01/06/2017
RBZ issues more bond notes
The introduction of bond notes and the aggressive use of plastic money has helped to reduce the demand for cash, which created queues at banks.
Alternative Investments
01/06/2017
Security and investment expansion of pension assets
As at the last count, the CPS had accumulated N5.8 trillion assets as at 30th June 2016 from about 6.5 million contributors.
01/04/2017
East Africa to Explore $2.3trn Global Islamic Economy
East Africa like the rest of Africa face a severe infrastructure deficit
01/02/2017
Tanzania says seeking $300 million loan from Credit Suisse
The finance and planning ministry said earlier this month Tanzania aims to issue its first Eurobond in the fiscal year 2017/18
01/02/2017
How solid business moral values woo ethical investment funding
An ethical investor would want to know what your moral foundations are or what reputable business you support.
12/30/2016
OPIC Grants USD$5million to Venture Capital Group in Emerging Markets
We are honoured to work with OPIC
12/26/2016
Govt transforms FDI drive
Investors have been expressing interest in committing their funds in the country but are frustrated by red tape among Government departments.
12/26/2016
Fairfax seeks $1b in IPO for Africa investments
Fairfax, run by value investor Prem Watsa, is hunting for countries on the continent with fast-paced economic growth,
12/23/2016
Sovereign Sukuk will end Nigeria’s recession
Recall that initially, the Debt Management Office on behalf of the federal government was to issue a Sovereign Sukuk bond this year but shifted it to 2017.
12/22/2016
Mauritius takes steps to open up property ownership for non-citizens
The Bill offers incentives to non-citizens to invest, work and reside in the country.
12/22/2016
Anglo American’s future may lie outside South Africa
Tens of thousands shared Mr de Villiers’ job-for-life journey with Anglo.
12/21/2016
Nigeria seeks advisers for debut Islamic bond
The OPEC member, which is Africa's largest economy, is working on a debut sovereign sukuk but has yet to determine the size of a potential deal.
12/15/2016
Replenishment of AfDB
The African Development Fund will continue to play a significant role to build resilience for the economies of low income countries in Africa
12/12/2016
The African Development Bank appoints MCB Investment Management as Fund Manager
The primary objective of the African Domestic Bond ETF is to encourage bond issuance in local currencies by facilitating access to local fixed income markets
12/12/2016
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers review pension landscape...
The micro pension scheme, when finalized, would ensure improved standard of living for the elderly
12/12/2016
Stanbic IBTC harps on importance of custody services
Among such clients’ assets include securities such as share certificates, bonds, stocks and treasury bills.
12/09/2016
Morocco to issue first sukuk in first half of 2017 -minister
Islamic banks and insurers are setting up in Morocco after it adopted legislation allowing them into the domestic market.
12/09/2016
African Development Bank approves the first Multi-jurisdictional Fixed Income ETF in Africa
The ADBF is expected to be a game-changer for the investors’ community to access the African markets.
12/08/2016
AfDB launches multi-jurisdictional fixed income ETF for Africa
The ADBF is expected to be a game-changer for the investors’ community to access the African markets.
12/08/2016
Mauritius sees 2016 foreign investment flows up over 40 pct
The bank said investment in real estate totalled 7.56 billion rupees