11/22/2017
3 trends that could impact the banking landscape in South Africa
Non-traditional players are increasingly exploring new opportunities
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/22/2017
A ‘marketplace without boundaries’
Big four banks to face more and more challenges from non-traditional players, new report suggests.
11/22/2017
Ecobank Group Research Reveals Three Key Emerging Trends for Africa
The second emerging trend points to West Africa’s gas sector becoming a hive of activity in 2018 from Senegal to Angola, with the development of gas pipelines, floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) platforms and major gas field projects.
11/22/2017
Stanbic IBTC Pension identifies opportunities in PRA 2014
Deepening awareness about the pension scheme, he said, requires the collaboration of all stakeholders as there are numerous benefits to ensure peace of mind in retirement.
11/22/2017
How ‘Rich Kids of Zimbabwe’ including Mugabe’s sons flaunted their wealth
Their father Robert Mugabe resigned today amid scenes of jubilation in the country.
11/21/2017
Standard and Poor Assigns 'B' Rating to Govt's Planned Eurobond
The assignment of the final ratings was contingent on the receipt of final documents materially conforming to information already reviewed.
11/21/2017
How African Diaspora can seize investment opportunities back home
Bokrezion is also the Africa market entry strategist at Africa Jumpstart, which helps and guides African Diaspora to invest on the continent.
11/20/2017
Africa wants to learn from S. Korea's economic development experience
So there is tremendous potential in Africa.
11/20/2017
Kenya credit access up six-fold on mobile lending
This allowed “banks to effectively compete with other non-bank credit providers whose main competitive advantage is quick loan processing,” the investment bank said.
11/19/2017
OPINION: Keeping Millennials, Generations X and Y, and Baby Boomers happy
There is a strong need for effective balance and convergence of their physical infrastructure with digital enablers such as the cloud, so as to retain a foothold legacy customers while accelerating their digital transformation strategies.
11/19/2017
The most exclusive bank cards in South Africa – and what they get you
Absa’s Private Banking service offers a choice between a Private Bank MasterCard Credit Card and a Private Bank Visa Credit Card, each with its own features and benefits.
11/17/2017
Majority of Kenyans access Internet through mobile phones
Kenya is among the frontrunners in internet penetration in the continent at 53 per cent.
11/16/2017
Ecobank Group Research reveals three key emerging trends for Africa
Governments in the Gulf of Guinea and across West Africa have ramped up efforts to secure gas supply in order to boost domestic power generation and diversify their revenues away from crude oil.
11/15/2017
Rise of Africa’s wealthy class drives change from within
Increasingly influential givers are urging less dependency on foreign aid
11/15/2017
Rwanda Joins The World To Create New Businesses
The forums intend to help young men and women around the globe to venture into self-employment.
11/15/2017
Kenya central bank governor sees 5 percent inflation in 2018 and beyond
The government has a draft study on the impact of the cap, which bankers want removed.
11/14/2017
South African Banks Prepare For Worst As Junk Rating Looms
South African Banks Are Preparing For The Worst When It Comes To The Threat Of Another Downgrade Of The Country’s Debt
11/14/2017
Kenya's Economy Could Face a Bleak 2018
Private-sector activity is at a record low, PMI shows
11/13/2017
Insurance bill’ll enhance underwriting business
It was imperative in view of the challenges being faced in amending the insurance laws to conform to the ideals of contemporary insurance practice.
11/13/2017
A Sovereign wealth fund is vital for SA
This type of fund is usually of major economic and fiscal importance.