08/23/2020
’Remain vigilant’ - Fear runs high after Experian data breach
The fraudster was identified and the Experian team successfully impounded the individual’s hardware and the misappropriated data was secured and deleted.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/21/2020
The rich rush to buy foreign citizenships
Over the years, investment migration, which is based on wealth, has become a multibillion-dollar industry.
08/21/2020
Beneficial ownership disclosure is crucial in the fight against procurement ‘hyenas’
Recent weeks have seen a number of revelations regarding the destination of publisc funds earmarked for the procurement of life-saving PPE by government.
08/21/2020
State of the nation: SA economy in recession – is there hope for investors?
Six months on and the country is still reeling from an economic recession as cases/deaths increase at an alarming rate.
08/21/2020
S.Africa's Nedbank says half year profit will fall by over two-thirds
The credit loss ratio (CLR) is a banking measure that shows what proportion of loans are at risk.
08/20/2020
Agyapa deal: Why invest in offshore tax haven known for corruption? – Mahama quizzes
He pointed out that the deal is shrouded in secrecy, as the individuals and shareholders behind the company are still unknown to Ghanaians.
08/20/2020
Four Charts Showing How Ghana’s Banks Are Being Hurt by Economy
First-half profit across the industry slowed to the lowest level
08/19/2020
Money in circulation surges to a new high
Cash outside banks represents the most liquid of monetary assets and is mostly held in bulk by individuals in homes and big businesses such as petrol stations, supermarkets, hardware stores and other big shops.
08/19/2020
Seed stage investing and why it matters for Africa’s startup and innovation community
In Africa, the maturity of a startup raising seed funds is arguably higher than in other continents due to the scarcity of capital
08/19/2020
Taking stock – transfer pricing developments in the first six months of 2020
The transfer pricing related topic that received the most media attention in 2019 was the search for a consensus-based long-term solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy.
08/19/2020
The POPIA crystal ball: predictions on what is to come
During the grace period under the GDPR, many organisations in the EU and the UK put in vast effort to comply with the GDPR.
08/19/2020
Islamic banking boosts economies in the Middle East and North Africa
They can increase the savings of people who refrain from keeping money on deposit in conventional banks, which consistently increases the number of domestic savings and the share of financial intermediation.
08/18/2020
Nigerians reveal why they pick their favourite banking stocks
Experts give their opinions on their favourite banking stocks and why they chose them.
08/18/2020
Drowning in debt, seeking multiple jobs - survey shows South Africans' financial battle
The research was released on Monday
08/18/2020
We are fighting for survival not profits, says Equity boss
The Equity boss is one of the country’s business leaders
08/18/2020
Nigeria: Nwodo - Patronising Cash Management Companies Will Save Banks Huge Cost
The CIT companies essentially distribute cash from point to point, city to city, branch to branch, branch to CBN and retailers to banks etc.
08/17/2020
More South Africans are bringing their offshore investments back into the country – what you need to know
If you are a South African resident who has made the informed decision to repatriate offshore funds back to South Africa, the good news is that the process is relatively simple and straightforward.
08/17/2020
Is African philanthropy under-valued?
The network has drawn experience and knowledge of about 79 institutions that work with ordinary individuals in the African continent and the diaspora, currently working in 48 out of 55 nations.
08/17/2020
‘Africa’s economic outlook is positive’
The Bank is seeking to expand the number of bankable projects in Africa and has set aside $100 million for project preparation activities in low-income countries.
08/14/2020
These charts show how a shrinking economy hurts South African banks
The South African Reserve Bank in March eased capital rules for lenders to free up their balance sheets so they can better help customers with extra loans or by rescheduling existing credit.