07/23/2015
Bank of Africa expands its branch network in Nairobi and Mombasa
The new branches will serve the bank’s growing number of customers as the bank taps into the retail business.
Retail Banking
07/22/2015
Standard Bank Expands InstantMoney service to Botswana and Uganda: Namibia to follow
InstantMoney is essentially a cardless form of cash withdrawal that allows our customers to send money to themselves, friends, staff or relatives in a convenient and accessible manner
07/22/2015
Nigeria: Firms to Benefit From Access Bank Ghana Lending
The new engagement with Access Bank announced today demonstrates Europe's support for corporate investment in Ghana
07/20/2015
KENYA: Borrowers brace for costly loans from commercial banks
The rise in the benchmark rate has the effect of raising the cost of funds for commercial banks
07/16/2015
Shake-up at Barclays Africa retail division
This could be a sign that Barclays Africa Group is looking to claw back ground in the retail banking space after losing some customers in recent years.
07/16/2015
FBNBank Ghana launches 'You First' campaign
Since 1894, our Bank has developed a unique culture of making the people we serve our utmost priority.
07/15/2015
Nigeria's Access Bank sees retail banking turning to profit - CEO
Nigeria's Access Bank expects its retail banking business to turn to profit this year
07/14/2015
Ecobank Cote d'Ivoire Consolidates its Position in the Country
Ivorian PM lauds Ecobank for championing African economic integration
07/12/2015
Uganda Development Bank close to $1b lift
Matia Kasaija, Uganda’s finance minister, is going to raise $1billion to recapitalize Uganda Development Bank Limited.
07/12/2015
GTBank Emerges Euromoney Best Bank
Receiving the award on behalf of the Bank, Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/CEO of GTBank
07/10/2015
Access Bank emerges Best Flow House in Africa
The winning firm must also have shown commitment to providing liquidity and pricing in all market conditions.
07/07/2015
FirstBank To Host Dialogue On Retail Banking In West Africa, Partners Asian Banker
The event which has the theme of “Building a Sustainable & Competitive Retail Banking Infrastructure for West Africa” will hold on July 9, 2015, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
07/07/2015
UBA introduces simplified process for BVN registration
The introduction of this simplified process was in response to some of the challenges associated with the ongoing BVN exercise
07/06/2015
Pakistan Billionaire Plots Bank Deals From Africa to Asia
The bank is interested in a presence in Iran if a nuclear deal is reached with world powers and also plans branches in India, he said.
07/03/2015
Standard Bank launches new youth savings account
The good news is the new youth account comes with a customized debit card
07/03/2015
Chinese owned private bank set up in Tanzania
China Commercial Ban ,the first private African bank owned by Chinese investors, is set to launch trial operations this week in Tanzania after two years of preparatory work.
07/03/2015
FirstRand to buy out DirectAxis minorities
The plan is to drive cross-selling opportunities between the DirectAxis clients and First National Bank.
07/01/2015
Skye Bank Concludes Mainstreet Integration
Skye Bank Plc has announced the successful conclusion of its integration process with Mainstreet Bank Limited
06/30/2015
SA set for leadership in Brics bank
Maasdorp has confirmed that he will be based in Shanghai, China, for an initial six-year period
06/28/2015
Ethiopian bank constructing 'tallest building in Eastern Africa'
Contracted with an amount of about 270 million U.S. dollars, the project has been scheduled to be completed within 38 months.