12/08/2015
EU set to boost post-COP21 climate financing to developing countries
Emphasis was also laid on the need to leverage private investors to engage in carbon emission reduction projects.
Investment Banking
12/08/2015
UBA Marks 10 Years of Operating in Ghana
To mark the 10th year milestone in Ghana, the Board of Directors of the UBA group chose Accra for their annual board meeting for the first time in the bank’s history.
12/07/2015
Infrastructure Bank To Establish Assets Management Subsidiary
Oyinloye said that funds available to the company would be better managed by professional fund managers
12/04/2015
Standard Bank lauds China-Africa investment
The Forum takes place on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
12/03/2015
Barclays Africa withdraws JSE cautionary, remains focused on current portfolio
Following extensive discussions, BAGL and BBPLC could not agree key commercial terms and a decision has been taken not to proceed with the proposed combination.
12/02/2015
European Official Praises East Africa
Reforms must be pursued and high-impact investment projects carefully selected, planned, and carried out.
11/30/2015
Nigeria's Stanbic IBTC Bank signs first international syndicated loan market transaction
Debut Syndicated One Year Term Loan Facility
11/27/2015
AfDB grants $12 million loan to Nigerian microfinance bank
LAPO has achieved its goal to reach over 1 million clients by end of 2013
11/24/2015
UK’s Green Investment Bank To Invest £200 Million In India, Africa
The United Kingdom’s Green Investment Bank has announced its first investment plan in the emerging renewable energy markets of India and Africa.
11/20/2015
Stanbic IBTC Bank signs first International Syndicated Loan Market Transaction
The 8-bank syndicate comprised of long-standing relationship banks of Standard Bank Group, Stanbic IBTC Holdings’ parent company, that included MashreqBank psc
11/19/2015
BNY Mellon Selected by Anglo American plc for its Sponsored Depositary Receipt Program
BNY Mellon now serves as depositary bank for over half of all sponsored ADRs for U.K. companies
11/17/2015
Barclays Africa opening doors to global markets for its commercial clients
They also learnt about the possibilities of doing business in China
11/16/2015
GTB’s Segun Agbaje bags Africa’s Business Leader of the Year award
Through this award, we distinguish and honor leaders who have contributed and shaped the African economy.
11/12/2015
South Africa's FirstRand Becomes Settlement Member of CLS Group
CLS settles more than $5 trillion of currency transactions every day.
10/28/2015
Standard Bank scoops two prestigious awards
For the 8th consecutive year, Standard Bank was recognised as the Best Investment Bank in Africa and Best Innovative Bank in Africa by two leading financial magazines, EMEA Finance and The Banker, respectively.
10/27/2015
Exim Bank co-promotes project development firm in Africa
Exim Bank's proposal comes on the occasion of third India- Africa Summit which began here yesterday.
10/26/2015
Hackers Steal N8m From Osinbajo’s Bank Account
Policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad Ikeja are investigating an alleged theft of N8million from Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s bank account.
10/25/2015
Odife - As Pioneer Investment Banker Bows Out
Adding the titles of economist and lecturer to it only helps to put a deserved shine on an illustrious banking career that spanned over 30 years.
10/23/2015
Firstrand Bank, South Africa, Raises N50bn For REDF In Nigeria
Over the past decade‚ African economic output has more than tripled‚ which is one of the many reasons we think that Africa today holds the greatest overall investment potential for all frontier markets globally.
10/22/2015
BNP Paribas Said to Weigh Job Cuts in Middle East After Slowdown
BNP Paribas is reorganizing its investment bank, run by Yann Gerardin, to cut costs as global lenders face stricter rules and rising compliance needs.