In a decisive move, Cape Verde’s central bank, Banco de Cabo Verde (BCV), has pinpointed four banks pivotal to the nation’s financial health. This bold step mandates these banks to maintain conservation reserves, crucial buffers against economic shocks, ensuring robustness. Caixa Económica and Banco Comercial do Atlântico (BCA) lead with “high systemic importance.” Daily, these […]
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