11/02/2016
Access Bank Plc raises US$300m euroband
The bond matures in October 2021 and it is at a coupon rate of 10.5 per cent.
Alternative Investments
11/02/2016
Buying Property In Mauritius: What’s The Big Attraction?
It has one of Africa’s highest per capita incomes, solid ownership rights and a free and independent media.
11/02/2016
World Bank says ‘investments in business-friendly Kenya set to drive growth’, but risks remain
The KEU said the positive growth trend is in line with the World Bank Group’s latest Ease of Doing Business Report
11/01/2016
SME development - more needs to be done
Pravin noted that "Unduly high costs currently... inhibit access of small business to credit."
10/31/2016
Strong China-Africa trade to influence renminbi
China is working to restructure its domestic economy – away from commodity consumption-driven infrastructural and industrial development
10/28/2016
Market analysis: UAE bank equities a sound investment
Mena equities are now where they started the year, although some countries and sectors have fared better than others.
10/28/2016
Kenya deposits insurer feted at global industry meeting in Korea
Kenya has seen 27 lenders collapse or put under receivership in the country’s banking history.
10/27/2016
FCMB Announces Commencement of the Bank’s Interim Audit of its Nine-Month Results
KPMG, should pave way for the release of the 3Q16 earnings results of FCMB Group Plc.
10/26/2016
AfDB Assures Of Accelerated Investment To Solve Africa’s Energy Crisis
AFDB President reiterated the bank’s determination to fund critical power projects in Africa
10/26/2016
‘CPS ’ll soon get a boost’
The scheme has been a resounding success and has come to stay as part and parcel of our socio-economic reality
10/25/2016
Diamond’s Atlas Mara’s Profit Drops 44% on Currency Impact
Atlas Mara, which invests in African banks, has lost more than 73 percent of its value since an initial public offering in December 2013.
10/24/2016
Asset Management firms lose private insurance funds and portfolios in revenues improvement
The EFSA issued amendments at the end of 2015 on the executive regulations for insurance private funds, and stipulated that portfolio and fund owners should contract with asset management firms or hire full-time investment managers if the size of the fund
10/24/2016
Investors looking beyond Nigeria's disarray
Weak oil prices, stagnant growth and high unemployment have cast a shadow over the Nigeria's prospects
10/24/2016
Dubai Chamber discusses bilateral cooperation with Equatorial Guinea
The delegation was received by H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, as well as a number of directors of Dubai Chamber.
10/24/2016
Nigerian bourse pushes back derivatives launch to 2017 - CEO
The collapse in oil prices has plunged the country into recession while eroding public finances and hard currency reserves.
10/24/2016
11 counties in western Kenya to set up bank
Each one of the 11 counties involved in the plan is to remit Sh100 million as start up capital for the bank
10/24/2016
S. Korea to strengthen cooperation with African countries
The KOAFEC meeting will contribute to strengthening friendship between South Korea and Africa
10/24/2016
Sukuk bonds issuance will grow in West Africa, says Hogan Lovells
These include sophomore issuances for the government of Cote d’Ivoire and the government of Senegal, and a debut issuance for the Republic of Togo.
10/21/2016
Black Lion Holdings’ Prince Alam-Sogan pushes investment in Africa
Prince Alam-Sogan is on a quest to attract more North American investors
10/21/2016
Germany refuses to print bond notes
The controversial bond notes are now expected to be introduced next month.