11/14/2016
Absa RainFin part ways
The announcement comes as a surprise.
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11/11/2016
World Bank disburses $7 billion to Nigeria
Statistics obtained from the bank’s web portal also showed that its current portfolio in Nigeria stood at $8.billion.
11/04/2016
Standard Bank launches UCount for business – here’s how it works
It allows SME owners access to a number of benefits including card rewards, fuel rewards, retailer rewards and travel rewards.
11/03/2016
Zimbabwe banks scramble to get out of crisis
Zimbabwe’s central bank is carrying out a public awareness campaign ahead of the introduction of local bond notes
11/03/2016
First Bank launches FirstGem for women
With FirstGem, female customers can access support funds for their financial wellbeing
11/03/2016
Africa’s Biggest Lender Commits $2B To China This Year
The accountancy and finance group looked at the role financing can play in economic development across Africa
11/02/2016
Kenyan Banks turn to digital banking amidst layoffs
According to management, the decision was made early this year with the bank planning to pursue a digital strategy
11/01/2016
Fidelity Bank grows deposits to N795.6b in nine months
Fidelity Bank Plc performance was indeed reflective of the recessionary environment
11/01/2016
In recession, Nigeria looks to SMEs
New Development Bank of Nigeria would specifically focus on small businesses
10/31/2016
How Middle East countries are becoming more efficient at doing business
As the region’s macroeconomic headwinds continue owing to low oil prices and slower investment activity, business environment improvements are essential to maintain competitiveness.
10/31/2016
Standard Chartered Bank Freeze Accounts Of UPND Spokesperson
He also told me that according to their search, I was also a spokesman for an opposition political party.
10/31/2016
Diamond Bank records growth in Q3 2016
Diamond Bank recorded moderate growth in key financial parameters
10/30/2016
Barclays named best in financial reporting
Barclays Bank of Kenya has emerged the overall winner of the Financial Reporting Award
10/28/2016
Barclays Africa loan growth slows
Barclays Africa revenue growth slowed slightly in the third quarter, reflecting low economic growth and regulatory changes
10/27/2016
AMASAAwards2016: Banking on a winner
The AMASA Awards are the industry standard ,says OMD South Africa’s MD Marco Santos.
10/27/2016
Barclays - Bad bank continues to drag
Barclays shares rose 2.3% in early trading.
10/25/2016
AfDB to base in Zim
The applicants intended to use the stands to develop Afreximbank and AfDB regional offices.
10/25/2016
EU bank opens regional office for Central Africa in Cameroon
European Investment Bank opened a representational office in Cameroon to be the hub for investment projects in the Central African region
10/24/2016
Barclays’ divorce from African arm estimated to cost up to £1bn
Terms of split could prove expensive over service agreements, analyst says
10/21/2016
IMF says Zimbabwe clears $108 mln in arrears
Zimbabwe is now current on all its financial obligations to the IMF