11/16/2018
Report exposes secrets and dodgy tactics of banks and auditors
The aim of the report is to show that this is a systematic problem, particularly with financial firms in South Africa
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/15/2018
Three key points about offshore investing and estate planning
The dos, the don’ts – and the ‘bottom drawer’ trust.
11/15/2018
Co-operative Bank records Sh14.65 billion pre-tax profit in Q3 2018
The Group continues to leverage on the benefits arising from the “Soaring Eagle” Transformation Project that the bank has been implementing since 2014, with a clear focus on improvement in Operating Efficiencies, Salesforce Effectiveness and I
11/15/2018
How Ramaphosa’s South Africa could look in ten years’ time
In addition, the investment would enable some R468.8 billion in potential production from 2025 to 2035.
11/15/2018
Discovery Bank explains “no whites” share plan
Speaking to the SABC, Gore said Discovery Bank will give its clients great value for healthy life choices and good financial decisions.
11/15/2018
Beware of the “Money Bomb” scam in South Africa
One of the most effective ways to defraud or steal from South Africans is through social engineering attacks, whether in person or online.
11/15/2018
Evolving tactic against investment dogs
Assessing good-stewardship traits can filter out the worst excesses of management.
11/14/2018
African Development Bank launches Africa Energy Portal
Many international and local stakeholders have experienced the data access and reliability challenges that hold back substantive participation in the numerous opportunities within Africa’s energy sector.
11/14/2018
Executives reveal biggest risks to business in Kenya
Of the 34 countries in sub-Saharan Africa that we surveyed, unemployment and underemployment was identified as the most pressing concern for businesses in 22 of them.
11/14/2018
We equally need upward review of pensions, senior citizens beg FG
Needless to say the payment of the balance of these arrears is long overdue
11/14/2018
How Peter Amangbo became the CEO of one of Nigeria’s biggest banks
Apart from his powerful position as the CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, he currently serves as the company’s Group Managing Director
11/13/2018
Africa's secret weapon for economic growth and global development
That power was recognized clearly when countries around the world signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.
11/12/2018
Zambia becoming attractive investment destination – Absa Group
Market depth up 3 places to 6th overall; access to foreign exchange up 5 places to 5th overall
11/12/2018
From bells and whistles to just the basics
Here's your best bet on bank charges
11/12/2018
Africa Investment Forum exceeds expectations, participants unanimously agree
Participants from DFIs, institutional investors, sovereign wealth, equity and private sector CEOs from across the continent congregated in Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the first ever transaction-based Forum on the continent.
11/09/2018
Retirees payments stopped over empty pension accounts, PenCom intervenes
It was discovered that the commission gave a directive to the PFAs to commence the payment to the retirees, using the funds in the Pension Protection Levy, which it imposed on the operators.
11/09/2018
MayFair Bank cuts 3rd-quarter loss to Sh170m
“The bank is on course to breaking-even in 2019,” chief executive Raminder Bir Singh said in a statement.
11/09/2018
Leadership is crucial in attaining Africa’s investment potentials
Dr Adesina said the AfDB, through AIF and its partners, would accelerate private sector investments in Africa through a combination of project preparedness and development, policy environment, project bankability and investment promotion.
11/09/2018
Nigeria's Fidelity Bank to Boost Profit by Spending on Tech
Bank has already increased tech spend by around 40% this year
11/08/2018
First Bank reiterates commitment to ethics, corporate governance
He stated that the bank was desirous of passing ethics on to the youth