02/12/2016
It’s time to disrupt the funding landscape in SA
Upscaling private companies in South Africa is a massive task. But if we’re serious about growing our base of job-creating private companies, something needs to be done.
Alternative Investments
02/11/2016
Nigeria to expand stock exchange range to lure investors
It will also change its ownership structure this year
02/11/2016
Egypt discusses project funding with African Development Bank
The focus was on the priorities of the development projects of Luxor province and the rest of the provinces, especially in Upper Egypt
02/10/2016
Uganda: Housing Finance Readies for Agency Banking
Agency banking allows a financial institution to contract an agent, say a retail shop, supermarket chain, postal outlet or mobile network operator, to process transactions on behalf of the bank.
02/08/2016
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Supports Less Privileged
Dayo-Olagunju reaffirmed SIAML’s continued support for Thoughtful House Foundation which the firm looks to sustain moving forward.
02/08/2016
Looking for answers from the unit trust team that lost 66% in two days
Hard questions being asked of Third Circle.
02/06/2016
African Bank side pockets may continue
The remaining bad loans will be restructured into what is being referred to as the “Residual Bank”.
02/05/2016
BayHill to focus on clients’ share portfolios
Cannon Asset Managers will focus on unit trusts and attracting funds from institutional investors, such as pension funds.
02/05/2016
Sanlam rate of return at 6.42 percent
This fund aims to deliver a higher level of income than fixed deposits and call deposits over time
02/04/2016
Kenya Ministers Pitch Projects to Investors in Addis
Government officials Wednesday sought to improve Kenya's image as a place to do business telling foreign investors to put their money in Kenya, as part of a new strategy to increase foreign investment.
02/04/2016
Tunisia: French-Tunisian private equity fund to be launched February 5
It will also allow Tunisian and French SMEs to consolidate their development projects and their competitive positions on the long term
02/04/2016
New chapter for Dulal-Whiteway includes work in Ghana
Dulal-Whiteway’s last day in office is on February 10, but he won’t be home for too long before he has to board a trans-Atlantic flight to Ghana.
02/04/2016
African Bank Revival Moves Ahead as Bondholders Offered New Debt
The remaining viable assets of the South African lender are able to start operating after a new board was put in place and authorities granted the company a banking license.
02/04/2016
Tower Property’s offshore strategy helps boost revenues by 55%
Last week, Tower announced its largest acquisition to date with the purchase of a portfolio of four retail shopping centres in Croatia for €66.4 million R1,1 billion.
02/03/2016
SA’s first retail hedge funds available to investors
Two fund of hedge fund offerings launched by Novare.
02/03/2016
Stanbic IBTC Pension records over N1tr assets
He further disclosed that in line with its commitment to enriching customer experience, the company would continue to broaden and enhance its service channels for efficient service delivery.
02/03/2016
AfrAsia Bank Honoured At The African Excellence Awards For AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open
The upcoming AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2016 will be held at Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius at Anahita on 12-15 May.
02/01/2016
Nigeria plans to issue first non-interest sovereign bond in 2016
Nigeria currently has only one sub-national Sukuk bond issued by the Osun State Government.
02/01/2016
Standard Bank starts Chinese currency exchange
The move was seen as a vote of confidence in China's economic reforms and its efforts to establish the nation's currency as an international reserve asset.
02/01/2016
Nigeria: Alex Otti - All That Is in a Name!
Alex Otti is a man cut into this mould; a man whose technocratic skills and distinctions have stood him out everywhere he has been opportune to serve.