With a 125-year history and an expanding international network, FirstBank of Nigeria has a solid foundation for its private banking division to offer first-class, tailored services to high net worth customers. Idowu Thompson, the Group Head of FirstBank Private Banking, explains how the bank underst
Stock index futures are contracts that allow traders to buy or sell a contract that is derived from a financial index today to be settled at a future date. They are used for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage purposes in the global market. Stock index futures can be based on various underlying asse
The new energy industry is a broad term that encompasses various sources and technologies of energy that are cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable than the traditional fossil fuels. Some of the main categories of the new energy industry are:Renewable energy: This includes energy derived from
A classic bottom form of a stock is a chart pattern that indicates a reversal of a downtrend and the start of an uptrend. There are several types of classic bottom forms, such as:Double bottom: This pattern resembles the letter W, where the price falls to a low, rebounds, falls again to a similar lo
Banking|Digital BankingAuthor:Teza Ngulube, Head of Retail and Digital Banking, Atlas Mara ZambiaTop 5Top 5 forces that will shape international finance in 2023Top 5 female-fronted fintech firmsTop 5 ...
As a professional in the financial industry, I often encounter clients who are unfamiliar with standby letters of credit and their purpose. In this article, I will explain what a standby letter of credit is, its characteristics, and how to obtain one.What is a Standby Letter of Credit?A standb
As investors eagerly await Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks, futures markets are showing signs of subdued activity. With the anticipation surrounding Powell's speech, market participants are treading cautiously, bracing for potential volatility ahead.The Federal Reserve
Oct 25 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.Good news was good newson Tuesday, as another surprisingly strongsnapshot of U.S. business ...
TranscriptUdom Emmanuel took governorship of the Nigerian state Akwa Ibom in 2015. Since then he has transformed the southern coastal region from a civil service state into an attractive destination f...
