09/09/2013
New global research undertaken by analyst firm Aite Group and SunGard finds that hedge funds see institutional credibility as a key element for achieving success.
09/08/2013
Momentum Global Investment Management has launched a multi-manager fund investing in Africa’s fixed income markets.
09/03/2013
Mozambique government agency Ematum has set initial yield guidance of low- to mid-8% on its upcoming issue of a seven-year US dollar-denominate bond, according to one of the lead managers.
09/03/2013
The Fund aims to invest in mid-size companies registered in Africa and exhibiting a strong potential for successful listing on one or many African stock markets.
09/02/2013
The acquisition was consequent upon the approval of the unit-holders at the Annual General Meeting of the Fund and ratification by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
09/02/2013
Old Mutual today announces that its acquisition of a majority stake in Ghana's Provident Life Assurance Company has become unconditional
08/30/2013
Investment One's Head of Corporate Services Abimbola Afolabi-Ajayi told reporters that the purchase would fulfill the firm's objective of becoming a provider of complete investment services.
08/29/2013
China joins other countries and international multilateral organizations
08/28/2013
Africa's bond markets are coming of age, a reality marked by Investec Asset Management's (IAM) launch of its Africa Fixed Income Opportunities Fund
08/28/2013
The brand change will enable the insurer to leverage off the larger Barclays bank retail footprint to distribute insurance products.
08/27/2013
The aim of the new office is to support Brazilian companies that export services
08/27/2013
Old Mutual, the UK’s third-largest insurer by market value, expects to sell more life-insurance products and begin offering general coverage in Kenya, where premium income is expected to double by 2017.
08/25/2013
Financial advisors and analysts have also used the opportunity to encourage investors to diversify by placing at least 15% to 25% of their portfolios in international assets.
08/18/2013
Liquidity falling behind, but a higher number of listings is on the cards, writes Evan Pickworth
08/18/2013
South Africa's Standard Bank has been named best foreign exchange provider in Africa by New York-based magazine Global Finance, the bank announced last week.
08/18/2013
Old Mutual plc plans to leverage on growing opportunities in Africa to consolidate its foothold on the continent.
08/14/2013
The mass new recurring premiums of R1,36bn are now almost double the sales of the predominantly white retail affluent cluster.
08/14/2013
igerian lenders are extending a second year of gains after a debt crisis in 2008 and 2009
08/12/2013
Choosing between Old Mutual’s Julian Roberts and Sanlam’s Johan van Zyl to run a new insurance company would be a tough choice to make for any selection committee.
08/12/2013
Ushering in Era of Improved Service and Commitment