04/05/2018
Personal plan for retirement saves on taxes
Most retirement annuities allow you to pick your own investments that can grow the money that you invest for your retirement
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/05/2018
How Standard Chartered Bank has benefited EA economies
It had also provided financing to businesses, consumers and government agencies of $3.4 billion (UShs 12.4 trillion) across the three markets.
04/04/2018
Failed Bank Buyout Deal Shows Perils of Investing in Nigeria
The Lagos-based lender has denied that the documents were binding and said it had nothing to do with the threats.
04/04/2018
PMR Africa crowns FNB Islamic Banking
The PMR Africa awards are the end result of a research process whereby companies, departments, institutions and individuals are nominated and rated by respondents against specific attributes or criteria.
04/04/2018
Why are some asset managers changing their benchmarks?
Is it for the right reasons?
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.
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."