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Standard Chartered Plc is focusing on Africa's ultra-rich to fuel growth, having increased its assets under management in the region's wealth business from $1.7 billion to $4 billion over the past three years. With over 135,000 dollar millionaires in sub-Saharan Africa, this number is projected to rise by 65% in the next decade, according to Henley & Partners and New World Wealth.
A new coalition, the Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs (FAN), has been established through a partnership between Access Accelerated and the World Bank to enhance financing for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries. FAN will support governments and local stakeholders in building resilient health financing systems and advancing universal health coverage, with a focus on regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, where NCD rates are rapidly increasing. The initiative aims to analyze NCD financing across Africa and develop sustainable healthcare solutions by early 2025.
Kenya’s foreign-exchange reserves have reached a three-year high, rising 8.6% to $9.32 billion as of November 7. This increase, driven by heightened capital inflows, provides a cushion for the economy, covering 4.8 months of imports, surpassing the minimum target of four months.
At COP29 in Baku, discussions focus on scaling climate finance commitments to meet the $2.4 trillion annual investment needed by 2030 for energy transitions and resilience in Africa. The Nairobi Declaration emphasizes the continent's potential for climate-positive growth through renewable energy and green industrialization, aiming to create millions of jobs and enhance global value chains. With urgent action required to combat climate impacts, Africa is positioned to lead the green industrial revolution, contingent on increased climate finance and innovative partnerships.
At COP29, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley proposed innovative funding solutions to combat climate change, including levies on business class flights, stock and bond trades, and a $5-a-ton tax on fossil fuel emissions, potentially raising $350 billion annually. Mottley emphasized the urgency for developing nations to secure climate finance, as extreme weather risks escalate. Alongside leaders like Spain's Pedro Sanchez, who advocated for fossil fuel taxes, they aim to ensure polluters contribute to climate efforts, with discussions set for COP30 in Brazil.
Kenya's economy is recovering, and the head of President William Ruto's economic council suggests the country may not require additional support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following a $3.6 billion financing deal signed in 2021, discussions for a new agreement have commenced as the current program is set to expire in April.
A study co-funded by the African Development Bank reveals that health technology innovations could enhance healthcare delivery and management across Africa, promoting universal health coverage and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report outlines challenges such as fragmented health data systems and complex licensing processes, while recommending policy improvements and stakeholder collaboration to accelerate healthtech development. Dr. Babatunde Omilola highlights the report's significance in guiding governments to foster an environment conducive to innovative health solutions.
The recent IMF-World Bank meetings highlighted a consensus on a soft landing for the economy, with inflation nearing target levels, allowing for potential aggressive easing by the Federal Reserve. Emerging market countries like Kenya and El Salvador have shown significant recovery, successfully refinancing debts and implementing reforms, while concerns about fiscal sustainability in developed markets grow. Investor sentiment towards emerging market debt is improving, with expectations of no near-term defaults and a cautious outlook on distressed sovereigns like Ecuador and Lebanon.
The recent IMF-World Bank meetings highlighted a consensus on a soft landing for the economy, with inflation nearing targets and expectations of aggressive easing from the Federal Reserve. Emerging market countries like Kenya and El Salvador have shown significant recovery, successfully refinancing debts and implementing reforms, while concerns about fiscal sustainability in developed markets grow. Investor sentiment towards emerging market debt is improving, with a notable shift in debt risks from emerging to developed markets.
The recent IMF-World Bank Meetings highlighted a consensus on a soft landing for the economy, with inflation nearing targets and expectations of aggressive easing from the Federal Reserve, benefiting emerging markets. Countries like Kenya and El Salvador have successfully restructured debts, while Zambia and Ghana have exited restructuring, improving investor sentiment towards EM debt. Concerns about fiscal sustainability in developed markets contrast with the resilience seen in emerging economies, attributed to better monetary policy and fiscal management.
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