10/14/2016
South Africa again hit by economic and fiscal uncertainty
The depreciating rand would equate to higher inflation and an increased likelihood of further rate hikes
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/14/2016
Nigerian banks have strong buffers to weather crisis: central bank
The fall in oil prices since mid-2014 has forced Nigerian lenders.
10/14/2016
Kenya ranked 3rd in access to credit in sub Saharan Africa
Access to finance is a vital driver of economic growth
10/14/2016
Why Segun Agbaje may be Nigeria’s most important banker
Pivotal role institutions can play in financing start ups
10/13/2016
South Africa is heading for a train crash if its finance minister is forced out
The expectation is South Africa’s budget deficit will rise, credit ratings will fall, funds will leave and the rand will grow weaker
10/13/2016
Africa, Asia show increased interest in SA property
The reason for this shift, he says, is that foreigners buying in SA are generally not buying primary residences, but holiday homes or investment properties.
10/12/2016
Nigerian Banking Industry in Credit Crisis
Capital ratios are set to worsen because of currency depreciation and souring loans
10/11/2016
Seven banks are undercapitalised, says report
It also reported that two other banks were close to being insolvent.
10/11/2016
Wealth management industry is ripe for disruption by Craig Hanna
It’s widely accepted, in both technology and financial services circles, that the wealth management sector lags behind other financial services sectors when it comes to embracing Fintech and Innovation. But now it’s becoming urgent.
10/11/2016
Junk-rate concern deters Joburg from selling debt
The bond market is not favourable because the debt market is already treating SA as if we have been downgrade
10/11/2016
Njoroge named best governor in Africa
He was feted during the just concluded IMF/ World Bank meetings in Washington, DC, United States.
10/10/2016
Sekibo, Uzoka others for Nigerian Credit Industry Awards
Besides, other awards for grabs are in the following categories including: Credit Risk Management Director of the Year, Credit Recovery Professional of The Year and Provider of Credit to SMEs of the Year.
10/10/2016
Nigerian Banking Industry Seen in ‘Full Blown Financial Crisis’
Calls to Unity and Skye Bank weren’t immediately returned.
10/07/2016
SA must fix its dangerously wide wealth gap
South Africa’s wealth gap is even wider than its income gap, writes Anna Orthofer.
10/07/2016
East Africa: Ethiopia to Overtake Kenya As Eastern Africa's Top Economy
The IMF's GDP estimates are based on current market prices using exchange rates prevailing between July 22 and August 19.
10/06/2016
Investment banking fees drop a fifth in Americas
In the Americas, fees fell 19% to total US$32bil, still over half the global pool.
10/06/2016
South African wine auction breaks new record
The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild auction broke records for the highest prices of wines
10/05/2016
Africa: Tanzania Ranked High in Bridging Wealth Gap
The study added that extreme poverty worldwide continues to fall despite the lethargic state of the global economy.
10/04/2016
Commercial Banking Market Research Report Now Available at Research Corridor
The Commercial Banking Market research report provides a 360 degree view of the Commercial Banking industry
10/04/2016
EU supports Ghana to create new jobs
The analysis is part of a programme the EU has with Ghana to support job creation and social protection.