Societe Generale creates new lab to find innovative banking models Read more about Societe Generale creates new lab to find innovative banking models27 views It has partnered with Bluenove to create this innovation lab in Dakar.
Kenya steps up efforts to develop Islamic Finance Read more about Kenya steps up efforts to develop Islamic Finance10 views The country is looking to become a leader in this field.
Sub-Saharan Africa: RMB Westport launches $250m mortgage fund Read more about Sub-Saharan Africa: RMB Westport launches $250m mortgage fund41 views During its first phase, the fund will focus on Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and the Ivory Coast.
New mobile-to-mobile remittance service to be launched in East Africa Read more about New mobile-to-mobile remittance service to be launched in East Africa34 views Cross border mobile money is "a milestone" for the economy, according to an analyst.
Nigeria : Sterling Bank looking to purchase one or two mid-size banks Read more about Nigeria : Sterling Bank looking to purchase one or two mid-size banks9 views The bank wants to take advantage of the sharp fall in the value of the naira.
Sudan calls for stronger financial integration with Ethiopia Read more about Sudan calls for stronger financial integration with Ethiopia9 views Sudan's Minister of Finance wants to see Ethiopian and Sudanese banks work together.
Morocco: Banque populaire sets up Islamic bank Read more about Morocco: Banque populaire sets up Islamic bank224 views The new subsidiary will be named Banque participative du Maroc.
UEMOA-Titres urges insurers to invest in government securities in the WAEMU Read more about UEMOA-Titres urges insurers to invest in government securities in the WAEMU25 views In the WAEMU zone, interest rates on fixed income remain high.
Zimbabwe: $180m lent to banks in deficit through Afreximbank facility Read more about Zimbabwe: $180m lent to banks in deficit through Afreximbank facility18 views The facility enables banks with surplus liquidity to support those in deficit.