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Adaeze Nwosu

Africa & frontier-markets correspondent

Adaeze Nwosu covers African fintech, frontier-market sovereign debt and the continent's banking sector from Lagos. Previously at the IFC.

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Tech & AI

AI Giants Grapple with Security Breaches and Ethical Oversight

A malware breach at OpenAI and rising risks in AI development spotlight vulnerabilities in tech giants' cybersecurity frameworks.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Banking

CFPB Ends Citi Consent Order, Sparks Debate

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's termination of a 2023 consent order with Citi raises concerns about regulatory enforcement and consumer trust.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Banking

Stellantis Secures FDIC Charter for Industrial Loan Company

Stellantis Bank USA gains approval to operate as an industrial bank, enabling the automaker to expand into national automotive financing and online deposits.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Crypto

Franklin Templeton's Tokenization Bet May Reshape Asset Management

The global asset manager's strategic shift to blockchain-based tokenization could alter how investments are structured and accessed in the years to come.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Personal Finance

Tax Planning Opportunities for Midwestern Millionaires Under OBBBA

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) offers affluent Midwesterners new strategies to secure long-term financial advantages. Wealth managers and individuals alike need to pay attention.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Real Estate

Navigating Real Estate Automation: How Ownli is Changing the Game

Ownli's tools are transforming workflows in real estate, raising questions about the future of agent roles in an automated landscape.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Banking

SEC's Proposed Options Market Reforms: Impacts on Trading and Efficiency

The SEC will hold a public roundtable on April 16, 2026, to examine reforms aimed at improving the U.S.-listed options market, targeting competition, investor experience, and sustainable growth.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Tech & AI

AI Investment Strategies Shift Amid Booming but Uneven Market

As artificial intelligence transforms industries, investors are rethinking their strategies to navigate high volatility and identify the companies most likely to emerge as leaders.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Tech & AI

Alibaba Shares Climb 7% as AI Strategy Gains Traction

The Chinese technology giant is reaping investor confidence with triple-digit growth in its AI segment, expected to dominate its cloud-computing revenue within a year.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Tech & AI

Tech Innovations Reshape Market Dynamics as AI Gains Ground

With JFrog expanding AI-driven software pipelines and Mobileye advancing autonomous systems, investor interest pivots sharply to semiconductor and AI breakthroughs.

By Adaeze Nwosu
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Real Estate

Hong Kong Homebuyers Fuel Optimism Amid Property Market Resurgence

Major residential launches in Hong Kong see overwhelming demand, as rising prices and improved sentiment drive buyers to act swiftly.

By Adaeze Nwosu