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Namibia: Development Bank Raises N$291 Million Through Bond
13.09.2017| Source: Namibia Economist; All Africa
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) issued the first notes under its N$2.5 billion Medium-Term Note Programme last week and raised N$291 million.
Zimbabwe: Insurance Firms Invest $800m in Prescribed Assets
11.08.2017| Source: Financial Gazette; All Africa
The insurance and pensions industry has invested nearly $1 billion in prescribed assets in the last six years, as they sought to comply with the country's legislation on portfolio investments.
Zimbabwe: Agribank, Fbc to Raise $20m Agro Bills
10.08.2017| Source: The Herald; All Africa
Agribank and FBC are getting into the market to raise $20 million through agro bills so as to support agricultural activities in the impending 2017/18 summer cropping season.
Kenya: Cheaper Cash Options Keep State From CBK Overdraft
01.08.2017| Source: Daily Nation; All Africa
The Treasury has kept away from the overdraft facility at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for the past three months as investors bombard it with cash, opting instead to fill short-term cash-flow needs through the sale of treasuries.
Nigeria lists first Diaspora Bond on the London Stock Exchange
29.06.2017| Source: Ecofin Agency
Three weeks after its issue, Nigeria’s first Diaspora Bond today started trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Nigeria to start international roadshow for diaspora bonds sale next week - DMO
09.06.2017| Source: Agence Ecofin
Nigeria will commence an international road show for the sale of a diaspora bond worth between $100million and $300 million.
Kenya: M-Akiba bond surpasses target of 5,000 buyers
06.04.2017Purchases from investors ranged from Sh3,000 to Sh1.13 million, indicating that the sales were dominated by big buyers
Moody’s places South Africa's rating on review for downgrade
05.04.2017The downward review is due to the recent cabinet reshuffle.
Kenya sells bond over mobile phones
24.03.2017The bond can be bought via mobile phones and offers a higher interest rate than offered by commercial banks.
Nasdaq Dubai and Bourse de Tunis sign MoU
15.03.2017The MoU will promote Islamic capital markets products and initiatives.
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