03/20/2017
Sanlam dialling up on Africa
Expansion in emerging markets expected to reduce dominance of SA
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/20/2017
Destination: Africa
Robust due diligence will also be essential, especially when representing banks.
03/20/2017
Standard Bank shareholders shrug off gloomy outlook
The stock is up about 4% since 'sell'note was sent, mostly to portfolio managers, in line with the gain in the banks index
03/17/2017
Would a systemic risk tax protect SA from a potential banking failure?
Qobolwakhe Dube and Co-Pierre Georg provide new insights into the extent of risk the country’s financial system faces
03/16/2017
Why Dubai is selling homes to Kenyans
Kenyans are seeking long-term investment opportunities, and Dubai real estate is considered a safe asset class with a strong return on investment.
03/16/2017
Africa CEO Forum tips Nigeria’s UBA, BUA for Geneva awards
The award categories include the CEO of the Year and Young CEO of the Year, African Company of The Year and African Bank of the Year, among others.
03/15/2017
Four areas SA banks really need to focus on in 2017
These are some of the findings from PwC’s South Africa Major Banks Analysis report released on Tuesday (14 March) entitled ‘Standing firm against headwinds.’
03/15/2017
Mutual & Federal becomes Old Mutual Insure from June
It would now deliver under the Old Mutual banner.
03/15/2017
Kenyan securities lending drive gains international support
FSVC is a not-for-profit organisation that deploys volunteer experts to emerging market countries to help strengthen financial sectors.
03/15/2017
African governments urged to provide enabling environment for businesses
He commended the Government for its efforts to remove the bottlenecks entrepreneurs face in their day to day operations to enable them to grow their business.
03/14/2017
Pension funds are key to Africa’s transformation and city officials can help
But local governments can play an important role.
03/14/2017
Africa: Private Equity Can Drive Gender Equality
Accelerating institutional capital for female entrepreneurs and investors can mobilise long term capital into local businesses and drive development.
03/14/2017
Should I withdraw my retirement benefits when changing jobs?
Before you do, make sure you understand the implications.
03/14/2017
Old Mutual's separation is under way
Despite tumultuous economic conditions in South Africa, Nedbank grew its operating profits by 6 per cent to £799m, as interest-earning assets increased.
03/13/2017
South African rand-rigging cases could conclude in July
It was cordial but clearly some banks are going to raise objections.
03/13/2017
MENA likely to outperform emerging markets in 2017
The survey results show that investors expect MENA earnings to rise by 10 percent in 2017.
03/13/2017
This is what South Africa’s billionaires studied
Some six South African’s appeared on the list the same number as in 2015 while the majority profited from a stronger rand in 2016.
03/13/2017
Abuja sees 600,000 housing gap as luxury real estate rises
The findings also noted that despite the economic recession, the prices of luxury real estate have gone up in Abuja from what they were at the last quarter of 2016
03/13/2017
Navigating tough economic times: ensuring retirement fund members’ weather the storm.
It comprises asset managers with extensive experience who can help South Africans reach their retirement investment goals.
03/13/2017
The rise of a new financial order
There is no doubt that the access, trust and affordability foundation that Hello Paisa has already established in South Africa could further drive the sustainable conversion of this demographic into the formal financial system.