10/01/2018
IMF Releases the 2018 Financial Access Survey
The data suggests that retail agent outlets are widespread in South Asia and Latin America, with countries like Mexico, Colombia and Maldives showing fast growth.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/01/2018
Skye Bank takeover total loss to shareholders – Ajibade
Skye Bank would also have eroded investors’ confidence in the capital market
09/30/2018
HSBC: A Flying Economy – the Economic Powerhouse Above the Clouds
Like all diverse populations, there is a set of cultural customs to abide by.
09/30/2018
Mombasa a magnet for high net worth people
The report refers to 200-400 square metre apartment or villa in the best part of Mombasa.
09/28/2018
These are the leading luxury travel destinations for Africans
Mauritians are the wealthiest individuals in Africa
09/26/2018
South Africans got richer in 2017: report
Savers finally recognised the signs of the times
09/26/2018
Global Financial Stability Report - IMF
The April 2018 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) finds that short-term risks to financial stability have increased somewhat since the previous GFSR.
09/26/2018
African Development Bank seeks partnerships to lift 1 billion people out of hunger globally
Bank experts put current comparative yields at 1.5-2 tonnes per ha for rice and 10-15 tonnes per ha for cassava.
09/26/2018
“Africa is the Silicon Valley of banking”, say co-founders of TagPay
The lack of existing systems frees Africa from these constraints, allowing it to realise its financial inclusion projects.
09/25/2018
Madatali Chatur Puts Sh76 Billion Estate On the Block
"He was not getting well with some government people," a source who knows him told us without getting into details.
09/25/2018
African Development Bank Launches first Africa-to-Africa Investment Report
These companies have confidence in the continent’s long-term growth potential; they are at the cutting edge of their industries, and are capitalizing on their knowledge of local markets to generate higher returns and impact.
09/25/2018
Why Kenyan regulators find it tough to tame some sector bullies
However, when 31-year-old legal mind at the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Mr Robert Ngugi saw this in 2014, he rooted for stiffer fines.
09/25/2018
Nigeria’s first female banker, Sarah Morocco-Clarke is dead
Sarah Adenike Morocco-Clarke, Nigeria’s first female banker is dead.
09/24/2018
Impact investing in Africa
This prominent position of Impact Investment is anticipated to strengthen, with Sub-Saharan Africa identified as the geographic area into which most surveyed investors intend to increase their allocations.
09/24/2018
Which are the richest football league clubs in the world?
Aston Villa, Barnsley, Stoke, West Brom, Bristol City and Preston all have owners or majority shareholders with estimated wealths in 10 figures.
09/24/2018
Report: Casablanca among Africa’s Top 10 Richest Cities
The 10th place goes to Accra in Ghana, holding a total wealth of $38 billion.
09/24/2018
Africa emerges as new frontier for Islamic finance
Growing demand for Sharia-compliant assets expected to drive growth
09/24/2018
In pursuit of the elusive African dream
Billions of dollars were waved around as Germany steps up its presence in Africa, buoyed by Merkel’s popularity because of her policy on migrants.
09/24/2018
Sukuk potential high in Kenya, says agency
Islamic finance is set to grow steadily across Africa as financing needs increase
09/23/2018
Fortunes turn as former millionaire Jirongo now broke
As if that was not enough, another friend-turned-foe, Sammy Boit arap Kogo was in the court vicinity, with police officers in town, ready to pounce on him, had the court given him back his freedom.