06/27/2017
SA leads in push to use capital for social change
Impact investing is increasingly seen as a key driver of socioeconomic development, drawing on the power of capital to advance social change.
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06/27/2017
Global financiers support Morocco’s green bond issuance
It also recognises the confidence and trust placed in the BCP Group by the largest international financial institutions.
06/27/2017
Enterprise Group, Sanlam part ways after US$130m sale
This means that Enterprise Group can now speak to a valuation of $250 million.
06/26/2017
KCB to tap agents in bid to up insurance uptake
Technology will be key to overcoming the stumbling blocks and increasing Kenya’s low insurance penetration.
06/26/2017
Nigeria’s first ever diaspora bond has raised $300 million
It wasn’t initially clear how many Nigerians actually invested in the bond.
06/22/2017
Ecobank approves $400m in convertible bonds
The bonds will be on offer to all Ecobank shareholders on identical terms shortly.
06/22/2017
Billions held in impact investments in Africa
Impact investing has become a key focus for many fund managers on the continent.
06/22/2017
Billionaire ups NMG stake
His listed equities portfolio currently has an estimated mark-to-market value of Sh2.8 billion, having come down from highs of Sh4 billion at the peak of the bull run in 2015.
06/22/2017
New service for German business seeking East Africa market
This is a first of its kind partnership between an African bank and DEG and is the second worldwide after Peru.
06/21/2017
Bob Diamond's Africa bank ups stake in Union Bank of Nigeria
It is in discussions with potential investors regarding a possible raising of new equity capital.
06/21/2017
Velocity Trade Opens Johannesburg Office
“We look forward to strengthening our Johannesburg team and building on the growth achieved over recent years.”
06/19/2017
Investors hunt for hidden frontier market gems
Risk improves as financial infrastructure matures and a middle class emerges
06/18/2017
Investec Property Fund helps to launch Izandla
Izandla’s board will include Sthembile Nkabinde, who founded Khulasande Capital.
06/15/2017
PE firms raise Sh114bn for East African investments
EA countries do not have exposure to commodities and their currencies have seen less devaluation.
06/15/2017
Billionaire Motsepe Said to Eye More Than 3 Billion Rand in IPO
The share sale, scheduled to take place by the end of September, may even raise as much as 5 billion rand, they said.
06/14/2017
Investment window for Nigerians in Diaspora
It is expected that a successful outing of the Diaspora Bond issuance will provide another source of relatively cheaper source of external financing
06/13/2017
Ugandans Leading Investors
UIA notes though that the number of projects owned by the domestic investors increased from 55 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2014/15 to 91 in FY2015/16.
06/13/2017
Nigeria to sell 100 bln naira debut sukuk this month
The bond will be tradable on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and on FMDQ over-the-counter platform.
06/13/2017
What the African Bank and MMI tie-up means
These loans will be reported under Metropolitan Retail.
06/12/2017
South Africa's equity-centric hedge funds gain on favorable global conditions
However there was little actual change and given the favorable global conditions the rand strengthened over the month, although with some volatility.