11/14/2017
Tanzanian ex-PM commends UBA for Africa Award
Dr. Salim described UBA’s commitment to the award project as exemplary and in the true spirit of African brotherhood and philanthropy.
Alternative Investments
11/10/2017
Investec Life takes flight
Specialist bank launches adaptable insurance products tailor-made for existing clients.
11/09/2017
IFC Co-Hosts Africa CEO Forum To Stimulate Private Investment
The Africa CEO Forum To Stimulate Private Investment On The African Continent
11/05/2017
Diamond in the rough: Ex-Barclays boss targets Africa
Diamond, who resigned as CEO of Barclays in 2012 in the wake of a scandal that involved traders fixing inter-bank borrowing rates in Britain
11/02/2017
Guptas inflated Oakbay price through trading by Singapore firm
The 20,000 shares that traded on the Oakbay debut set the share price at R10.08, giving the company a market value of more than R8-billion.
11/02/2017
UAE investors express interest in Uganda’s oil sector
A Uganda State House statement said Museveni told the business community in UAE that it will enjoy a number of policy incentives such as tax holidays, VAT incentives, among others.
10/30/2017
GIPF invests N$4bn through unlisted investments since 2010
Another significant development at GIPF is the managing of some of its investments in-house.
10/30/2017
Art is a huge part of who we are at Access Bank —Amaechi Okobi
Your knowledge of Nigerian art and artists is quite impressive. How did you acquire it?
10/28/2017
UAE, Saudi Arabia among top investors in Africa
Dubai is well-positioned to serve as a gateway for African companies that are looking for growth opportunities
10/27/2017
Ecobank poised to help Gambia business community exploit trade opportunities
Ecobank Gambia MD Josephine Anan-Ankomah said the bank offers unique trade and cash management solution that enables customers settle their international trade transaction seamlessly using secure and cost-efficient methods.
10/24/2017
Eyeing global alliance expansion
The bullish outlook reflects Hansard’s push into the offshore pensions business that started three years ago.
10/24/2017
Uganda to provide more incentives for Qatari investors
The visit also aims to explore investment opportunities in Uganda
10/23/2017
BlackRock to list megafund on JSE
Locals to get a taste of European blue chips, with PSG Capital acting as sole bookrunner
10/20/2017
Sigma Pensions Unveils New Product for Clients
Parts of these include optimal return on investment for the retirees to make sure that returns on investment for all funds are consistent and competitive
10/19/2017
Sompo International Strengthens Position in Africa through Insurance Alliances
Sompo signs partnership agreement with two of the largest financial groups in Africa
10/19/2017
Nedbank partners with Ongos for low-cost housing
The directors of Ongos Valley expressed joy at the partnership between the two entities, highlighting that the development will go a long way towards satisfying the housing needs of our communities.
10/18/2017
Coronation Asset Management eyes N50b mutual funds
It is an investment opportunity for retail investors.
10/17/2017
Fidelity Bank Issues $400m Eurobond, Refinances $256m of Maturing Notes
We are delighted to have successfully completed the offering, and believe the transaction has a big positive signaling effect.
10/16/2017
Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum Draws 1,300 African SMEs
The Founder of the Bank noted that they have united the African entrepreneurship ecosystem by putting the entrepreneurs at centre stage.
10/16/2017
South Africa’s Sanlam Life buys Barclays-owned consulting arm
It has a substantial book of standalone investment funds and 119 retirement funds with 339 active and 614 inactive members, with assets of approximately R84bn under administration.