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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers.

The Chancellor travels to Paris to meet G7 finance ministers and central bankers – the first Chancellor visit to Paris since Brexit.

To help boost local currency financing, private sector growth, and job creation across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the International Finance Crporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced the signing of two reciprocal financing facilities for an aggregate amount of up to EUR 600 million in euro (EUR) and West African CFA franc (XOF).

Future of Utilities Summit has announced the return of its Women in Utilities Brunch, taking place on 11 June at QEII Centre, in London, England.

The official visit to Sweden organised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) and led by Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis has concluded.

Burton on Trent roofing manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles welcomed a team from the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties the National House Building Council (NHBC) for an interactive, hands-on training session.

Meet Jayden, Jaylen, Marshawn, and Makel Smith, four African American brothers from Chicago, Illinois, who have invented and patented the newest innovation in home security.

The Government is taking action to ensure people and communities across the UK can continue to access the banking services they need by commissioning an independent review alongside delivering new powers to act on the findings.

DHL Express announced the worldwide expansion of its Time Definite International portfolio with the introduction of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), an express air solution for shipments up to 1,000 kilograms per piece and 3,000 kilograms per shipment.

Harvey has just announced that 500+ use case Agents are live in the platform alongside the company's Agent Builder tool in early access.

StepStone Group, a leading global private markets investment firm, have announced it has joined LSEG’s Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) platform.

ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, have announced that Man Group plc, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately USD 228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence.

Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA), a global leader in imaging solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with SOS Children’s Villages in Senegal, a non-governmental organisation supporting vulnerable youth, to expand its flagship Miraisha skills development initiative.

Signicat, the pan-European leader in digital identity solutions, today announced the appointment of Emma Bauer as its new Global Chief Product Officer.

A wealth management specialist with over 36 years of experience in commercial leadership roles has been appointed as the new president of Burton & District Chamber of Commerce.

ISS, a leading global workplace experience and facility services company, today announces that it has reached agreement to acquire Tomagruppen AS, with business in Norway and Denmark. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.