04/03/2018
How technology is transforming Africa’s financial sector
By rolling out such technology solutions, banks and other financial institutions are aiming at attracting and retaining new clients.
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/03/2018
UBA CFO links performance to balance sheet management
Nwaghodoh noted that the lender recorded a 23 per cent growth in interest income which is about N62bn.
04/03/2018
Barclays Africa execs score another R156m for loyalty in selldown
Follows granting of R191m in awards in 2016 …
04/02/2018
South Africa's Big Four banks record growth in headline earnings
South Africa’s four major banking institutions had challenges last year as well.
04/01/2018
How much it costs for South Africans to study overseas in 2018
Stanley Tordiffe, certified financial planner at Old Mutual Private Wealth Management, said that the move by parents to send their children to study abroad is not unusual.
04/01/2018
A plan to grow across Africa
The Africa free trade zone will definitely be a positive step in getting us into Africa.
03/29/2018
Africa’s premier investment marketplace to accelerate continent’s economic transformation
The African Development Bank is working with the world’s leading financial institutions to de-risk investment through the platform and make it a springboard for Africa’s economic transformation.
03/29/2018
Kenya's economy has 'turned corner' despite poll slowdown - CBK boss
The governor, however, said "the economy has turned a corner" with growth forecast set to be much higher than last year.
03/28/2018
How technology is changing wealth management
Whether it is a threat or an opportunity depends on your perspective.
03/28/2018
Kenya climbs to number 9 in Africa investment ranking
Regional countries that come closest to Kenya are Ethiopia and Zambia which are ranked seventh and eight respectively.
03/28/2018
German offer for Murray & Roberts too low, Old Mutual says
An independent board, established by M&R directors to investigate the offer, has also recommended that shareholders do not accept the offer.
03/28/2018
Wema Bank Secures $35m Funding Package to Support SMEs
The agreement was signed at the 3rd Africa Islamic Finance Forum.
03/28/2018
Just How Weak Is South Africa’s Global Standing Now?
Commentators have observed that South Africa’s leadership in Africa has been on a downward trend in recent years.
03/28/2018
Cape Town property ranked second-best performer in the world
Data provider Wealth-X predicts that the world’s ‘ultra-wealthy’ individuals should increase by 40% by the year 2022, and notes that the super-wealthy are acquiring both secondary properties and passports.
03/27/2018
Financial Deals to Accelerate in 2018 Amid Continued Consolidation
"Consequently the banking sector will witness substantial consolidation at the national and regional levels."
03/26/2018
Steinhoff: lessons for the long-term Investor - Stonehage Fleming
The subject of diversification also raises the active versus passive debate.
03/26/2018
Steinhoff: lessons for the long-term Investor - Stonehage Fleming
The subject of diversification also raises the active versus passive debate.
03/26/2018
UBA Assures Shareholders Superior Long-term Return
The pan-African financial institution’s audited results showed that gross earnings grew substantially to N462 billion, up by 20 percent from N314 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2017.
03/26/2018
IEI-Anchor promotes early pension preparation
The managing director stated that the company’s skills from marketing, contributions, investment, benefit payments and retiree management had been improved.
03/23/2018
Fighting corruption: Time for Nigeria to take the gloves off
To enhance its asset recovery options, Nigeria should develop its own asset recovery framework