04/05/2017
Dual currency funding absorbs liquidity shocks in African real estate market
This is no more apparent than in Africa’s rapidly growing real estate sector where shortages of hard currency remain a real and persistent operational challenge
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04/04/2017
Kenya’s budget paves way for Islamic finance
Amendments to the Public Finance Management Act will also allow the government to issue Islamic bonds, or sukuk, as an alternative funding source.
04/02/2017
Africa insurance giant targets Zim
The Bill was received from the National Assembly but has not yet been dealt with by the Senate.
03/31/2017
Zimnat rides on Sanlam partnership
THE Zimnat Group will leverage on its rebranding to grow its business riding on the strength of its pan African shareholder, Sanlam.
03/31/2017
'Black diamonds' fuelling financial sector
The rise of Africa’s financial services sector in recent years has been staggering.
03/31/2017
South African bonds and bank stocks plunge as analysts prepare for ratings downgrade
But if he does this will likely change the character of the country in a meaningful way.
03/30/2017
PTAD: Insurance Companies Yet to Remit over N19bn Pension Fund
Uncovers 15, 000 ghost pensioners
03/29/2017
Top international rankings confirm ENSafrica as a responsive, resourceful and reliable partner in Africa
Clients quoted in the guide describe ENSafrica as “responsive”, “resourceful”, “reliable” and “solutions driven” and commend its “dedication to the client’s interests”.
03/29/2017
Motsepe’s ARC takes stake in prospective JSE competitor
Competition drives market efficiencies and this benefits all users
03/28/2017
Sterling Bank obtains $15m ICD facility
In the same vein, the Central Bank of Nigeria had approved an array of innovative non-interest financial instruments which will keep the franchise ahead of industry performance.
03/28/2017
Nisela Capital’s MD's plans to lead the company into the black industrialist space
As Nisela’s managing director, Ngwenya exudes quiet control and has a reputation for spotting opportunities and relentlessly driving deals.
03/28/2017
Nasty surprise for pensioners after change to foreign service exemption
SA tax residents could see benefits reduce due to higher tax burden.
03/24/2017
Old Mutual aims to shake local insurance industry
Old Mutual has officially launched the Old Mutual Botswana Life Insurance Company with a goal to participate more meaningfully in growing the local economy and improve the lives of Batswana.
03/24/2017
Private equity falls short in spurring African development
Bulk of funding flows into sectors that generate little wealth
03/23/2017
Sanlam expands East Africa presence
Sanlam Emerging Markets will acquire PineBridge Investments’ majority stake in PineBridge Investments East Africa
03/23/2017
NSE partners Access Bank to promote financial inclusion
The NSE said the event, scheduled from March 27 to March 31 across all NSE offices in Nigeria, would mentor young people on investment matters
03/22/2017
China to Build New Industrial City in Tangiers
It will be a new international smart city where industry and innovation respect ecology requirements.
03/22/2017
Morocco opens an Islamic finance window
A slither of land in northwest Africa, Morocco is Europe’s gateway to the rest of the continent, an alternative to South Africa as a stepping stone into African frontier markets.
03/21/2017
CISI Marks Global Financial Services Talent With 76 Award Winners, Kenya & Kuwait First Ever, With 43% Female & 57%
New awards include the Diploma in Finance, Risk & Investment and the Fundamentals of Islamic Banking & Finance subject awards.
03/21/2017
Africa: To Power Its Future, Africa Needs a 'Wall of Money'
There is hopeful optimism that U.S. President Trump's administration might be supportive