01/12/2015
Some of the regulatory measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) aimed at protecting the economy, according to findings, have started affecting banks’ profitability, with major impact to be felt this year.
01/12/2015
This investment is another significant step in delivering the Group's aim of becoming an African financial services champion
01/12/2015
At least two insurers are in talks with local and foreign investors for possible acquisitions and mergers, heralding another year of lucrative deals in the sector.
01/12/2015
Helios Investment Partners said it has stopped taking contributions for its third and largest private equity fund for African investments after exceeding a $1 billion target.
01/12/2015
Zimbabwe’s stocks, the cheapest among African shares, aren’t a buying opportunity for Investec Asset Management, which says consumers and banks in the southern African country are continuing to struggle.
01/09/2015
The sale is in line with Centum’s mission to be Africa’s foremost investment channel
01/09/2015
Anglo-South African financial services firm Old Mutual will discuss with partner Kotak Mahindra upping its stake in their Indian joint insurance venture following a rule change
01/09/2015
Old Mutual PLC Friday said it is buying a 23.3% stake in Kenya-based UAP Holdings Ltd, an East and Central African financial services company, for KES8.88 billion, or about USD97.6 million, part of its strategy to expand in Africa.
01/07/2015
At below N3 per share and with bright prospects after acquiring Mainstreet Bank Limited, Skye Bank is a good investment
01/06/2015
Concerned by the huge housing deficit in the country, Fidelity Bank Plc, through its ‘Fidelity Diaspora Mortage,’ is offering Nigerians in the Diaspora the opportunity to own homes in Nigeria.
01/05/2015
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc has been included in the Nigerian Stock Exchange 30 Index, just as Unity Bank Plc joined the NSE Banking Index.
01/05/2015
London-based International Finance Magazine has conferred the 2014 award for 'Best Managed Bank' in Angola to Standard Bank.
01/05/2015
Eleven Nigerian banks, led by the country’s oldest financial institution the Bank of Industry (BOI), have partnered to fund the establishment of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West African country.
01/01/2015
In a clear move to replicate feats already achieved in South Africa’s creative arts sector, Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited has unveiled a new partnership with the Nigeria Theatre Society, aimed at harnessing the immense potentials of the country
01/01/2015
The market had appreciated by over 47 per cent in 2013 before the decline in 2014.
12/31/2014
Despite fears been nursed in some quarters over the future of the Nigerian economy, the nation’s insurance sector has in the last one year attracted about $750 million in foreign direct investment.
12/30/2014
The first insurance company of Somali in over 20 years opened in its capital Mogadishu on Monday
12/30/2014
The Sahel Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Project would also help promote regional knowledge and data on proven gender development programmes
12/30/2014
After an initial investment of J$38 million in 2006, the investment bank says it will earn approximately J$955 million or US$8.34 million from the transaction.
12/29/2014
Expanding its suite of Emerging Market products, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, today announced the launch of three new currency contracts Russian Ruble Futures, Korean Won Futures and South African Rand Futures.