03/13/2018
Sim on Africa
Standard Bank CEO talks to CNN about the bank’s future.
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03/13/2018
South African banks ride the uncertainty and get 11.6% growth
This came as banks impaired fewer loans across portfolios and resolved legacy issues at their corporate and investment banks, PwC said.
03/13/2018
The borrower power balance in sub-Saharan Africa
Bankers have to think innovatively on how to structure transactions and mitigate risk in order to deliver results.
03/13/2018
Asset and wealth management CEOs optimistic about growth but aware of looming disruption – PwC survey
However just 38% of the interviewed CEOs believe that robotics and alternative intelligence (AI) can improve the consumer experience.
03/13/2018
Nedbank's Ciko Thomas on the wisdom of mentors, and paying it forward
The man in charge of the retail and business banking unit that serves 8-million clients talks to Ruan Jooste about his surprising career path
03/12/2018
Banks set for stellar year
Johannes Grosskopf, the financial services leader for PwC Africa, said this year started with a revived sense of optimism and a faith that improving levels of business and consumer confidence would translate into meaningful economic gains.
03/12/2018
Banks grow 11.6 percent in year of uncertainty
PwC said 2018 had started with a “revived sense of optimism and a faith that improving levels of business and consumer confidence can translate into meaningful economic gains”.
03/12/2018
All the South African banks that have failed in the last 30 years
When the municipalities came to withdraw their funds, the bank did not have the funds to pay them.
03/09/2018
Initiative for Global Development to encourage US investment in Africa
The African Development Bank is the primary sponsor, with backing from a host of companies and organisations, such as Chevron, Procter & Gamble and the African Export-Import Bank.
03/08/2018
The best and worst banks in South Africa in 2018
The 2017 sample included 13,099 bank customers across various segments who were randomly selected to participate in the survey.
03/08/2018
African Development Bank at the centre of “a great Africa moment”
The Bank, he asserted, is uniquely positioned to support the region at a time of unprecedented transformation.
03/08/2018
New report shows only ten Kenyans control asset worth over Sh500b
Despite a prolonged electioneering period, reduced credit to the private sector, and a crippling drought, 180 new individuals last year joined the exclusive dollar millionaire club and are estimated to be worth more than Sh500 million.
03/08/2018
CISI leads with global “competitive edge” campaign to keep members at the top of their game
The artwork was produced by the CISI’s marketing team with support from design agency W3 based in Kelvedon, Essex.
03/07/2018
Technology tipped to push half of Kenyan workforce out of jobs
Technological changes have rattled the service industry, particularly the banking sector, with banks replacing tellers with mobile banking.
03/07/2018
Ghana drops to 5th in Best Place to invest in Africa ranking
The Index serves as an indicator of what opportunities exist on the continent.
03/07/2018
Moving to the UK? Don’t leave South Africa without tying up these loose-ends
For South Africans, the road to the UK can be a challenging one, but once you get there it’s worth it. To help you navigate through all the requirements and to ensure that your move goes off as smoothly as possible, we’ve compiled some essenti
03/06/2018
This is how big South Africa’s middle class really is
The expansion of the middle class is not necessarily an end in and of itself. Rather, it is thought to create knock-on effects, such as growing spending power, a better educated and trained workforce, more investment, more job creation and so on.
03/06/2018
South Africa Plans Return to Islamic Market to Plug Budget Gap
The rand sukuk would also set a benchmark for local corporate issuers to tap the market, according to the National Treasury.
03/05/2018
The luxury labels coming out of Africa
Ms Leles consciously places the brand's heritage at the heart of its identity, heavily marketing the origins of her gems in contrast to other jewellers.
03/05/2018
You can trust AIICO, MD assures
“Over the years, we have remained dedicated to developing our people, strengthening our operational efficiency, and building trusting relationships with our clients and partners."