11/12/2019
South Africa’s Absa to Open New York Office by End of the Year
The bank has already opened a representative office in London and is looking at other locations, including in Asia.
Investment Banking
11/12/2019
Africa Investment Forum: “Short on talk, heavy on deals”, African Development Bank, South African government and partners affirm
The multi-stakeholder transactional marketplace is aimed at raising capital, advancing projects to bankable stage and accelerating financial closure of deals.
10/30/2019
Barclays wins bank of the year as its MD is named Woman of Excellence of the Year
Mrs Abena Osei-Poku's award was also in acknowledgement of her exemplary leadership which continues to drive high performance not only within Barclays but is also setting standards in corporate Ghana.
10/28/2019
Top US bank Goldman Sachs buys stake in Twiga Foods
It marks Goldman Sachs first major deal in a Kenyan firm.
10/23/2019
Standard Bank wins Best Investment Bank in Namibia award
The EMEA Finance Award comes on the heels of another prestigious award that the bank received from Euromoney Magazine in July this year, recognising Standard Bank as the Best Bank in Namibia.
10/17/2019
Absa arranges first US dollar social bond issued by an African corporate
The proceeds of social bonds exclusively finance or re-finance projects that deliver a wider social impact.
10/15/2019
Barclays Ghana explores trade opportunities in China & Turkey for Ghanaian SMEs
Mrs. Anim-Yeboah said the bank’s Business Club members on the trip will also visit some key industrial and tourist cities in China and Turkey.
10/14/2019
Absa appointed joint bookrunner in Africa’s first US dollar corporate social bond
Green bonds were the first type of socially responsible investing instruments
10/11/2019
South Africa's Absa Plans China Office in Asia Investment Banking Expansion
Bank seeks on-the-ground presence from next year, CIB CEO says
10/03/2019
Lori expands pan-African footprint with new Nigerian operations
Lori already has some competition in Nigeria.
09/25/2019
Barclays to fund buyers of Centum apartments
The bank will fully fund houses sold at below Sh10 million and provide 90 percent financing for units priced above that level.
09/17/2019
Barclays 2019 H1 skyrocket to 49 % growth
Financial figures indicate that net Interest income increased by 8 percent year on year, mainly driven by balance sheet growth.
09/16/2019
AfDB launches $2 billion Global Benchmark
According to the Bank, the transaction received strong support from investors globally
09/10/2019
African Development Bank wins prestigious procurement award
The Bank is the first multilateral development bank in the world to receive this recognition
08/30/2019
Barclays profit edges up 3pc to hit Sh3.9b
We went through a bit of a storm. That is why we are pleased with these results
08/30/2019
Japan and African Development Bank announce $3.5 billion in support of Africa’s private sector development
Both Japan and the Bank have set a target of $1.75 billion each, from 2020-2022, to enhance the fourth phase of EPSA to spur private-sector-led sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.
08/27/2019
Standard Chartered records 5.3pc net profit in first half
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has recommended an interim dividend payment of 5 shillings per share.
08/21/2019
Who did better – bank execs or shareholders?
Returns versus executive remuneration over the past decade.
07/18/2019
JP Morgan eyes Africa for growth
“International investors are interested and more open to the African growth story than ever before.”
07/11/2019
Citigroup Disappointed by South Africa Investment as Deals Stall
Bank is now sitting tight after expanding South African unit