06/17/2019
Nigeria: Going Beyond N9tr Asset With Pencom's Micro-Pension Plan
Financial analysts have severally said that Nigeria might need to tilt towards an informal driven economy to create more employment and significantly reduce poverty.
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06/17/2019
Ecobank raises USD 500 million through Eurobond
Headquartered in Lomé, Togo, the bank said it had received high demand, with the bond oversubscribed with interest from investors across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, as well as the United States and United Kingdom.
06/15/2019
PenCom: Lifting Informal Sector With Micro Pension Plan
Experts said that Nigeria’s informal sector is a sleeping giant with a potential estimated at $240 billion largely untapped.
06/14/2019
British Truestone Impact Investment Management to launch $50 mln fund for investments in Sierra Leone and Liberia
Truestone Impact Investment Management has already raised close to $100 million
06/13/2019
Kenya's Centum Investment to sell stake in drinks firms
Centum also said it planned to invest an extra Ksh10-15 billion via its private equity arm in the next five years. The company said it would look to invest in sectors it was already familiar with.
06/13/2019
Insurer renews commitment to Nigerian market
The ceremony was aimed at celebrating Old Mutual’s deep African roots and its commitment to championing financial inclusion, education and prosperity in Nigeria and on the continent.
06/13/2019
Old Mutual Private Equity acquires Footgear
In addition to being a strategic partner to the management team who hold the remaining shares, OMPE will also provide capital to support the growth of the Footgear business.
06/13/2019
After Splashing Millions Impact-Investing In Sweden, Norrsken Heads To Africa
The impact investor took a huge leap to open a hub in Stockholm three years ago, and now it eyes the East African country’s entrepreneurship sector.
06/12/2019
Central Africa could be the continent’s rising star
The Outlook predicts that Africa can add 4.5% to its GDP, provided that governments do away with bilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers and keep rules of origin simple.
06/12/2019
Morocco’s Banks Invested over $1.8 Bln in African Countries
Total client deposits at African branches of Moroccan banks reached $20 billion.
06/12/2019
Donors pledge $17 million to Africa Solidarity Trust Fund
The pledges were made at a high-level donor round table convened by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation
06/12/2019
Winners announced for African Banker Awards 2019
No one region dominated this year’s awards although there was a call from the organisers for greater effort to ensure banking was more inclusive, both in terms of gender representation across senior management in banks and lending to the small and m
06/09/2019
Ecobank hosted by London Stock Exchange after successful $500 million Eurobond issuance
The bond was oversubscribed with strong demand from international investors in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa
06/07/2019
Middle East and North Africa: Wealth Shift
Rising fortunes in the Middle East are driving the private-banking market toward socially responsible investing, Islamic products and more digital tools.
06/07/2019
African queen Runa Alam on hunting returns where others fear to tread
DPI operates in 27 countries and has $1.1 billion (£866 million) of assets across 21 investments, putting it among the biggest players there.
06/06/2019
Why invest in Structured Notes in South Africa?
As each person’s circumstances vary, one should always consult with a professional financial planner.
06/06/2019
SA property investment platform Thomani launched
Co-founder Shaka Ramulifho said the existing real estate industry in South Africa was only catering for part of the market, and Thomani was trying to fill the gap.
06/05/2019
Absa to widen its insurance net
She said regaining leadership in the retail and business banking space in South Africa was a group priority, and that the bank was already seeing positive signs in this regard.
06/03/2019
Egypt is a very important market for us, we are committed to the success of our Egyptian franchise: Renaissance Capital
What is the importance of this year's conference, taking into consideration South Africa's reforms, including pensions and investments?
06/03/2019
Old Mutual expresses commitment to Nigerian insurance market
The ceremony was aimed at celebrating Old Mutual’s deep African roots and its commitment to championing financial inclusion, education and prosperity in Nigeria and on the continent.