09/14/2017
South Africa's Capitalworks to launch London hedge fund business
Mitra formerly worked at Carrhae Capital and Moore Capital Management.
Alternative Investments
09/14/2017
AlliedCrowds Examines Africa’s Investing Impact in Developing World Alternative Finance Second Edition Report
Impact investing is still a rather niche industry, but it’s growing.
09/14/2017
Morocco at “Forefront of Renewable Revolution”- CSM Says
The CSM went on to highlight the positive impact of windfarms on the local population through offering job opportunities and stable revenues.
09/13/2017
Zamara to expand into Africa… To partner AAS Zim to grow southern Africa market
The two firms have worked together for 16 years.
09/13/2017
First Eagle Investment Management Opens London Office
We believe our clients in the EMEA region can best be served from an office that’s close to them in geography
09/13/2017
Ghanaian, South African businesses strengthen ties
Mr Asante said the bank had solid footprints across Africa and was committed to facilitating cross-border businesses.
09/12/2017
Saudi market lags behind SA
The kingdom’s market reforms, designed to attract foreign investors, have been countered by the effects of a lower oil price, its main source of income.
09/12/2017
Masawara Insurance Group drives digital strategy with SSP Pure Insurance
The enterprise solution will also provide Masawara Insurance Group with a web-based employee portal and a broker portal, which will make it easier for brokers to do business with the three insurers through online e-trading.
09/11/2017
How Diamonds Fund Zimbabwe’s Secret Police
Secretive arrangements channel money to spies, military
09/10/2017
Sad state of transformation in fund management sector
The number of black asset managers has increased to 45 from 41, but they still manage only about 10% of the overall funds managed by the private sector.
09/08/2017
Sanlam shifts its focus to higher-margin products
High unemployment in mass affluent segment reduces new business volumes in first half, but value rises 11%
09/08/2017
Sanlam H1 earnings down 19 pct hurt by South Africa recession
Sanlam, which also has operations in Nigeria, Angola and India, said new business volumes declined by 4 percent to 110 billion rand ($8.6 billion) over the period.
09/08/2017
Infinia partners Access Bank, strengthens footprint in Africa
Access R.E.A.L is built as a pan-bank program, with a unique scope of redemption.
09/08/2017
SA picks banks to help sell $2bn worth of Eurobonds
The changes roiled markets and battered business and consumer confidence
09/07/2017
Stanlib to close some equity funds to boost returns
Some funds will close in early 2018 and the range of mandates will be narrowed without any job losses.
09/07/2017
African Rainbow Capital makes its debut on the JSE
ARC’s investments include interests in Alexander Forbes, Bravura, A2X and a 20% stake in the FirstRand founders’ telecoms start-up, Rain.
09/06/2017
PIC could break old white club
As big and established asset management firms still enjoy larger investment allocations than their smaller counterparts.
09/06/2017
SA’s Knife Capital opens in London after new investment
The transaction was facilitated by entrepreneur and angel investor Bob Skinstad
09/05/2017
Exotix puts in place hires who will increase Africa & Asia equities research offering
Any new road to investment opportunities across the emerging markets' landscape is to heralded, at least to appropriate degrees.
09/03/2017
Banks dump pension assets for low-cost funds
The National Pension Commission attaches importance to corporate governance practices in entities or specialist investment funds seeking pension fund investments.