11/26/2018
Why Africa is the world's last frontier market
Six of the top 10 fastest growing economies in 2018 are African countries
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/23/2018
Five reasons cryptocurrency prices are plunging again
There are several factors behind the collapse in prices, with many of them the flip side of what drew people to cryptocurrencies in the first place.
11/23/2018
These 6 Nigerian banks made N261 million from charges and commissions in 9 months
An analysis of the figures show that UBA, Access Bank and Zenith Bank led with highest deductions for the period under review.
11/23/2018
New EIB study on banking in Africa
The report also portrays the state of bank recovery and resolution laws in Africa and maps out policy options to finance infrastructure development.
11/23/2018
The Big Cybersecurity Question When It Comes To SA’s Digital Banks
Closer to home, a certain South African bank fell victim to serious cybercrime in 2016, losing around R300 million in an ATM fraud hit from Japan.
11/22/2018
Top Deacons owners lose Sh1.2bn at Nairobi bourse
The top 10 owners collectively held 82.2 million shares at listing, valued at Sh1.23 billion but that has now fallen to just Sh36.8 million.
11/22/2018
Research - Non-financial performance measurement is biggest hurdle for ESG investing
This more nuanced approach to sustainable investment requires the development of more complex metrics, benchmarking and monitoring.
11/22/2018
Tackling perceptions of African finance risk
Amr Kamel, the bank’s executive vice president for business development and corporate banking, was speaking at the opening of the Afreximbank Annual Customer Due Diligence and Corporate Governance (ACDICOG) forum on 9 November,
11/22/2018
Gordhan’s daughter received no direct payments as non-executive director - Investec
Gordhan defended his daughter
11/21/2018
Why Ghana Remains A Good Place For Business
This is essential in catalyzing growth, creating jobs and reducing poverty in the nation and Africa at large.
11/20/2018
Meet SIWWAA, Africa’s First Indigenous Luxury Brand
Africa’s rich, colorful aesthetic rendered in refined, finely crafted designs.
11/20/2018
12 Listed Banks Post N634.88bn Net Profit In Q3
Majority of Nigerian banks have demonstrated their resilience in the last two years amid macro-economic challenges, which weighed on credit expansion, asset quality and capital adequacy to record positive performances.
11/20/2018
Kenya’s largest bank sent close to 1000 employees home packing in 2017 alone
The bank also rolled out a Sh2 billion early retirement programme that saw 316 employees depart from the company.
11/20/2018
‘Banking is beyond keeping money’
Wigwe described the celebration as an opportunity to appreciate the results recorded so far, while still setting the pace for better achievements in the coming years.
11/19/2018
Luxury liquor brands rich Africans love
These are the alcohol labels that Africa's ultra-wealthy love to drink.
11/19/2018
Mauritius: Offshore on the radar
Improving the image of the financial services sector and driving its expansion are high on the government’s agenda for growth.
11/19/2018
Foreign investors, govt divest from banks
The report shows that 15 banks out of the 26 lenders had partial or full foreign ownership in 2017, with five banks having substantial foreign ownership above 50 per cent.
11/19/2018
‘Rich’ counties set for additional cash
Of special concern is the need to allocate resources for the development of slum areas in major urban centres.
11/19/2018
Access reiterates commitment to sustainable banking
“The business of banking for us goes beyond keeping the money."
11/19/2018
AfDB economic report showcases Zim investment opportunities
The meeting was attended by Zimbabwean government officials, representatives of public and private sectors as well as other development partners based in the country.