The war in Israel/Palestine represents a reverberating continuation of the quarrels of the last two millennia. There is no feasible solution to this dispute. The western countries are unquestioningly pro-Israel and the Muslim countries of the Middle East are neither united nor powerful enough to change the status quo. The United Nations has not succeeded in solving the two-states-within-one-territory problem.
The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2023 reveals there has been continued progress in developing financial markets across Africa in the past year, with many AFMI countries taking steps to bolster resilience against global market shocks.
Although the war triggered by Russia’s invasion in February 2022 shows no signs of ending, it has significantly accelerated planning for Ukraine’s EU membership.
This panel will discuss the development of taxonomy, eligibility and alignment criteria, usability from an investor’s perspective and considerations for environmental, social and governance ratings.
The 2023 report launched live and delves deeper into themes such as financial product diversity, environmental, social and governance market frameworks, adopting digital technologies and strengthening legal frameworks.
The seventh annual edition of this report evaluates the financial development of 28 African economies based on pillars such as market accessibility, openness and transparency – including the development of sustainable financial market frameworks.
