04/24/2015
Banks spur bond issuance to the highest since 2011
The four banks have more than R40bn of bonds maturing this year
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04/24/2015
Nedbank wins 2015 Top Empowered Business of the Year Award
Other winners of these awards, held at a black and gold themed gala dinner at the Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park, Johannesburg on 23 April 2015
04/24/2015
Crucial role of the banking sector in Africa’s next growth chapter
There can be no doubt that banking is a crucial pillar of Africa Rising
04/23/2015
President Xi Jinping says the age of Asia and Africa has arrived
New world order should reflect the growing influence of the two continents, says Chinese president
04/23/2015
Mobile money transfers to Africa expected to hit $33 billion this year
Most sub-Sahara Africans are using mobile financial services to buy goods, pay utility bills, send and receive money
04/23/2015
‘It’s time to leave obsolete ideas behind’
Leaders of Asian and African nations called on Wednesday for a new global order that is open to emerging economic powers and leaves the “obsolete ideas” of Bretton Woods institutions in the past
04/22/2015
Global Luxury Brands Target Africa’s Growing Rich List
Global luxury brand such as Italian menswear company Ermenegildo Zegna have been tracking this trend
04/21/2015
Kenya: Bank of Africa Launch 'Viewerthon' Treat for Kenyan Athletes
The 'viewerthon' sponsored by Bank of Africa in Kenya will not only see the athletes watch the events live but will also learn about investment and banking.
04/21/2015
Fitch Affirms 6 South African Money Market Funds at 'AA+(zaf)'/'V1(zaf)'
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Fund Credit Quality Ratings and National Fund Volatility Ratings of six South African Money Market Funds at 'AA+(zaf)'/'V1(zaf)'
04/20/2015
Cost of living: South Africa vs the world
While South Africans often complain about the rising cost of living in the country, it remains one of the most affordable countries in the world.
04/20/2015
Citi: UAE Gateway to Africa for Multinational Business
Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions recently hosted a client seminar titled: ‘The Middle East - Africa Expanding Corridor: Understanding the Potential and Capitalizing on the Growth’ focussing on Citi’s unique footprint and transaction se
04/17/2015
China's South African Ties Complicated By Recent Violence
China’s foreign minister visited South Africa just as a wave of anti-foreigner violence broke out in Durban.
04/17/2015
Why Ethiopian Financial Services Industry Is Slow On Mobile Banking
As a nation, Ethiopia’s 7 percent average annual economic growth has been one of the best in the region over the decade
04/16/2015
Two billion adults still 'have no access to banking'
More than a quarter of people globally still do not have access to banking facilities, a report shows.
04/15/2015
African economic growth to slow in 2015: IMF
Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa remains strong but is expected to slow for a second successive year in 2015
04/15/2015
Citi: UAE Gateway to Africa for Multinational Business
Dubai Seminar Explores Citi's Unparalleled Africa Capabilities
04/15/2015
Continental Reinsurance Institutes African Insurance Journalists Award
The awards, according to him, are an extension of the insurer's continued commitment to the advancement of excellence in the industry.
04/14/2015
Digital and core platform modernisation to drive bank IT budget growth
This change will be reflected by the spending growth in core platforms
04/14/2015
Value of announced M&A transactions involving Sub Saharan African targets reached US$5.7 billion during the first quarter of 2015
Debt capital markets in Sub Saharan Africa recorded the highest first quarter total in the region since 2011.
04/14/2015
Skye Bank: Leveraging on acquisition
The report adds that banks cannot just rely on ATM deployment and internet banking