10/28/2015
South Africa avoids recession, but loses momentum
The knock-on effects from the strikes sent ripples through the rest of the economy, stunting manufacturing and consumption.
Alternative Investments
10/27/2015
Kenya must prioritise its pension sector
As the regulator strives to achieve its mandate, increasing the retirement benefits coverage among the working population in the formal and informal sectors still remains a major challenge.
10/26/2015
Offshore property: SA investors play in the big leagues
More investors buy offshore residential properties.
10/26/2015
Uganda: NSSF Plans Private Equity Fund for SMEs
The National Social Security Fund intends to invest heavily in projects within the country to support the country's development, Richard Byarugaba, the managing director, has said.
10/26/2015
Corporates scramble for informal market windfall
Big corporates are now scrambling for the estimated $7,4 billion circulating within the informal market, NewsDay has learnt.
10/23/2015
DBS, South Africa's FirstRand in talks to buy RBS India unit-sources
The sources declined to be named as the talks are not yet public.
10/22/2015
SA’s investment fees are high compared to abroad
Few South Africans are aware of the fees they are paying on investment products.
10/17/2015
Ghana’s High-Rate Bonds Signal Tough Times for African Borrowers
The West African country pays a 10.75 percent rate on eurobond issue as part of its IMF reform program; World Bank provides rare partial guarantee.
10/15/2015
Anchor buys share in Capricorn to get slice of global hedge funds
The deal gives Anchor Group exposure to a global hedge fund business that invests in emerging markets.
10/15/2015
Old Mutual private-equity invests in luxury consumer businesses
‘The higher-end consumer is a better place to be, maybe over the next two years,’ Myburgh says.
10/15/2015
Stanlib a ‘pioneer’ with launch of East Africa real estate listing
This is attractive given that SA’s economy is struggling to grow, while Kenya’s is performing well.
10/14/2015
Sour grapes haunt Sygnia listing
Or are these legitimate protests at blatant abuse of the system?
10/14/2015
Nigeria’s GTBank, France Partner To Provide Over $15m For SMEs’ Development
The statement quoted Denys Gauer, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, as saying that “SMEs has a key role as drivers of economic growth and employment.”
10/14/2015
SA listings buck the trend
The gloom gripping South Africa’s economy isn’t showing in equities.
10/11/2015
Ghana Pays Steep Price for Investor Retreat From Risk
West African country’s travails highlight the broad retreat from risk that is amplifying the challenges facing many emerging-market nations
10/09/2015
East and West Africa build Trade Ties
The core contribution to East Africa’s trade flow is informal trade which accounts for 30 to 40 per cent.
10/09/2015
Equity Group’s James Mwangi named Ai CEO of the year
Africa investor, a specialist global investments and communications advisory firm, has named Equity Group Chief Executive Officer, James Mwangi, as the 2015 Ai40 CEO of the Year.
10/09/2015
US Private Equity Firm KKR Follows Carlyle, Blackstone Into Africa
Africa fast growing economies and youthful demographics in driving demand for infrastructure, consumer goods and financial services as the continent’s middle class baloons.
10/08/2015
Private Equity Firm To Invest $100 Million In Africa
Was founded in 1976 by Henry Kravis and George Roberts, now billionaires, and Jerome Kolhberg.
10/06/2015
Hedge funds make the most as market volatility endures
Most South African hedge fund managers prefer increased volatility since this creates more market opportunities