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25 June 2024

Uxolo Athens: BII bullish on Africa despite pricing volatility

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Middle East & Africa, Europe

Colin Buckley, managing director and general counsel at British International Investment (BII) outlines the UK development bank’s new commitments, including its bullish activity in Africa despite a volatile cost of debt environment.

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AfDB's hybrid capital second: A broader church of investors

Perspective

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AfDB's hybrid capital second: A broader church of investors

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Perspective

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FMO taps debut social bond

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