07/12/2019

African banks should follow world trends

In April this year, 14 leading global financial institutions came together to create the Trade Finance Distribution Initiative in an effort to establish the US$25 trillion trade finance industry as a more appealing asset class for institutional investors.

07/12/2019

African junk bonds last resort in hunt for yields

Bonds from six African countries are among the 10 best performers this year Read more at: //economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/70185318.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

07/10/2019

Bond turnover at NSE jumps to six-year high

“Liquidity conditions improved markedly towards the end of June bolstered by government payments to suppliers, government agencies and parastatals,” said Commercial Bank of Africa in a fixed income brief

07/07/2019

UN pledges support for African countries on AfCFTA

According to Ms Mohammed, it is essential to act now, not only to ensure that women benefit from the AfCFTA but also the African youth, given the demographic challenges facing the continent.

07/02/2019

Dutch Fund Targets SMEs in Southern Africa

Buxeros Capital, a public-private social impact investment fund, has established a presence in South Africa with the aim of investing in emerging market SMEs in Southern Africa