07/21/2016
Moody's: Rising emerging market debt increases risks; Middle East and Africa least vulnerable
Debt is now growing faster than GDP and faster than foreign exchange reserves for many of these countries.
Alternative Investments
07/21/2016
Kenya: UAP to Acquire Old Mutual Firms Ahead of Listing on Bourse
Old Mutual Kenya directly owns part of UAP
07/20/2016
‘Nigeria’s future guaranteed by its pension system’
He said that Stanbic IBTC Pension on its part has plans to help people make a successful transition to the next stage of their lives and have the retirement they desire.
07/19/2016
Beware Rich Dad’s promise of UK property investment success
It’s more expensive and more difficult than ever to buy property in the UK.
07/14/2016
JSE part of plan to link African exchanges
Once those four exchanges have been successfully joined, the network will grow to include other African exchanges.
07/14/2016
MTN targeting financial services, say analysts
As the traditional telco business continues to decline and new services with resultant business models emerge
07/14/2016
Access Bank wins ‘best bank transformation’ award
The awards which took place on Wednesday at the Tower of London, United Kingdom was attended by over 500 CEOs and senior executives
07/14/2016
South Africa's pension fund injects cash into cheaper home loans
SA Home Loans has been the lender of choice for many government employees over the years
07/14/2016
Ecobank Wins 2016 Euromoney ‘Best Bank For CSR,’ Other Awards
The ceremony was attended by a delegation from Liberia, as well as over 500 CEOs, senior executives of winning institutions and members of the Euromoney team.
07/14/2016
CfC Stanbic to trade Yuan as it eyes increased Chinese business
The bank also plans to take advantage of the fact that most traders experience currency losses after being forced to convert money into other currencies to get the yuan.
07/13/2016
Islamic finance widens footprint in Maghreb nations
Another welcome effect of a broader and modernised Islamic finance industry would be the opportunity for foreign investors from Arab states to directly invest in Algeria with less hassle.
07/11/2016
African Development Bank leads on $1.34bn loan for South Africa's electricity future
The funds, with the bulk drawn from nine commercial banks, will be steered towards utility Eskom to augment its electricity infrastructure.
07/08/2016
Saudi’s Sedco Capital to manage new MENA Ucits Fund
The new fund is being launched as Saudi Arabia begins to open its economy to non-Saudi investors.
07/06/2016
SA households ‘overwhelmed’ by financial stress, survey finds
Another worrying indicator is the finding that fewer homeowners are paying additional lump sums into their bonds.
07/04/2016
How much it costs to move to Mauritius
The low tax rates encourage business formation and naturally appeals to retirees.
07/04/2016
CDH Balanced Fund posts 18% returns as directors waive fees
Subsequently, the fund has a returned 17.57 per cent in the first seven months (June – December 2015) of operation
07/03/2016
Rand gets boost from Brexit and gold miners rejoice
There is a growing belief that the US Federal Reserve may have to postpone any further rate increases until 2018
07/01/2016
Rates likely to be held steady as credit growth dips
Slower growth in credit extension, lower-than-expected inflation, the recent rally in the rand and tepid economic growth support unchanged interest rates in July.
07/01/2016
UMB Capital set to lead investment management in Ghana
This move forms part of the bank’s commitment to provide better and innovative products and services to its clientele.
06/30/2016
Motsepe firm, ooba merger before Tribunal
In this merger application, the Competition Commission has proposed a separation of board members involved in three of the firms affected by the merger.