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Cabo Verde
25 January 2019

Cabo Verde government takes over biggest bank
The government of Cabo Verde has taken a majority stake in the country’s largest bank, Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde (CECV), and the company that was previously its largest shareholder has sold its entire holding.
Angola
16 January 2019

IMF adds to Angola´s external credibility, but brings price hike concerns
The new Angolan government´s effort to boost Angola´s image as a foreign investment destination will be assisted by the new Extended Credit Facility  (ECF) between the country and IMF, but for companies and the population some of the policies agreed will mean worrisome price hikes.
Angola
08 January 2019

Central bank talks the talk on Angolan bank reform
Two Angolan banks had their licences revoked on 2 January after missing the 31 December deadline to meet new capital requirements imposed by the National Bank of Angola (BNA)
Mozambique
18 September 2018

Timid return of international support for Mozambique
Among African countries, Mozambique was always considered an example of good governance by foreign donors. They supported the country by putting financial resources into its budget and many social programs.
Cabo Verde
06 September 2018

Insurance Mediation in Cabo Verde has New Rules
Insurance undertakings continue to have to comply with the obligations relating to the accounting and reporting system for the Bank of Cabo Verde relating to their analytical situation for the purposes of the Chart of Accounts for Insurance Companies.
Mozambique
29 August 2018

China´s Bison and Geocapital Combine to Strengthen Mozambique´s Banco Mais
Having recently finalized a deal to begin investment banking in Portugal, Bison Capital Financial Holdings of Hong Kong is also moving to Mozambique. It has reached a partnership deal with Geocapital, until now the bank´s biggest shareholder.
Cabo Verde
27 July 2018

New panorama on the banking system of Cabo Verde
The Cabo Verde banking system started a process of rapid change in 2017, a new reality is now visible, with the second largest bank in the hands of the State and the others with a diversification of the origins of foreign capital, including Macao.
Portugal
17 May 2018

Real estate in Portugal: Time to sell?
The so-called Residence Permit for Investment Activity or "golden visas" has been boosting Chinese investment in Portuguese real estate, attracting 3.4 billion euros since its inception in 2012.
Mozambique
11 March 2018

Maputo struggles to regain confidence
Mozambique was regarded as an African economic success story until relatively recently. Although still one of the poorest countries in the world, annual growth has averaged 7% over the past decade.
Cabo Verde
11 March 2018

Macao businessman forges ahead with bank in Cabo Verde
The licensing process of Banco Sino-Atlântico in Cabo Verde, by Macao businessman David Chow is underway at the Bank of Cabo Verde.
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