06/06/2017
Kenya: Equity Bank Loosens Its Lending Strategy
Mr Mwangi said customers are attracted to a bank that can finance their ambitions
Alternative Investments
06/04/2017
BNP Paribas de-lists its JSE exchange-traded notes
This should not be interpreted as the French bank exiting the JSE’s exchange-traded product market, a bank employee who requested anonymity as he is not an authorised spokesman said.
05/31/2017
Finance firm says customers' personal data, investment values accessed in data breach
We are working tirelessly to deal with this matter effectively.
05/31/2017
Japan Invites Africa, India To Use $4 Billion Investment Fund
Stating that Africa’s portfolio in JBIC is really too small with only 2.3%, Mr. Aida said that the Bank’s next focus is to invest more in Africa
05/30/2017
Old Mutual gave 'manifestly unfair' advice to retiree
The transaction couldn’t be reversed because SARS was unwilling to assist
05/29/2017
‘NICON Will Return To Zenith Of Insurance In Nigeria’
Claims settlement is the reason why we are in business
05/29/2017
Kenya ripe for another international bond
East African nation floated the bonds in 2014 at a coupon rate of 6.8 percent for the 10-year and 5.9 percent for the five year security.
05/29/2017
New Africa infrastructure fund launched by Sanlam and InfraSec
We are very positive about this strategic venture with InfraSec
05/24/2017
Innovative impact fund targets African SMEs and producers
Savia will target SMEs that want to import manufacturing equipment and construction material
05/24/2017
Rwanda Backs India-African Development Bank New Venture to Fund Agriculture
Rwanda puts aside more than $120 million of its annual budget for Agriculture transformation – a sector employing more than 85% of the country’s 11 million population.
05/24/2017
Nigeria seeks lawmakers' approval for $1.3 bln loan for development bank
The cabinet last month approved the loans for the bank, but the loan facility is still subject to approval by the National Assembly.
05/23/2017
Impact investment fund Secha Capital VCC launched in SA
It allows companies, trusts and individuals to deduct 100 per cent of the full amount invested in qualifying Venture Capital Companies from taxable income.
05/23/2017
Asset managers lag banks in transformation Outdated statistics ought to be an indictment on the sector.
Outdated statistics ought to be an indictment on the sector.
05/19/2017
PSG's Van Rensburg Again Receives Top Honours As Best Securities Wealth Manager
Brian van Rensburg of local stockbrokers PSG Namibia, has been named the company’s Wealth Manager: Securities of the Year. He received this accolade from the Chief Executive of PSG Konsult in South Africa, Francois Gouws (left) at their annual PSG c
05/19/2017
IFC’s Jingdong Hua on how Africa can boost its capital markets
The theme for the conference was African Markets in a Shifting Global Landscape.
05/18/2017
South Africa’s Sanlam increases stake in Moroccan insurer
We believe this holds significant mutual benefits for the two groups and it will also benefit our stakeholders.
05/18/2017
Fraud costs insurance industry $165 million
The entire industry collects about $550 million a year and is losing close to 30 percent annually as a result of different fraudulent activities.
05/18/2017
QNB Suisse SA appoints Societe Generale Securities Services in Ireland for its pioneer UCITS-compliant umbrella fund
SGSS in Ireland will provide a complete fund services offering to support the distribution of the sub-funds to investors throughout Europe.
05/18/2017
Much to lose, much to prove for Old Mutual
Insurance giant is withdrawing from India to focus on its African assets as Sanlam and MMI pile in
05/16/2017
Islamic finance transaction broadens investor base for the Africa Finance Corporation
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