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CBK issues directives on how to get new Sh1,000 notes

CBK Governor Patrick Njoroge, however, said that those with between Sh1 million and Sh5 million worth of the Sh1,000 denominations will have to visit their banks

Ghana Fines Absa Unit for ‘Frivolous’ Foreign-Exchange Quotes

Lender ‘hasn’t been transparent with the central bank’

Workers, Group Hail Wike’s New Pension Law …As Gov Assents To Four Bills

This obnoxious law unfortunately denied some late retirees who suffered, and could not get their pension money while alive.

Zim abstains from external borrowing

It is also suffering from a dollar crunch, rising inflation and public anger over shortages — all issues that have piled pressure on President Mnangagwa who has promised to revive the economy after the fall of Robert Mugabe.

Banking sector reform yielding positive results – Akufo-Addo

On the back of this, the President said “it is evident that the measures we took saved the banking industry from a very dire situation, characterised by the existence of several weakly capitalized banks, with balance sheets encumbered by a multitude

The International Banker 2019 Middle East & Africa Awards Winners

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency Governor Ahmed al-Kholifey stated that “we have a number of licences in the pipeline right now” and that the bank views this “as a vote of confidence in our economy and in the banking sector in particul

Kenya Banking Charter Proposes Tough Regulations for Online Lenders

The CBK is pursuing the proposal whose tough rules, should they be assented

Banks tighten measures to curb illicit cash

Controls are in place to ensure that the money does not find its way to the formal financial system easily

AfCFTA: How will it affect Mauritius and Africa?

Mauritius has long been an advocate for developing economic bridges between itself and other African states

Nigeria triples insurers' minimum capital requirement

Under the new, passed, reform, insurance policies which combine life, property and business will need capital of at least NGN 18bn ($50m).

Standard Bank shareholders defy board in vote for greener disclosure

They want the bank to adopt a policy on lending to coal operations.

FirstBank demystifying financial inclusion with XploreFirst

According to the CBN, the overall goal of the strategy is to promote a financial system accessible to all Nigerian adults at an inclusion rate of 80 percent (formal and informal).

FirstRand cuts fees as ‘war’ with new rivals escalates

FNB drops rates on its e-wallet, entry-level and mid-tier accounts.

GCB Bank to extend service to other West African countries

According to the statement, Mr Sowah speaking at the Facts Behind the Figures Programme organised by the Ghana Stock Exchange in Accra highlighted the Bank’s intentions.

NSE gets regulator’s nod to launch derivatives market

They allow investors to make a gain or hedge against losses by taking a bet on the future price movement.

A need to be more open about bank products

The #NothingToHide hashtag prompts consumers to question how much local credit providers are keeping from them when it comes to credit life insurance pricing and terms and conditions.

Keller Williams Expands to Morocco

Tied to that strong foundation, their business acumen and drive is positioning them for great success in Morocco, said Soteroff.

Fidelity Bank partners with Asantehene, key institutions to deliver dev't

Chairman of Fidelity Bank Group, Edward Effah with the Asantehene and Lady Julia

SEC Warns Against Unethical Practices In Capital Market

The SEC has enjoined the public to utilise its whistle blowing mechanism to provide information on any known or suspected case for necessary action.

Getting sorted in southern Africa: how to enforce foreign arbitral awards

Inevitably, there are instances where the unsuccessful party refuses or fails to honour the outcome of the arbitration process.

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