Managers of Wealth Africa

A bank account for every Ghanaian in 2018 – Dr Bawumia

The three-day event is on the theme: “Exponential technologies and innovations; an enabler in socio-economic development of Ghana”

5 favourite locations Nigeria’s stolen funds are warehoused in Off-shore accounts

These locations are majorly British Overseas Territories or Crown Dependencies

European Union blacklists Namibia

The blacklist decision, transmitted internationally yesterday, was an EU attempt to publish lists of tax havens in a bid to discourage illicit tax and other financial activities.

South Africa releases Competition Amendment Bill

A primary objective of the Bill is to address structural challenges that constrain the South African economy, namely high levels of concentration and the racially skewed spread of ownership.

Absa joins CLS as a new settlement member

Absa will benefit from reduced settlement risk, improved efficiencies and increased liquidity to support its currency trading operations.

Central Bank, FIC To Introduce New Trends To Combat 'Sakawa'

FIC And Central Bank Are Stepping In To Combat Computer Fraudsters

Regulation Round-Up: Kenya, Ghana and Algeria Fudding and Fighting Bitcoin

It could very well be a Ponzi scheme of a kind, I think you have seen how the prices have gone up and down in various places.

Support financial entrants to reduce banks’ monopoly, say MPs

Parliament’s finance and trade and industry committees to table their report on financial sector transformation

Whistle-blowing and windfalls

The first few months after receiving a financial windfall is usually a time of adjustment.

DBN to Sign on Commercial Banks, More MFIs before Year-end

The culmination of that is the technical support that came from them and experience sharing with us, in addition to the funding they provided for us.

EGX plans to market Egyptian companies in Africa

EGX encourages Egyptian companies to be listed on African stock exchanges

OECD launches programme to assist Cameroon to implement new international tax standards

The visit launched an Induction Programme to assist Cameroon in the implementation of the BEPS package, with a focus on the four minimum standards, and the standard for the automatic exchange of financial account information.

Effect of New Accounting Rules on Retirees’ Funds

The ensuing faceoff led to the suspension of all insurance companies from participating in the booming pension market.

S. African president pledges to protect independence of central bank

"In this regard, we value the work that is done by the South African Reserve Bank and we will continue to protect its independence," Zuma said.

Central banks in Nigeria and Kenya to hold rates next week

There is a high degree of uncertainty over next year’s rate path for Kenya.

South Africa creates new partnerships with India

The purpose of the conference is to have networking between professionals, business people, industries and experts.

Central banks in Nigeria and Kenya to hold rates next week

Rates are expected to be cut by 100 basis points in either July or September 2018 in Nigeria to 13 percent but will remain stable in Kenya throughout next year.

Afreximbank to Begin Inspection, Certification Operations in Nigeria Next Year

The Bank is now conducting a feasibility study/business plan for the initiative and expect to begin construction in 2018.

Kenya central bank governor sees 5% inflation in 2018 and beyond

He said it was inevitable that commercial lending rate caps would be removed, but timing of the move was uncertain.

Qatar, Ethiopia sign accords to cement bilateral relations

The Defence ministries of Qatar and Ethiopia signed a co-operation agreement.

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