02/01/2017
FNBB named best bank in Botswana
The imperative has been for us to become more aligned and to streamline our offering in response.
Alternative Investments
01/31/2017
Sanlam aims to grow its portfolio
However, he said a better performing economy would be good for business.
01/30/2017
Stanbic IBTC N1bn pension ETF to boost market capitalisation
She added that it would act as a benchmark for PFAs to measure performance and report same to Retirement Savings Account holders.
01/29/2017
Managing risk is key to Allan Gray's success
The Raging Bull for the management company of the year is based on an average PlexCrown rating determined from the ratings the manager achieves across its range of qualifying funds.
01/27/2017
David-Borha resigns as CEO Stanbic IBTC Holdings, moves to Standard Bank
Sanni is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria.
01/27/2017
Sanlam looking for 'untraceable' shareholders
According to Platt-Akwenye, these initiatives have to date cost in excess of N$12 million
01/26/2017
Home-grown African wealth funds seeking foreign partners to fix infrastructure gap
Yet the 15-20 percent returns on offer in Africa are higher than the 8-12 percent offered in developed markets.
01/26/2017
Commercial property debt to steer away from major banks in 2017
Commercial property financing packages will result in a more diverse, aggressive and competitive commercial real estate lending sector
01/25/2017
State Street Recognized in the 2017 Bloomberg Financial Services Gender-Equality Index
As investors look for new drivers of risk-aware alpha, the demand for data around gender equality and other social and governance metrics continues to grow.
01/25/2017
Africa Finance Corporation issues $150 million maiden Sukuk
Issuance represents the global market’s first USD Sukuk transaction of 2017 and the first Sukuk transaction from an African supranational entity.
01/25/2017
De Beers Has Biggest Diamond Sale in a Year as Buyers Return
Top producer sells $720 million of rough gems at January sale
01/24/2017
Afreximbank unveils $90b intra-trade scheme
The move will also open opportunities to financing of intra-trade activities.
01/24/2017
Tonga 'overwhelmed' with Chinese assistance
Tonga took up a US$119 million loan for the reconstruction of Nuku'alofa after the riots in November 2006
01/23/2017
Mutallab recommends Sukuk to offset non-interest liquidity
The renowned business man and banker said the Central Bank of Nigeria could deploy the Islamic financial instrument on non-Interest liquidity accrued by Islamic Banks and others financial institutions with non-interest window to develop infrastructure fac
01/23/2017
Cheap Nigerian assets tempt global fund managers
The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, said in its report entitled Global Investment Outlook 2017.
01/23/2017
Recession shouldn’t deter serious-minded investors, says AMCON
Nigeria remains one of the most promising economies in Africa
01/20/2017
Pimco unveils global bond fund amid ESG push
The fund aims to maximise total return while favouring issuers with the best-in-class ESG practices and those that are working to improve them.
01/19/2017
DHR International Partners With Mercer Middle East
As a global consulting leader in health, wealth and careers, Mercer Middle East will provide its general service capabilities in health, retirement and investment.
01/19/2017
Diamond Said to Mull Atlas Options Including Taking Private
Atlas Mara began cost-cutting in 2016 as expenses engulfed income and threatened the firm’s ability to grow through acquisitions.
01/19/2017
Africa's Expanding Middle Class, Rising GDP And Business Climate are Fueling Growth
The African continent consists of 54 countries, all of which offer unique investment opportunities – as well as challenges. Understanding the on-the-ground angle is essential for any successful private equity investment.