05/06/2021

FBN customers in panic withdrawal after CBN shake-up

The apex bank noted that the action of the board of the FBN sent a negative signal to the market on the leadership of the board and management, stressing that it queried the board because of negative developments.

05/04/2021

Pension changes for South Africa under the spotlight

The bill would amend the current Pension Funds Act to allow pension fund members to obtain a loan, secured by a guarantee from a registered pension fund, to alleviate financial pressure during an emergency.

04/30/2021

Why CBN sacked board of First Bank

For years, the CBN has used Adeduntan as a check against attempts by directors of First Bank to secure insider loans, a major source of conflict between the CBN and Oba Otudeko.

04/29/2021

Kenyan MPs probe sale of troubled Spire Bank to teachers

The Committee, headed by Kirinyaga Senator Charles Kibiru, on Wednesday called for the tabling of the due diligence reports for the transaction from CBK, Ernst&Young (financial advisors) and the lawyers who drafted the agreement for the transaction.

04/26/2021

Connecting the Dragon, the Tiger and the Lion

With Chinese presence in Mauritius dating back to the 1800’s, the diplomatic relationships between the two countries have actually started strengthening since 1972, culminating into China’s first free trade agreement with any African nation.

04/19/2021

CBK okays liquidation of Chase Bank

The report indicates that considering the weak status of Chase’s financial position, liquidation is the only feasible option,” said CBK.