08/05/2014
Foreign direct investment into Africa has increased dramatically in the last decade and a half, and continues to grow. In 2013, FDI to Africa increased by 9.6% to an estimated 56.6 billion, representing 5.7% of global FDI.
08/04/2014
The submissions for the NRA will be independently assessed and judged by a panel of highly distinguished individuals, drawn from within and outside the country.
08/04/2014
The latest RisCura-SAVCA South African Private Equity Performance Report confirms that the private equity asset class continues to deliver a vibrant performance, and moreover one that compares favourably with listed equity.
07/30/2014
Our correspondent in Africa, Francois Chignac, put these issues to economic and political leaders taking part in a Forbes Africa Forum in the Republic of The Congo. Here are some of their thoughts:
07/29/2014
Nigerian banks have a $503 billion economy to exploit but their valuations are puny compared to South African lenders, showing low linkages with the real economy.
07/29/2014
The 2013 private equity transactions were valued at $545 million for West Africa and $491 million for Southern Africa
07/28/2014
The growth number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals reached almost 200 000 in 2013
07/27/2014
Botswana best emerging property market – Survey
An American firm has ranked Botswana number one among 42 emerging and frontier property markets around the world
07/24/2014
The real test of the resolve of Brics countries will come in dealing with crises that affect the non-democratic world
07/24/2014
These Top 10 brands account for 52% of total brand value amongst the Top 50, with MTN accounting for 16.5% of total brand value.
07/23/2014
Financial institutions must help consumers understand how they can protect themselves against fraud
07/22/2014
The long-term issuer default ratings of South Africa’s major banks have been affirmed by the Fitch Ratings agency, it said over the weekend.
07/21/2014
Debt capital markets underwriting fees totaled $13.0 million, 14 percent up from the same period last year, while syndicated lending fees fell 76 percent to $18.3 million.
07/21/2014
GFM Review, online news portal specialized in financial industry has developed awards to reward organizations which have achieved notable success.
07/18/2014
While long-term sentiments indicate restrained improvements, signs point to accelerating growth over the next few years
07/18/2014
The major South African banks all had a strong domestic franchise, which underpinned stable core earnings, sophisticated risk management, and acceptable liquidity and capitalisation.
07/17/2014
High Net Worth trends in South Africa 2014
New Financial Services market report from WealthInsight: "High Net Worth trends in South Africa 2014"
07/17/2014
Global Assets Under Management Hit a Record $68.7 Trillion and Profits Surge to $93 Billion, Yet There Is Little Room for Complacency, Annual BCG Study Finds
07/16/2014
Mena private equity industry reports flat growth
07/15/2014
The awards ceremony, held at London's Natural History Museum on Thursday, 10 July, added to a series of recent accolades confirming Barclays Africa as the leading advisor on debt access and business acquisition on the continent.