04/10/2017
Customer sues bank N3bn for alleged missing N151.8m from bank account
In a writ of summon, the firm said it became suspicious when the bank denied it access to the account.
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04/06/2017
The Scandals Zuma Outmanoeuvred Over 22 Years
Does he have a ninth life?
04/05/2017
Ex-Perm Sec Docked Over N97m Fraud
The accused former Permanent Secretary denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to all the three counts.
04/05/2017
We’ll reveal owners of luxury properties next year, British Govt assures FG
We need to make sure that there is no safe haven for you to run to.
04/05/2017
Conyers wins Africa M&A award
Conyers advised Iluka Resources on its takeover of Sierra Rutile.
04/03/2017
Court orders committal proceedings on Directors of Diamond bank, Shell
Persons to be cited named above are in charge of the day to day administration and management of the two organisations
03/31/2017
Court dismisses Sahara Computers' filing against Gordhan
They did not accept Sahara's last-minute application arguing that he should have private representation.
03/31/2017
Taiwan wins over $200 million in legal claims against African states
The first case is pending and the other two Eximbank won.
03/31/2017
Judgment on Vardospan court battle expected
Habib Bank holds a full banking licence granted by the South African Reserve Bank
03/30/2017
US judge lets Standard Bank off the hook
US district judge also dismissed claims against German chemical giant BASF, Switzerland’s UBS Group and the London Platinum and Palladium Fixing Company
03/30/2017
Capitalising on South Africa’s projected growth
It is a timely moment to be expanding financial services offerings in South Africa.
03/29/2017
Exchange control relaxations for fund managers? by Magda Snyckers
The first statement in the Budget Review entitled “Tax treatment of foreign member funds” reads as follows:
03/29/2017
Appleby Ranked in Band 1 in Mauritius
Gilbert Noel was one of only two lawyers to be ranked in Band 2 in the same category.
03/29/2017
South Africa's Trade Ministry Signs MoU On Cooperation With Bank of China
The MOU will enable both parties to treat each other as a preferred partner and share information on investment opportunities.
03/28/2017
Pravin Gordhan heading to court
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is heading to the court this morning in an effort to validate his choice to stay out of the Gupta family's battle with South African banks.
03/28/2017
Nigerian Senate chief named in fresh financial scandal
The Senate president on Monday denied involvement in the scandal which his spokesman said was meant to disparage him.
03/24/2017
8bn Mutilated Currency Scam: Two Bankers Bag 18 years Jail term
The convicts who were the 4th and 5th defendants amongst other former bankers standing trial in the ongoing CBN N8bn currency mutilation scam opted for a plea bargain hence, they were convicted accordingly.
03/23/2017
Reserve Bank in favour of highly concentrated banking system
The creation of a dedicated market conduct regulator under the twin peaks model of financial regulation would strengthen the regulation of market conduct.
03/20/2017
Wealthy scramble for EB-5 investor visas before Trump closes US gate
The US government is looking at raising the minimum investment amount to $1.35m, notes Wolfsdorf.
03/17/2017
Banking fraud unit takes up Sh 9 billion TSS scandal
They are having police file containing the statements and that is why I cannot supply the defence with the statements.