12/01/2016
Fitch: Morocco Banks' Strengths and Weaknesses Unchanged for 2017
High single-name borrower concentrations are a permanent weakness of Morocco's banks and the stock of impaired loans in domestic books is rising.
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12/01/2016
GCF: African investors coming of age
The African banking delegate acknowledged that, on the global stage, this is still a comparatively small sum but explained that it represents a significant step forward for the region.
12/01/2016
Opinion: Africa Needs More Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trusts
REITs provide investors with an extremely liquid stake in real estate, receiving special tax considerations and typically offering high-dividend yields, according to Investopedia.
12/01/2016
We’ll not license institutions that fall short of banking requirement- BoG
Stressing the central bank’s role in shaping the industry, Mr. Amanfu explained that the industry is very important to the sustainability of the economy.
11/30/2016
Standard Bank executive challenges women leaders
Constantly being abreast of new ways of doing things would ensure that leaders do not get left
11/29/2016
Number of women in asset management flatlines
‘Limited leadership opportunities’ for female entrants, finds study of 26,000 funds
11/28/2016
Fitch lowers South Africa outlook
Some investment funds have rules that allow them to only hold bonds that have investment-grade ratings.
11/28/2016
Hervé Boyer, Director General, Stanbic Bank Côte d’Ivoire, on the potential for improved banking penetration
For starters, the country is more than a standalone market.
11/28/2016
Tunisia investment conference aims to kickstart economy
Strikes and social unrest have also hit strategic sectors including phosphate mining.
11/28/2016
Retirement funds can provide some financial security
Fluctuating markets have a direct impact on retirement benefits and their returns to members as many funds invest directly into equities and shares.
11/25/2016
Rating Action: Moody's affirms five Tunisian banks' ratings; changes outlooks to negative for four of the banks
Bank rating actions follow the affirmation of the Tunisian sovereign rating and change of its outlook to negative from stable
11/25/2016
African Bank to engage with southern Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) 28 to 30 November will conduct a regional consultations meeting with Southern African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Johannesburg. The meeting will be the third of a series of five regional consultations with Afr
11/25/2016
Peace Hyde inks six figure international Forbes Africa Tv deal
For the past 6 months, the show has taken Nigeria, South Africa as well as 14 other countries in Sub Saharan Africa by storm securing the position of the highest rated business entertainment show reaching over 90 million homes across the continent.
11/25/2016
Stanbic Bank expects Inflation to pick up again in December
The decline in inflation was largely owing to favorable base effects and lower food inflation
11/24/2016
Institute of Bankers to drive massive digital services in Ghana’s banking sector
Rev. Mrs sappor made these comments during an interview with Joy Business, after she was sworn-in as the new President of the Institute.
11/23/2016
South Africa Inflation Quickens to 6.4% in October From Year Ago
The median of nine economist estimates was for an unchanged number.
11/23/2016
NASSI will create 2m jobs by 2020 – official
In collaboration with the private sector and civil society, we have to take lead for the initiation and implementation of the activities.
11/23/2016
Desire to be A True International Citizen Drives Demand for Second Passports in the Region
As the number of HNWIs increase in emerging economies, so does the expectation for freedom of movement
11/22/2016
How much poorer South Africans are in 2016 – including the super-rich
71,000 South Africans were part of the top 1% of global wealth holders
11/21/2016
Bank fraud blame game goes on
Customers need to ensure that they do not divulge this wittingly or unwittingly to third parties