Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa sees 613 VC deals in 6 yearsInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 It is reported that 21 percent of venture capital deals were achieved by African-owned companies established outside the continent... Read more
Sanlam Kenya seeks robust technology to enhance business growthInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2020 Sanlam Kenya provides a host of individual and corporate financial planning, insurance and investment solution... Read more
World Bank approves $425 mn infrastructure financing in AfricaInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 8, 2020 This will be the first regional infrastructure financing project in Africa... Read more
Africa sees surge in mobile money as pandemic continuesPritam BordoloiJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Mobile money is helping African nations curb the spread of Covid-19 by limiting the usage of physical cash... Read more
Malaysia on top when it comes to mobile money usage in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 24, 2020 Online activities have significantly increased since the pandemic... Read more
UK dominates financial services investments in EuropeInternational Finance Business DeskJune 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 22, 2020 Interestingly, the country remains the top for financial services investments despite Brexit and world crisis on the back of Covid-19... Read more
Kenya ranks second in Africa for best pension systems: ReportInternational Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020 In this context, South Africa is leading the continent and ranks 44 globally... Read more
UBS to start venture capital fund to invest in fintechsPritam BordoloiMay 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 26, 2020May 26, 2020 UBS will invest between $10 mn and $20 mn of its own money... Read more
Chile requests $23.8 bn Flexible Credit Line from IMFInternational Finance Business DeskMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020 This is an attempt to improve its economic resources during the ongoing crisis... Read more
Okolea International restructures loans for 40,000 clientsInternational Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 18, 2020May 19, 2020 Clients can receive up to Sh1 mn loans instantly into their banks accounts using the app... Read more