06/09/2020
Latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) data shows that the ratio of non-performing loans rose from 12.5 percent to 13.1 percent by end of April, the highest since August 2007 when it stood at 14.41 percent.
06/09/2020
African economies now face the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic that has severely impacted global financial markets, say Andrew Nevin, PwC Nigeria
06/09/2020
Investing in a smoothed bonus portfolio means you pay more for protection from market losses
06/09/2020
The report said solvency of the banking sector continued to improve during the year under review.
06/08/2020
IMF estimates South Africa’s GDP at Sh36 trillion in 2019, while Nigeria’s total wealth was estimated at Sh44.6 trillion.
06/08/2020
Earnings differences amplified by virus and apparent indifference noted – a look at Trencor, Tongaat, Capitec and others.
06/05/2020
Account maintenance fee may be low when compared to other revenue streams, still make up a significant portion of their non-interest income.
06/05/2020
In addition we will also provide updates of any other temporary regulatory measures in place that might affect any ‘business as usual’ processes.
06/05/2020
One of Nigeria’s truly visionary business leaders, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has also stepped up to help in a big way.
06/04/2020
Kenya was at position 64 in 2010 and leading in the East African region with a visa-free and visa-on-arrival score of 65.
06/03/2020
KPMG’s credibility was put to question over work done for controversial Gupta family, which faced corruption investigation in South Africa.
06/03/2020
Financial stress testing has shown that despite the many stresses they face, SA banks are currently sufficiently capitalised to withstand the shocks.
06/03/2020
PwC has been the external auditor for National Bank which was recently acquired by KCB.
06/02/2020
Most of the value is in the South African operations, including an excellent food business, and Country Road, which operates in both Australia and South Africa.
06/02/2020
Within Sub-Saharan Africa, mobile money providers have waived or reduced transaction fees while governments are encouraging digital payments as a strategy to wean off person-to-person contact.
06/02/2020
Banks already spend more than most industries on technology.
06/02/2020
The panel emphasised that Namibia will only be able to progress if Namibians innovate and collaborate
06/02/2020
As in prior episodes of high risk-aversion, it is the currencies of emerging markets that are most reliant on external investors for financing that have suffered the most.
06/01/2020
While business and investors have been calling for strong government action to support SA's economy, the document may heighten concerns about state intervention and so-called prescribed investment – mandatory funding by private companies of cer
06/01/2020
The study surveyed fixed income investors across North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a combined AUM totalling $20trillion.