03/03/2015
Morningstar has launched an investment management business in South Africa
Morningstar also announced that Victoria Reuvers has been named a director and senior investment consultant for Morningstar Investment Management South Africa.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/02/2015
Best and worst banks in South Africa
The banks measured were FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank and Capitec, selected on the basis of market share.
03/02/2015
‘IFRS Has Increased Investor Confidence in Nigeria’
The International Accounting Standards Board classified Nigeria as an IFRS-based country
02/27/2015
7 Nigerian banks rated high on asset quality
Bank managers are concerned with the quality of their loans since that provides earnings for the bank.
02/27/2015
Dangote: Nigerian Economy Will Bounce Back, Get Stronger
He said the Nigerian economy was simply passing through a temporary setback owing to low commodity prices, but expressed confidence that the country has the capacity to emerge stronger in a few months.
02/26/2015
Private health insurance premiums in emerging markets set to double
The study shows the insurance industry is well-equipped to meet the increasing healthcare spending needs of individuals, and that it can also become a central pillar of a sustainable national healthcare delivery system.
02/26/2015
Botswana businesses more optimistic than peers
Botswana has been ranked among the top ten countries in the emerging markets that are most optimistic about the economic outlook in 2015
02/25/2015
Kenya to hold rate before Bank Governor appointed, survey shows
Kenya’s Central Bank will probably hold its key lending rate to maintain stability in the economy before the appointment of a new governor to replace Njuguna Ndung’u, who steps down next week
02/25/2015
A Twitter Interview With Ugandan Multi-Millionaire Tycoon, Ashish Thakkar
In their second white paper on how Africa tweets published in 2014, Portland Communications took a deep dive into the use of Twitter on the continent
02/24/2015
Fitch Affirms 10 Nigerian Banks’ Ratings
The rating agency explained in a report yesterday that the outlook for all the banks are stable.
02/20/2015
South Africa among the worst countries to retire in
South Africa is ranked among the worst countries in the world when it comes to retirement, according to a new report.
02/19/2015
Nigeria Remains West Africa Most Attractive Market, Despite a Poor 2014
It also plays a prominent role in the region’s trading activities
02/19/2015
African Development Bank Group Executive Directors On Impact Mission to Southern Africa
The team will meet with senior officials of regional economic bodies to discuss regional integration.
02/18/2015
South Africa losing private equity allure to fast-growing rivals
South Africa is no longer the destination of choice for private equity investors seeking to tap returns on the continent.
02/17/2015
Nedbank Private Wealth Receives Global Recognition for Philanthropy
Nedbank Private Wealth’s Philanthropy Office assists individuals and families, corporate and business foundations to give in a structured, impactful and sustainable manner.
02/15/2015
Top Seven Cities for Doing Business in Africa
The African continent is deemed the world’s fastest growing with 5 to 6 percent growth rate for the several years
02/15/2015
Identities of Ghanaians in $89m tax-evasion scandal could be out soon
Identities of Ghanaians said to have stashed $89million in a Swiss bank to evade tax could become public
02/13/2015
African Business Leaders Describe the Abundance of Investments Pouring Into Continent: ‘There’s a Tsunami of Money Coming’
The world was now talking about Africa and not Brics
02/13/2015
Mozambique recorded 9.6% growth in 2014
The South African banking group Standard Bank, which has a subsidiary in Mozambique, published a report indicating that the economic growth of the country, is expected to be 6.5% in 2015
02/12/2015
10 Most Promising Emerging & Frontier Markets
Saudi Arabia tops a fresh list of most-promising frontier economies