11/06/2013
One hundred big banks could go, warns McKinsey
A fifth of the largest global banks coud be broken up or bought within the next few years
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/06/2013
Porsche To Expand Business In Sub-Saharan Africa
Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, a subsidiary of Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has announced plans to expand its presence across the region, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
11/05/2013
Economic crisis shatters trust in governments, hits life satisfaction
The global economic crisis has had a profound impact on people’s well-being, reaching far beyond the loss of jobs and income, and affecting citizens’ satisfaction with their lives and their trust in governments, according to a new OECD report.
11/04/2013
The Fiscal Predicament in Which South Africa Finds Itself Today
In the first part of my retrospection of the collapse of the American investment bank, Lehman Brothers, in September 2008 and the ensuing financial crisis in the North-Atlantic countries, I focused on the crisis countries.
11/04/2013
Nigerian Banks Bemoan Difficult Operating Environment in 2013 Third Quarter Reports
The difficult operating environment in Nigeria's banking industry has reflected in the books of the banks, according to the nine months report on the financial returns of ten banks released for the third quarter of the year.
10/29/2013
The top spots for making friends, getting rich and raising kids
Thailand leads the way when it comes to quality of life and a good social scene, while Switzerland is top for making money and Germany for raising children
10/28/2013
The Bank of Ghana has inaugurated an association of Chartered bankers
The Bank of Ghana has inaugurated an association of Chartered bankers.
10/28/2013
Ghana tops West Africa in 2014 World Bank doing business index
Ghana emerged number one destination in ease of doing business among countries in the ECOWAS region
10/27/2013
Emerging markets - crisis or healthy correction? by Erdinç Benli, Swiss & Global Asset Management
Emerging market equities have been suffering from investors’ ‘sell-off’ mindset for several months.
10/27/2013
Dar to benefit from investment fund of AfDB
A statement issued by the bank on Saturday said the monies will allow the Fund to provide access to finance and capacity building to an underserved market of outward-looking small and medium enterprises and mid-market African firms
10/23/2013
Does it Matter Whether You Eat Your Own Dog Food? by Phil Banas
An ugly and somewhat unsavoury expression of obscure origins, in the software business, “eating your own dog food” means using software you have developed yourself.
10/23/2013
5 Banks Control 78% Of Angola’s Banking Industry Asset Base
A report by one of the world’s biggest four auditors KPMG, has revealed that five Angolan banks including the country’s apex bank – Central Bank of Angola – account for an estimated 78 percent of the total asset of the local bankin
10/20/2013
The world is in 'gigantic asset bubble': Faber
Marc Faber, The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, shares his views on how inflation has impacted global wealth.
10/19/2013
Old Mutual is King of the Castle
Old Mutual has been ranked No1 Top Performing Large Company in the 2013 Best Company to Work For survey.
10/19/2013
Magda Wierzycka – chief executive officer, Sygnia Asset Management
Industry veteran launches 'game-changing' 0.4%-a-year unit trusts
10/16/2013
Investors Concerned That Global Economic Recovery Could Falter - BofA Merrill Lynch
European and Japanese Equities Retain Positive Sentiment
10/16/2013
Why The Gulf Should Look More to Mediterranean and African Trade
The world’s largest central bank, the US Federal Reserve, has hinted it may start slowly easing off its US$85 billion monthly bond-buying plan,
10/14/2013
There's More to Mauritius - Conyers Dill & Pearman
"Strategically important offshore jurisdiction for both India and Africa.”
10/13/2013
Is Africa A Major Market For Luxury Goods?
Africa, the No.2 fastest growing economy only behind Asia-Pacific, has seen a rise in the fortunes of several of its citizens, nurturing a higher taste for the ‘finer things’.
10/13/2013
Ethiopia's Awash International Bank : Growth amid challenges - Shiferaw
Awash International Bank has big plans amid Ethiopia's persistent inflation, the unavailability of trained manpower in the market and a lack of dependable infrastructure.