07/06/2016
South African banks lost R80 billion in the past year
This amounts to a $5.4 billion loss – or just over R80 billion.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/06/2016
Research reveals that mobile banking increases financial inclusion
The Mobile Banking Revolution in Kenya’, focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, through the lens of Kenya.
07/05/2016
‘Nigeria’s growth quest must start with fiscal discipline, infrastructure development’
As far as ethics is concerned, we are an institute, which I would say acts more on ethics.
07/05/2016
SWIFT Institute demonstrates mobile banking increases financial inclusion
The SWIFT Institute, in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School, today released new research on the impact of mobile banking on financial inclusion.
07/05/2016
Matlare takes deputy berth at Barclays Africa
He has had a long relationship with Barclays Africa as a nonexecutive director since 2011.
07/04/2016
What South Africa needs to do to avoid a downgrade
The close shave should be an opportunity for government and all stakeholders to step back and reflect on the averted economic calamity.
07/03/2016
Understanding the stock market in East Africa
Basically, it is the total value of the companies listed on an exchange.
07/01/2016
Citi Awarded Top Ranking in Global Investor/ISF Custody Survey
The survey’s results are based on feedback provided by asset managers and banks who rated their custodians across 18 categories.
07/01/2016
Does Somaliland Need Islamic Banking System or Dual Banking System?
It has no formal banking sector and its people rely heavily on remittances from Diaspora communities in Europe, North America and the United Arab Emirates, as there no loan facilities.
06/30/2016
2015 was a record year for private equity investments in South Africa
The survey suggests that a substantial majority of the funds raised during 2015 (75.9%) were from South African sources, and largely by independent fund managers from third-party investors for late-stage investment mandates.
06/29/2016
Wealth in the Middle East and Africa region is set to reach $11.8 trillion
This sixteenth annual study by BCG outlines the evolution of private wealth from both a global and regional perspective, addresses key industry trends, and explores evolving client needs--particularly those of underserved, nontraditional segments such as
06/29/2016
Ghana Names 15 Banks as Primary Dealers in Government Bonds
Only lenders licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and appointed by the central bank will participate in auctions to purchase government debt for their own account and trading purposes, Bank of Ghana said Tuesday in a statement on its website
06/29/2016
Brexit could hurt South Africa’s GDP growth, Kganyago says
Gross domestic product probably expand at the slowest pace since a 2009 recession this year, according to the central bank.
06/29/2016
80% of Foreign Investment In Mauritius Is Real Estate
In the first quarter of 2016, 80 percent of foreign direct investment was in Mauritius real estate, according to Bloomberg.
06/28/2016
The impact of Brexit on Africa
Besseling analyses the impact of an eventual ‘Brexit’ on three of the UK’s most important African markets: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
06/27/2016
Brexit will be terrible for Africa’s largest economies
The UK’s minister for Africa and advocate for leaving, James Duddridge, has promised that relations with the continent would only improve without the burden of the EU, but Africa’s largest economies are still likely to suffer.
06/27/2016
Barclays, Old Mutual May Feel EU Waves
Barclays Africa has not found another buyer yet, which may lead to Barclays negotiating for a cheaper price," MyWealth Investments CEO Devin Shutte said.
06/27/2016
Zimbabwe: Sealing the Cookie Jar for Collective Interest
Zimbabwe's state enterprises, widely entangled in abuse, opacity and under performance, come across as a millstone.
06/27/2016
Global Challengers and Champions Defy Tough Times and Keep Growing
BCG Identifies 100 Large, Ambitious Companies From Emerging Markets and Nearly 1,500 Smaller, Faster-Growing, and More Profitable Ones
06/23/2016
Guptas move to buy South African bank
The move follows a total shutdown of Gupta accounts by every major South African bank in the past six months.