MarketsUS China trade war makes Chinese stocks value buysInternational Finance DeskMay 27, 2019November 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 27, 2019November 14, 2019 With the dips in the market, investors can buy stocks on the Shanghai Index with long term value cheaply... Read more
MarketsMTN Nigeria listing: Victor Odili, Pascal Dozie top individual shareholdersInternational Finance DeskMay 21, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 21, 2019 MTN Nigeria has now a market valuation of $6 BN and is the second most valuable NSE listed company... Read more
In the NewsMarketsLuckin raises $561 mn in US IPO: biggest float by Chinese firm this yearInternational Finance DeskMay 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 17, 2019 Luckin Coffee intensifying rivalry with Starbucks; plans to open 4500 stores in China by the end of this year... Read more
MarketsRobust IPO pipeline in Asia Pacific despite US-China trade warInternational Finance DeskMay 9, 2019 by International Finance DeskMay 9, 2019 Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore, and Shanghai bourses are poised to become the biggest rivals to NYSE and LSE... Read more
EconomyMarketsChina’s BRI expected to drive bull run in Malaysia’s stock marketInternational Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 Massive Belt and Road projects to attract foreign funds to Malaysia equities... Read more
MarketsChinese construction companies in Uganda make gross revenues of $8.7 bn in 20 yearsInternational Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 China’s aid for contracts strategy in Africa sees construction revenues surge to $2 bn in 2017... Read more
InsuranceMarketsKenya’s largest microfinance company targets east and central AfricaInternational Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 CIC Insurance is keeping track of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s efforts to improve Ethiopia's financial services sector... Read more
Business LeadersCompanyMarketsEnding the bungling: South Africa fund PIC seeks Bungane as CEOInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 Africa’s biggest asset manager seeks new head to set house in order... Read more
CompanyMarketsArabian Centres IPO: Stake worth $1 bn offered to foreign, Saudi investorsInternational Finance DeskApril 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 17, 2019 Retail investors can pick up the shares remaining after institutional investors take theirs... Read more
CompanyIn the NewsMarketsSaudi Aramco boosts presence in Asian refining with Hyundai Oilbank stakeInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 The Saudi oil giant will take a 17% stake for $1.25 billion in the South Korean refining company... Read more