12/15/2015
Returns On SA Private Equity Outperformed JSE-Listed Shares, Report Says
Private equity presents an opportunity for investors to invest in a region that is experiencing strong economic growth
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12/15/2015
Co-Operative Bank of Kenya automates its Wealth and Asset Management business
The case study was weaved based on the interview conducted with a senior member at the bank
12/15/2015
Private Equity in Africa Set to Present Significant Opportunities for Investors in 2016
According to the Search for Returns survey, 80 percent of the investors expect African private equity to outperform African listed equity over the coming decade. CEO of SAVCA, Erika van der Merwe, explains how the asset class presents a healthy opportunit
12/15/2015
After Brazil, is South Africa the next EM to go bad?
Slowing growth, financial market instability and political turmoil — could South Africa be the next major emerging market to follow Brazil and lose its investment grade rating?
12/14/2015
Most Influential Nigerian CEOs Of 2015
Our Top 10 CEOs were selected based on the impact their companies have had on business in Nigeria and their overall contribution to economic growth.
12/14/2015
Kenya: President Kenyatta Warns of Conspiracy to Undermine Investor Confidence
President Kenyatta spoke as the spotlight on Eurobond took an international dimension and questions asked on the projects the government spent the loan on.
12/14/2015
Old Mutual and Investec lead risers on new South African finance minister
President Zuma appoints third minister in a week, but rand recovers
12/14/2015
Risk, ruin and the unknown unknowns of the finance sector
The shockwaves from forced sovereign wealth selling will gut the world's commercial property markets, infrastructure and private equity funds
12/10/2015
Goldman Sees South Africa Own Goal as Zuma Move Hits Bank Stocks
To drive higher economic growth South Africa has to stop scoring own goals, and some market commentators feel that the timing and manner of Minister Nene’s removal is in effect an own goal
12/10/2015
SA, Nigeria lead in intra-African e-commerce
The two countries are playing no small role in boosting e-commerce on the continent, offering a much-needed shift that can potentially have a positive impact on both economies
12/08/2015
Announcement: Moody's: African banks' stable outlook balances rising asset quality risks against resilient buffers
The research is an update to the markets and does not constitute a rating action.
12/08/2015
South Africa's current account deficit widens, threatening rand
Economists polled by Reuters had reached consensus on a 4 percent deficit in the third quarter.
12/08/2015
South Africans move assets abroad at record pace
Rand weakness and pessimism over economic environment push move to overseas.
12/07/2015
SA edges closer to junk rating
The decision means there is at least a one-in-three chance that South Africa will end up with a speculative credit rating within the next year or two
12/07/2015
Can SA bank on winning with Beijing’s billions?
The proviso, though, is that we should do it with open minds and eyes.
12/07/2015
Bonuses: which SA CEO got the biggest?
Hendrik du Toit's R78-million bonus raised eyebrows this
12/07/2015
Why Africa should turn to capital markets to fund its infrastructure deficit
Improving infrastructure is not only critical for economic growth in Africa but essential for ensuring the improved wellbeing of its people.
12/04/2015
Tanzania's Richest Man Mohammed Dewji Is Forbes Africa's Man Of The Year
Dewji, 40, is the fourth man to be named Person of the Year.
12/03/2015
Asia, Middle East, Africa fastest growers for UHNW segment: Wealth-X
The global ultra-high-net-worth population is larger than ever and is on pace to continuously grow, according to a new report by Wealth-X and UBS.
12/03/2015
European brands turn to South Africa, Nigeria for expansion: CBRE
As Africa’s middle class continues to grow, proper timing will allow brands to capitalize on the new consumer segment.