09/01/2015
AfDB head Akinwumi Adesina warns of global risks to Africa
For the past decade, Africa has been home to some of the world’s fastest growing economies, some of which will struggle to navigate global market turmoil.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/01/2015
Investment banks outshine parent groups
Some of the returns are hard to compare because of the variability in the way banks allocate capital and expenses
09/01/2015
Fitch: Nigerian banks in trouble, may post decline performance indicators
The volatile operating environment is highly important in determining ratings for all Fitch-rated Nigerian banks, keeping their Viability Ratings low, in the highly speculative ‘b’ category.
08/30/2015
Despite hiccups, 2010 law offers ray of hope for Kenya
The reality is that the challenges that affect the counties have little to do with counties as such but are problems of governance and management at both levels.
08/28/2015
Sanlam eyes angola, ethiopa francophone africa for Expansion
Werth said his company would also look at deploying its excess cash by entering Ethiopia
08/27/2015
South Africa – a country with huge digital potential
If you have spent any time in Africa at all, you’ll know that this is a continent with huge potential to rapidly transform.
08/27/2015
Five ways China's economic crisis will affect Africa
Signs of an economic slowdown in China have led to fears of a global recession, including Africa
08/27/2015
Banks must adapt to changing technology-PwC Survey
Customers’ thoughts were also collected via their responses to scenario-based questions
08/27/2015
Standard Bank Peer-Beating Gains Seen Delayed on Commodity Slump
The Bloomberg Commodity Index of 22 raw materials slumped to a 16-year low on Aug. 25 amid concern that a slowdown in growth in the world’s second-largest economy is worse than anticipated.
08/27/2015
Why Are Africa-Based Banks Quickly Expanding Across The Continent?
The new pan-African players are driving the expansion of financial services and economic integration in Africa, helping unlock the huge potential of a fast-growing region.
08/24/2015
East Africa home to 11,000 millionaires
This is twice the global average over the same time with South Africans presently numbering the most.
08/24/2015
How billionaire's fortune rose with N15.6bn in one day
Aliko's gain caused a stir as he alongside 10 other billionaires from around the world made money
08/24/2015
SA's online cross-border spend to rise
In terms of the study, cross-border spend refers to South Africans that make online purchases across international lines.
08/21/2015
Is Nigerian Banks Name And Shaming Of Bad Debtors Working?
Banks still carry these risks of certain sectors lacking economic direction.
08/19/2015
Why Asian Banker rates First Bank largest financial service institution
Maintaining its position, FBN occupy the largest share of the industry revenue with 14 percent of the total
08/19/2015
Zambia’s mid-term economic review exceptionally poor – Standard Bank
In Zambia clearly, there are fiscal issues and this relates to the larger size of the fiscal deficit
08/18/2015
BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Weakening Outlook for Global Economy Amid Fears Over China
An anti-commodities stance is evident with moves out of Energy and Materials, while defensive weightings increase.
08/16/2015
’Mangudya has eyes on the ball’
A QUARTER into his first term in office, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya has been more “on the ball and less on rhetoric”, thereby regaining the market confidence which has been missing, analysts have said.
08/16/2015
South Africa is one of the riskiest places to invest in the world
The investment group published a map in its “Transforming World Atlas” report, showing how costly it is to insure investments in markets across the world.
08/14/2015
Uganda: Banks Urged On Quality Services
Customers of financial services demand convenience, reliability, accessibility and affordability in conducting business.