Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Zindi and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) joined forces in a 9-month endeavor known as the RMB CPI Nowcasting Grand Challenge. The objective was to leverage alternative datasets for predicting CPI one month ahead, a critical need for financial institutions to guide lending and investment decisions. The competition garnered participation from over 1500 data scientists across 86 countries, showcasing global interest and talent in the field, … Continue reading Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Impact Newswire14/08/202419/08/2024

Africa

100 million to the West African development bank BOAD: the Italian Climate Fund subscribes the first ever hybrid bond for climate change mitigation issued by a multilateral bank

Rome, August 2nd, 2024 – A €100 million operation to finance projects addressing climate change mitigation in West Africa through the subscription of the first hybrid bond issued by a multilateral bank with this exclusive purpose. This is outlined in the agreement signed by the Italian Climate Fund, managed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) on behalf of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security … Continue reading 100 million to the West African development bank BOAD: the Italian Climate Fund subscribes the first ever hybrid bond for climate change mitigation issued by a multilateral bank

Impact Newswire05/08/202405/09/2024

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Buenassa Appoints Mr. Simon Tuma-Waku as Special Advisor to the CEO

Buenassa is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Simon Tuma-Waku with immediate effect as Special Advisor to CEO Eddy Kioni, focused on the development of mining and mineral processing projects. With a career spanning more than 30 years in the mining sector, Mr. Tuma-Waku brings considerable experience and expertise to his new role. Among his career highlights, Mr. Tuma-Waku joined the JCI Group in … Continue reading Buenassa Appoints Mr. Simon Tuma-Waku as Special Advisor to the CEO

Impact Newswire29/07/202408/01/2025

Africa

Access Bank Joins NGX to Launch Impact Board

Jul 22, 2024 Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading institution in sustainable finance, was one of the participants in the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Impact Board, a dedicated platform for listing sustainability instruments to integrate sustainability into the core of Nigeria’s capital market. The event, marked by the attendance of high-profile stakeholders, including the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, and the Director-General of … Continue reading Access Bank Joins NGX to Launch Impact Board

Impact Newswire22/07/202424/07/2024

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Impacting lives, Access Bank Raises Millions to aid UNICEF in building schools

Date : July 22, 2024 Access Bank UK annual Challenge Cup day at Guards Polo Club Windsor announces more expansion and capital growth As it prepares to host its’ annual Access Bank Polo Day at Guards Polo Club Windsor on Saturday 20 July The Access Bank UK Limited has posted annual results that demonstrate another year of outstanding international growth. It was notable for the rapid progress … Continue reading Impacting lives, Access Bank Raises Millions to aid UNICEF in building schools

Impact Newswire22/07/202408/01/2025