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.
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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Asset managers lag banks in transformation Outdated statistics ought to be an indictment on the sector.
Outdated statistics ought to be an indictment on the sector.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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05/16/2017
New US$350 Million Program Unleashes Opportunities for Financial sector growth in Morocco
The reform raises immediately the minimum pension payments for those at the lower end of the salary scale to protect the least well-off retirees and women survivors.
05/16/2017
Investec launches office on demand service in SA
The service from FutureSpace includes restaurants and hotel bookings, luggage storage services and advice on the local area.
05/15/2017
Standard Bank says arranges $120m debt package for Zimbabwe Power Company
Company has been grappling with power and liquidity shortages.
05/15/2017
Sanlam forks out $329million
The effective date of the transaction of Sanlam and its short-term insurance subsidiary, Santam, would be 10 May 2017.
05/11/2017
Why equity investors are retreating from SA
Equity investors are afraid of weak economic growth and its effects
05/10/2017
A new era for private equity in Africa
Over the past two decades, private equity (PE) in Africa has emerged as an expanding asset class, both in funds raised and capital deployed
05/10/2017
Tunisia Sets Up Task Force With Nasdaq Dubai To Pave Way For Issuing First
The task force will work speedily and thoroughly, to help us create robust infrastructure for Sukuk issuance that will give the government and Tunisian private sector a valuable new tool for raising capital.
05/09/2017
JSE starts week firmer with banks faring best
The market was seeking direction after the pro-EU Emmanuel Macron won
05/09/2017
US equity fund upbeat about Kenya despite Zuku group woes
Kenya enjoys many advantages, including a rapidly growing economy
05/09/2017
Old Mutual to scale back its global footprint
Old Mutual is set to boost the existing executive team with a few high profile appointments as it returns back to home base with a new strategy.
05/08/2017
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Consolidates Leadership Position
The Stanbic IBTC Money Market fund currently offers the highest yield among money market funds