12/15/2017
The African Guarantee Fund Receives Very Strong ‘AA-‘ Fitch Rating
In 2016, AGF launched a green guarantee facility aimed at unlocking finance for SMEs investing in low carbon, green growth and climate resilient development.
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12/14/2017
Asset manager calls on Steinhoff board to resign
Benguela Global Fund Managers says corporate governance is not negotiable.
12/12/2017
South African equity hedge funds in double-digit returns through November
In the end, Peregrine said that the Rand was able to recover most of its losses
12/07/2017
Barclays Africa, China Development Bank to cooperate on development projects in Africa
Barclays Africa Group Limited (BAGL) and China Development Bank (CDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation and exploring opportunities to fund development projects in Africa.
12/07/2017
Alexander Forbes aids ARC affiliate
Financial services firm partners Colourfield to launch investment framework for individualised pension portfolios
12/06/2017
How African governments can grow their pension sectors
This, he said, will ensure that retirees need to have opportunities to utilise part of their pension towards their health.
12/06/2017
Zenith Banks financial intermediation in Ghana commendable- President Akufo-Addo
The President assured the bank of Government’s support, and wished the institution well in its endeavours.
12/01/2017
Stanbic IBTC outlines strategies for investments in real estate
The event attracted a wide spectrum of operators in the industry
11/30/2017
AFD, Moroccan banking group partner to revamp Cameroon’s energy sector
The partnership, going by AFD and SCB officials, will provide expertise to develop Cameroon’s economic fabric and SMEs.
11/29/2017
Pension fund hits N7.2tr
The report showed that a total of N3.874 trillion out of the total N7.16 trillion was invested in FGN bonds in the period under review.
11/27/2017
AWARDS Standard Bank takes Africa titles
The Ugandan shilling and the Zambian kwacha have also been stable this year.
11/26/2017
Capricorn acquires stake in RAW
Capricorn, which has its roots in South African group Hollard Insurance, focuses on private equity investments in the financial services sector, including asset advisory businesses, and also acts as an investment adviser.
11/24/2017
Africa: AfDB to Invest U.S.$12bn in Power Sector in Africa in 4 Years - Adesina
Without electricity, you really cannot operate any effective and efficient airline industry and so this is one of the top priorities of the bank.
11/24/2017
Tanzania: Job Cuts Loom Ahead of Pension Funds Merger
These will be merged to form the Tanzania Public Service Social Security Fund (TPSSF), a behemoth with over Sh5 trillion in assets.
11/24/2017
Green bond issuance set to increase
Green bonds may inject some confidence back into the fixed-income market at the level of state-owned enterprises and municipalities.
11/22/2017
FCMB Group completes acquisition of Legacy Pension
FCMB Group’s acquisition of Legacy Pension is set to open a new vista of sustained growth for Legacy through the enhanced distribution and market presence.
11/22/2017
Sanlam acquires Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company
In a move to expand its visibility in east Africa, Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) has acquired Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company for a purchase price of $6.5m.
11/21/2017
Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager provides $12.5 million of funding to Purple Capital
Purple Capital was advised by Bloomfield Law Practice, a 'practical and hands-on' Nigerian law firm with expertise in corporate commercial, private equity, real estate and financing matters.
11/21/2017
Coronation take knock from pension outflows
In its retail division, Coronation said outflows slowed to R6.9bn from R18.4bn.
11/20/2017
Campaign to rebrand insurance sector kicks off Q1‘18
He noted that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers and other trade groups have also agreed to support the project financially.