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Big tech’s share of some finance segments will surge

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INT

The network-to-activity loop lets ‘big tech’ firms gain market share quickly, but the loop may be vicious not virtuous

Africans will increase digital payment use

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AFRICA

Digital transactions are on the rise, even where internet access lags

Pandemic will accelerate the rise of digital payments

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INT

Digitalisation of the global economy has increased the use of cashless payments worldwide

US rate rise to affect 'fragile five' differently

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AP

Key emerging markets are bracing for a rise in US interest rates

Risk and Opportunities, 2018, Part 3

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INT

Risks mostly ignored by investors in 2017 will move front-of-mind in 2018

Iran’s unrest may focus on central and western cities

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IRAN

Prices increased in anticipation of renewed sanctions, with Tehran and western provinces being the worst affected

Infrastructure will shape African internet trends

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AFRICA

Internet use is expanding rapidly but infrastructure constraints will drive Africa along different paths to global peers

Africa’s economic crisis will escalate debt crisis

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AFRICA

Debt sustainability is a major concern as African economies reel from the worst economic crisis in decades