10/06/2014
Kenya turns to capital markets to fund mega projects
We need $48 billion (Sh4.272 trillion) to fund energy and infrastructure projects
Investment Banking
10/06/2014
More African companies seek listings
Most analysts believe this is likely to play out on a regional basis, with Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and its top oil producer, the standout in west Africa, and Kenya, the dominant east African economy, likely to serve that region of the
10/06/2014
Standard Bank receives African innovation recognition
A panel of experts, encompassing senior editorial staff from The Banker magazine as well as executives from a range of Africa-focused advisory firms and investment companies were also judges of the award.
09/29/2014
Investors face a long wait for Abil resolution
Shareholders in suspended African Bank Investments Limited will have to wait a while before they know if they will recoup any of their investment.
09/25/2014
ADB, Ghana Int. Bank sign US$30 million deal
He revealed the existence of a healthy pipeline of transactions to be funded and noted
09/23/2014
European Investment Bank backs large West African solar project
Once operational, the new solar plant will significantly increase power generation in Burkina Faso.
09/19/2014
Exim Bank Reauthorization Critical for U.S.-Africa Business
The US Export-Import (ExIm) Bank has become the latest political football in Washington, as Democrats and Republicans argue over its value to the American economy.
09/12/2014
African Bank IPO Set for February as ‘Good Assets’ Saved
An initial public offering is planned for the second half of February
09/11/2014
QNB stake in Ecobank signals new dawn for African banking
Qatar National Bank’s stake in Ecobank will be a boost to the pan-African lender, after being plagued by governance issues since last year, while signalling a battle for ownership in the pan-African lender.
09/10/2014
S. Africa's Investec To Sell UK Mortgage Unit Kensington For $290 MLN
South African investment bank Investec said on Tuesday it will sell its UK mortgage business for 180 million pounds.
09/08/2014
Qatar National Bank Mulls Increased Investment in Africa
The investment was QNB’s first acquisition in ETI and marked the bank’s first entry into Africa.
09/08/2014
State Bank of India to lend to SA firms
India's largest bank, the State Bank of India, plans to lend R6bn to businesses in South Africa over the next two years, growing its loan book to about R10bn.
09/07/2014
BRICS bank not aimed at challenging IMF, WB: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan
"I don't think it was primarily meant to challenge the existing multilateral institutions but it certainly is saying look we have plenty of money ourselves"
09/05/2014
UBA named ‘best transaction bank’ in Africa
The United Bank for Africa Plc has been named the ‘best transaction bank’ from Africa in 2014 by UK based magazine -The Banker.
09/05/2014
Atlas Mara to buy rest of bank group
A prospectus will be issued around September 15, according to Mr Munatsi, after which ABC will become a private company and subsequently delisted from the Botswana and Zimbabwe stock exchanges.
09/05/2014
Bob Diamond venture pays $270m for Africa bank stake
Atlas Mara ups stake in Union Bank of Nigeria to 29.9pc as it attempts to profit from African growth
08/29/2014
Standard Bank eyes West Africa
Ivory Coast operations to be developed into a regional hub - West Africa MD.
08/27/2014
Zimbabwean central bank calls for change as investment slumps
The news came as Mr Mugabe, Africa’s oldest leader at 90 who held onto power in disputed national elections last year, started a trip to China aimed at luring investment in the nation’s stagnant economy.
08/26/2014
Angolan groups target telecommunications and banking sector in Cabo Verde
The Cabo Verde Prime Minister, José Maria Neves, recently announced a protocol between the government and Unitel T+, which included offering a smartphone to every worker in the public sector, a Unitel T+ customer, and management of the database cre
08/20/2014
Equity Bank’s investment arm to collaborate with Exotix Partners
Kenya’s Equity Investment Bank, the investment arm of Equity Bank Group, has announced a collaborative agreement with London-based global investment services firm Exotix Partners LLP, as part of its market development strategies.