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Johannesburg SE migrates equity and FX deritivates to LSE Millennium

The new release covers all derivatives asset classes with the ability for JSE to extend to other products in future.

SA's bank transactions a good sign for growth - maybe

"The BETI, as a monthly broad 'now' indicator of the SA economy, shows that the depressed first quarter was unusual, but that the second quarter will show positive gross domestic product (GDP) growth," states the BETI report.

African leaders share their vision for an integrated continent

The theme of the Annual Meetings this year is “Regional Integration for Africa’s Economic Prosperity” and the panelists were to share their views on progress in regional integration initiatives and ideas to move the process forward.

C40 Cities’ Financing Sustainable African Cities Forum explores potential of African cities in tackling global climate change

The Forum is hosted by C40 Cities’ Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative (FSCI), which is supported by the Citi Foundation. The Forum will showcase the potential of Africa’s city-level projects and the opportunities available for an investme

CBK chief should use last term to make financial sector impact lives

He has been able to put in check political interference and created more independence for CBK

SA’s monetary policy needs a serious overhaul

After all, is it appropriate that South African monetary management has landed us with an interest rate that today, among the major countries issuing 10-year securities

Coronation Merchant Bank CEO, Abu Jimoh speaks on building a great African institution

He also spoke on the future of Nigerian banking sector and competition between banks and telecommunications companies.

SA stokvels collectively save R44bn annually

The group then decides on how that money is shared, whether it is a monthly pay-out or invested and shared at the end of the year.

Will South Africa avoid recession?

“The first quarter could be dismally bad while the second quarter is going to be a tough one,” Krugel said.

A look at the 17 most profitable companies in Africa

South Africa's Standard Bank Group is the largest public company in Africa with a market value worth $22.9 billion.

CEO crisis hits South Africa

Since October, at least seven CEOs have departed from some of the country’s most powerful institutions, and none have yet been permanently replaced.

Latest GDP figures a credit negative for South African bank’s assets

Moody’s flags pressure on bank loans in the face of large economic contraction. T

There's a CEO Crisis in South Africa and No One Is Stepping Up

The following list may in part explain why business confidence in the country has fallen five months in the last six.

Kenya, Zambia fears signal African risk on knife-edge as debts soar

Risk experts are becoming more concerned by the fact sub-Saharan borrowers are incurring liabilities again.

Benoit: African Countries Must Strive to Attract More FDIs

Over reliance on remittances means that a country has failed to sustainably internally develop

Africa’s FX Industry is Benefitting from ESMA’s Regulations

With brokers looking outside of the EU, more are choosing to set up in Africa.

How Much The CEOs Of South Africa’s Banks Earn In A Single Day

FNB boss Jacques Celliers was the lowest paid CEO, taking home just over R29 million for the 2018 financial year.

The discrepancies in Africa's growth prospects

Africa’s short-term growth prospects remain favourable, but there are clear regional discrepancies

Capitec quite unfazed by new competition - Gerrie Fourie

The microlender, which has previously announced it added 127 000 new customers a month, boasts 840 branches and 11.4 million clients, including more than 5.2 million clients who use digital channels to access their money.

African ETF investors beware: active fund management usually wins in emerging markets

They generally track a benchmark and offer a low-cost passive investment approach. Investors in Africa have an ever-expanding range of such vehicles to choose from

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