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South Africa’s Standard Bank, MTN Group growing less than 2% annually

The challenges are increasingly common ones for Africa’s largest companies, serving customers embattled by insecurity and economic turmoil.

Unlocking the potential of global investment

But this compares with the 44,000 or so counters listed on the world’s exchanges, covering industries not readily available on the JSE

Businesses Seek Out New African Frontiers

Uncertainties in South Africa, Nigeria prompt firms to explore growth elsewhere

Best and worst life insurers in SA

South African consumers’ satisfaction with the life insurance industry, declined for the second year in a row, according to the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index.

SA banks ‘at forefront of embracing digital technologies’

If we then look at revenue growth, there are some banks that have been able to grow revenue faster than others

Africa can lead the way in mobile

Africans are already more accustomed to paying with their cellphones

Why global lenders are favouring Morocco

Not resting on its oars, the country continues to establish the necessary fundamentals for more economic prosperity

South Africans are the third-highest earners in Africa

According to new research, the average Swiss citizen takes home around four and a half times more money per month than the average South African

South Africa Private Sector Credit Growth Eases Unexpectedly In February

Economists had expected a 9.2 percent increase for the month.

Africa to Attract Significant Foreign Real Estate investment

The largest cities of Sub-Saharan Africa are growing at a rapid pace

How Cisca protects unit trust investors lost in storm over Belvedere

Reports that two South Africans are involved in what is alleged to be a massive Ponzi scheme created what some of the actors in the drama this week referred to as a media storm.

Rate warning hits South African bonds, buoys rand

Gilts are not the only government bonds under pressure on Thursday

Solid results from SA banks: PwC

South Africa's major banks showed resilience by posting solid financial results in a difficult and volatile economic climate

Favourable Trade Terms Will Help African Countries Become Emerging Economies, Says Chief Economist

Delegates agreed on the need for trade and economic growth with participation of vulnerable groups.

A.M. Best: For insurers in emerging markets, size matters

A.M. Best comparison of the performances of small, medium and large companies in emerging and developed markets has found that smaller insurance companies in both markets examined are the main engines of growth,

‘Nigerian Banks are Strong Enough to Withstand IMF Predictions’

The Nigerian banking sector has for over a decade now received its fair share of legal and regulatory attention resulting from the massive failures of financial institutions that characterised the 90s

Mauritius foreign direct investment jumps 48.7 pct in 2014

Foreign investment in real estate led with a total of 6.17 billion rupees, the central bank said. Hotels and restaurants accounted for 4.89 billion rupees.

Ethiopia’s Appeal Grows

Ethiopia has been generating a great deal of interest from potential investors

New York, London, HK & Singapore top global financial centres index

All four centres gained points and retain their relative ranks in a biannual global financial centres index. New York remains the top centre, though by only one point on the 1,000 point scale. Tokyo, in fifth place, is 32 points behind the leaders.

Kenya adds 400 individuals to dollar millionaires club

Knight Frank said Kenya’s population of ultra-high net worth individuals – those with at least $30 million in assets – grew to 115 last year, and is projected to increase by 82 per cent over the next decade to 209.

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