World Bank mired in $1 billion ETF case in Africa
The World Bank and other defendants face a $1 billion compensation package for alleged breaches of trade secrecy in the launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on a stock exchange in Africa.
22/12/2020 at 17h59, by Africa Business+
To accomplish its mission of halting the spread of poverty through education, health and infrastructure development programs, the multilateral financial institution founded in 1944 often relies on developing capital markets in developing countries.
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