10/09/2015
Africa's Most Innovative Bank Named
The accolade has been given out at the 2015 investment banking awards.
Investment Banking
10/07/2015
The Access Bank UK opens Representative Office in DIFC
The announcement was made at a press event organised in DIFC that was attended by key executives from The Access Bank UK including Herbert Wigwe, Chairman and Non-Executive Director; Jamie Simmonds, Chief Executive Officer; Alyson Jeans, Commercial Bankin
10/06/2015
Destination Africa: investment protection is paramount as China goes global
This signals China’s transformation from a major beneficiary of investment into a global investment powerhouse.
10/06/2015
GTBank wins Double Awards from Africa Investor
The investment and business leadership awards aim to reward exceptional business practices, economic achievements and investments across Africa, whilst recognizing the institutions and individuals improving the continent’s investment climate.
10/06/2015
Kenyan banker wins prestigious banking award
Ai40 Investors’ indices capture the top 40 largest and most liquid publicly-traded stocks across Africa, ranking them by market capitalization and by liquidity, as measured by the average daily value traded in US dollars.
10/04/2015
Between Guaranty Trust and Zenith, which bank delivers better value?
The peer to peer analysis between Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) and Zenith Bank Plc reveals that both financial institutions are consistent with their tradition of good performance and rewarding investors.
10/01/2015
South Africa: Get Your Smart ID Card From FNB, Standard Bank
It will also accelerate the replacement of the green bar-coded ID book
09/24/2015
African banker Mwangi kicks off Dyson speaker series
The Equity bank story originated in Kenya, where 20 years ago only 3.8 percent of its citizens had bank accounts, and only 13 percent of them were women.
09/23/2015
Tanzania aims to open capital markets further in Dec: central bank
At present, T-bills and other instruments can only be held by Tanzanians or investors from east Africa
09/23/2015
Afreximbank's new President vows to promote intra-African trade
The new President of the Africa Export-Import Bank Dr Benedict Oramah, says ensuring an integrated approach to Africa's infrastructure and intra-African trade will be his top priority as President.
09/22/2015
CFO of the Week – Simon Ridley (Standard Bank Group)
Curiosity, credibility and challenging conventions.
09/22/2015
Ex-Barclays chief digs deep into Africa’s banking sector
Robert Diamond has been spreading the cash around to get a firm network in place
09/22/2015
CBL, Bankers’ Association Hail Outgoing Access Bank Director
He also praised the Liberia Bankers’ Association for working together as one community
09/21/2015
Bob Diamond Stumbles on Road to Redemption in African Banking
The 64-year-old American-born Diamond is also facing more experienced Africa hands at Standard Bank Group Ltd.
09/18/2015
European bank team to visit Zim
The investor community is increasingly interested in the potentiality of this countr
09/17/2015
Barclays is connecting the dots across Africa to bring the continent a global bank
However, Barclays is one of the only banks operating out of the continent that is attempting to create a truly local, regional and global bank in Africa
09/17/2015
Transactional banking on African Bank agenda
As it prepares for the launch of Good Bank.
09/15/2015
Rattled by JPMorgan Exit, Nigerian Bonds Now Face Downgrade Risk
The bond market is siding with Ashmore and Aberdeen Asset Management Plc, which also predicts a ratings cut
09/15/2015
EIB to visit Zim before year end
Van Damme said EIB will make credit agreements with local banks on a business to business basis.
09/13/2015
Fidelity Bank adjudged most socially responsible Bank
Fidelity’s commitment to promoting sustainable socio-economic development in Ghana.