite uncertainties …
African nations must reduce their heavy reliance on commodity exports to achieve sustainable growth, but a sharp decline in international project finance is hampering critical infrastructure development, according to recent …
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TheCFO Magazine’s CFO of the Week: Mourindi Boubé of Vista Bank Group
Mourindi Boubé serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Vista Bank Group, a role he has held since 2022 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. With over a decade of expertise …
Absa Bank Kenya has officially reopened its newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City, marking a significant step in enhancing financial services for individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in …
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TheCFO Magazine’s CFO of the Week: John Githiomi of Rubis Energy Kenya Plc
John Githiomi is a seasoned financial executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in the energy sector, currently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director at Rubis …
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) hosted a dynamic workshop aimed at equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools and knowledge to tap …
