05/11/2018
Zenith, FBN, 5 Other Top Banks’ Assets Hit N30.7trn
The bank topped the list with a total assets of N6.864 trillion and a loan portfolio of N2.863 trillion. Its customers deposit had also grown to N4.652 trillion.
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05/07/2018
Kenyan banks borrow Sh36b from overseas to fund SMEs
The loan will have a two and three-year maturity for the two tranches.
05/04/2018
CBZ Bank Going Exclusive To Internet And Mobile Banking
We therefore urge all clients to ensure that they have registered on CBZ Touch, CBZ Internet Banking or Paynet platforms by the 31st of May 2018.
05/01/2018
Interest rates likely unchanged until late 2019 - Nedbank
Money supply growth eased to 6.4% year-on-year from 6.9% and was lower than the consensus forecast of 7%.
04/30/2018
UBA holds 2018 chairman’s forum, seeks strengthening of corporate governance across Board
A strong and institutionalized corporate governance, laden with excellence in customer service, according to Elumelu will drive more investment to the bank and thus allow it to contribute meaningfully to the development of the African economy.
04/29/2018
Access Bank UK eyes strong growth in Africa business through Dubai
The DIFC branch, regulated by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is fast tapping into the trade finance business relations from the Middle East and Asia with the African continent, particularly Nigeria.
04/29/2018
Stanbic Bank On The Move To Grow Businesses
The forum, the first of the bank's 2018 Trade Series, brought together businesses and small scale and medium enterprises (SMEs), officials from Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
04/27/2018
UMB receives Corporate Bank of the Year Award, Ghana
A statement issued by the UMB and copied to the Ghana News Agency said UMB came out tops in the Corporate Bank of the Year category amid firm competition.
04/26/2018
UMB receives Corporate Bank of the Year Award, Ghana
It said the Bank’s delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Awuah accompanied by Director, Consumer and Business Banking, Mr Kevin Cain; Director, Treasury, Mr Kevin Adarkwah; and Director Marketing and Communications, Ms Yvonne Bo
04/26/2018
African Bank boss Basani Maluleke embraces a new challenge
Maluleke, 40, owes the shaping of her career path largely to her father
04/26/2018
Diamond Bank ends UK operations
The transaction followed the bank’s divestment from its West African business, Diamond Bank S.A., which was completed in November 2017.
04/24/2018
Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie scores a massive R57 million payday
According to Capitec, the group’s year-on-year growth in HEPS of 18% was above the 15% target
04/22/2018
The future of banking: Where will we go
traditional banks need to watch their backs because if they’re not going to offer what the new disruptors are willing to offer, they may well get left behind.
04/20/2018
SunTrust Bank Nigeria receives information security certifications
African banks, spurred by the runaway success of payment servicem-pesa, have been scrambling to gain market share as an increasing number of Africans turn online for smaller payments.
04/19/2018
SunTrust Bank Nigeria has been granted 2 certifications
These certifications are in line with our ethos of securing our systems against cyber threats and a proof of our commitment to provide maximum protection for our client’s data.
04/19/2018
Ecobank Wins 3 Awards At 2018 Asian Banker Awards
He commended Ecobank for bagging three awards, saying specifically that the Best Transaction Award in Nigeria, West Africa won by Ecobank, is a pointer that the bank has re-emerged as a strong player in the Nigerian market owing to its digital restructuri
04/18/2018
Banks eye surge in earnings from foreign subsidiaries
The FCMB boss disclosed that the earnings’ contribution in naira terms from the British unit would be around N500 million for 2018.
04/17/2018
Saxo Bank Sells South African Subsidiary to Sasfin and Management Team
Deal will not deter business for Saxo Bank in the region as parties will continue collaborating
04/16/2018
Coronation Merchant Bank Grows Gross Earnings 66% in 2017
He said Coronation MB Group recorded a notable improvement in key performance metrics in 2017, despite the tough and challenging operating environment.
04/15/2018
Ecobank links SMEs to 33 African markets
A secure network could unleash vibrant and profitable value chains via B2B agreements where SMEs understand trade rules and requirements in different markets.