10/19/2016
Afriland First Bank, ICD in deal to create Islamic window
We aim at developing enough closeness with people and local communities so that we can respond at the best to any of their solicitations.
Alternative Investments
10/19/2016
Africa’s Private Equity Promise And What It Can Deliver
Emerging markets have become a key opportunity for global investors
10/19/2016
Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo list sukuk bonds worth $1.28 bln
African countries are increasingly tapping the sukuk market to fund infrastructure projects
10/18/2016
Diamond Billionaire Oppenheimer Backs New Hedge Fund Startup
The introduction of new rules a year ago for the industry has opened hedge funds up to more investors in a country which has 2 trillion rand of investments in mutual funds.
10/18/2016
Afriland First Bank and ICD sign agreement to create Islamic window in Ivory Coast
CPI Financial
10/18/2016
AfDB to Showcase Africa’s Potential
Also approved by the AfDB Board is the creation of a Water, Human and Social Development Department; an Infrastructure, Cities and Urban Development Department; and a Syndication, Financial and Technical Services Department.
10/14/2016
European Investment Bank earmarks 56 million euros for SMEs in Zambia
Mr. Byleveldt said the EIB is committed to alleviating poverty in Africa and financial support to the SMEs is key to achieving that.
10/13/2016
AfDB directors approve Africa Investment Forum
The financial institution further mentioned that the AIF will act as an avenue for connecting investors with both public and private sector projects throughout the continent.
10/13/2016
Private equity firm launches second fund
Private equity is gaining popularity in the region as funds and wealthy individuals seek higher returns
10/12/2016
Kenyan private equity firm Fanisi Capital launches second fund
Private equity is gaining popularity in the region as funds and wealthy individuals seek higher returns
10/12/2016
2016 Ghana Investment Awards set for Thursday; nominees announced
All other categories will be presented with three award trophies.
10/12/2016
AMCON, banks’ CEOs to get CIBN awards
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has concluded plans to confer on some of its members
10/12/2016
Equity fund eyes regional online processor
DPO Group is the largest player in online payments in East Africa
10/11/2016
IMF slashes budget deficit predictions for oil-exporting nations by $230bn
IMF has slashed its budget deficit projections for oil exporting countries
10/11/2016
Development Bank of Southern Africa financed 21 renewable energy projects
The energy portfolio accounts for the banks largest exposure and this signals our commitment to working with all partners
10/11/2016
South Africa must open market to African investors - Spio-Garbrah
It has about four to three mainstream banks in South Africa, whereas there are 30 in Ghana.
10/11/2016
Former Barclays boss Bob Diamond steps up to interim chairman at Atlas Mara
He is the former boss of the African lender Ecobank and currently serves as a non-executive at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.
10/10/2016
Real estate experts advocate housing subsidy, liberal access to land
As well as provide an alternative means of financing apart from the traditional bank loans which have become rather discouraging.
10/10/2016
Fidelity life Assurance boss dies
Mr Chapereka died yesterday morning while preparing for the PPC half marathon in Harare
10/07/2016
SA’s PIC has ‘appetite’ for Barclays Africa stake
There is appetite from PIC to increase their stake