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you are currently viewing::Burundi picks LSEG to modernize financial marketOctober 21, 2025--Burundi has selected the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to help modernize the financial market. The central Banque de la République du Burundi (BRB) aims to build a more efficient domestic market adapted to global standards. LSEG technology will be used to transform trading in foreign exchange (FX), lending between banks, domestic open-market operations where the central bank buys or sells government debt, and surveillance. Source: africancapitalmarketsnews.com |
South African rand strengthens after surprise GDP growth data
June 9, 2026- The rand strengthened on Tuesday after South Africa's economy expanded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, though the impact of the Iran war was likely to be reflected in the next release.
At 1415 GMT, the rand traded at 16.4325 against the U.S. dollar, up about 0.6%.
