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Despite macroeconomic challenges, African financial leaders are optimistic

AN OVERWHELMING 95% of financial industry leaders are optimistic about the economic outlook over the next three years, despite macro- economic uncertainties and tensions in financial markets.

This information is contained in the recently unveiled third edition of the African Financial Industry Barometer produced by the Africa Financial Industry Summit (Afis)

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