03/31/2022
Russia-Ukraine war may disrupt Kenyan banks’ return to profit: Fitch
Rising pressures on consumers and businesses will lead to asset-quality risks
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/30/2022
Today and beyond: The next generation challenges the status quo of family business
While only 28% of NextGens are currently leading sustainability efforts, 72% expect to do so in the future.
03/30/2022
After long delay, Stats SA confirms record unemployment rate
Private households, trade as well as community and social services saw new job creation, while manufacturing and construction shed jobs.
03/30/2022
Morningstar Publishes Global Study of Fees and Expenses in the Fund Industry, Finds Fees Continue to Fall, Yet Room for Improvement in Industry Structure Remains
Australia, the Netherlands, and the United States again earned Top grades in the first chapter of the Global Investor Experience Study; Italy and Taiwan received Bottom grades once more
03/28/2022
Is setting up family office viable choice for the wealthy?
These resources may not be readily available to members who seek to expand their wealth and ventures.
03/28/2022
Africa Prudential Reports Gains from Diversification Strategy
Over the same period, Africa Prudential hit significant milestones in its digital technology business, culminating in a 58 percent rise in revenues in the business line.
03/25/2022
Ghana: Report warns that climate risks could cost Ghana’s transport sector $3.9 billion, but roadmap offers hope
It also mentions government efforts to prioritize adaptation investments to mitigate the climate risks facing Ghana’s infrastructure in the energy, transport, and water sectors.
03/24/2022
Banks in the country have some way to go on climate change reporting
The TCFD, created in 2015, is a consistent climate-related financial risk disclosure standard for use by companies, banks, and investors in providing information to stakeholders.
03/17/2022
Fidelity Bank MD Seeks Enabling Environment for Women to Maximize Potentials
She also said that the battle for gender parity was far from being won as there currently exists greater measure of gender imbalance in the country.
03/17/2022
What Is Islamic Finance And What Does It Mean For Kenyans?
There is a silent evolution in Kenya as the country works towards developing a sustainable real economy.
03/16/2022
Uzoka: UBA’s Diversified Business Model, Enhanced Digital Platforms Key to Financial Gains
Breaking down the full year 2021 financial results to the investors, Uzoka pointed out that gross earnings rose significantly to N660.2 billion
03/16/2022
South Africa’s best and worst banks, according to customers
Banks and their customers have adapted to digital banking platforms in unprecedented circumstances and time frames.
03/15/2022
Standard Bank’s acceleration of structural reforms may boost slow growth in SA
The group has limited direct exposure to Russia and Ukraine. However, potential secondary impacts across the countries where the bank operates, were being assessed for example in financial markets, trade, transport logistics, commodity, and food prices.
03/15/2022
Old Mutual says death claims worse than anticipated
The group reported that it released R5.3 billion from its pandemic provisions, which partially offset the impact of excess deaths on its profit.
03/14/2022
Consumers rights vs banks in South Africa – what you need to know
Sometimes these misunderstandings result in a dispute lodged with the office after all attempts to reach a settlement between the parties have failed.
03/14/2022
The super-rich are leaving SA
Biggest decline in the number of very wealthy people globally.
03/11/2022
Why Muslim Women Advocate for Modesty, Gender Inclusion in Nigeria's Financial Market
The Creative entrepreneur acknowledged that western brands are also adopting the innovations from the modest fashion industry globally
03/11/2022
South Africa’s best and worst life insurers, according to customers
The index surveyed over 2,100 customers of SA’s largest life insurers by market share during the last quarter of 2021.
03/10/2022
South Africa named world’s most unequal country – again
World Bank Group: Inequality more than doubles when factoring in race.
03/10/2022
Sanlam pays out R22bn in mortality claims, up 76% year on year
SA’s largest insurance group says operational performance has been restored to pre-pandemic levels