01/20/2015
Tunisia’s Banque Zitouna has completed a capital raising of 18.5 million dinars by issuing common shares to the Islamic Development Bank, injecting much-needed cash for the bank’s expansion strategy.
01/19/2015
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Stakeholders Commonwealth has launched the MSME Development Trust Fund Limited
01/19/2015
Investment banking Fees for Sub Saharan African Investment Banking services totalled US$339 million in 2014
01/16/2015
The South African hedge fund industry can compete very well internationally.
01/15/2015
South Africa is sending a high-powered delegation to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, with President Jacob Zuma scheduled to attend, along with several key ministers and business executives.
01/14/2015
During five years it has moved via newly acquired subsidiaries or the launch of new divisions to dozens of African markets, including Angola, Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Niger, Mauritius and Congo.
01/12/2015
India based Private equity firm, Sage Capital said it is currently working with reputed institutional investors from across the world to launch a $1 billion fund
01/12/2015
An agreement to set up a pension fund to support private commercial drivers in their old age has been signed at a ceremony in Kumasi.
01/12/2015
The acquisition of UAP, which Old Mutual says is the third-largest general insurer in Kenya and the second-largest health insurance business
01/12/2015
Nigeria's economic potentials will come under focus in Geneva Switzerland a day before the commencement of World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
01/12/2015
Tunisia will delay its planned issue of $500 million in Islamic bonds until the third quarter of the year to allow parliament time to amend a law concerning the sale
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