Financial

Money rules you should expertly break

Money rules you should expertly break

There’s no shortage of money advice. You have probably come across numerous “rule of thumb” guidelines. But as you might have realised, while the rules are a good place to start,…...

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For Morocco, independence of judiciary is key to attracting foreign investors

For Morocco, independence of judiciary is key to attracting foreign investors

Moroccan King Mohammed VI stressed the need to unify efforts and pool energies to create a healthy and safe environment for business and investment in Morocco.At an international co…...

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Africa sets common currency goal by 2025

Africa sets common currency goal by 2025

Africa has revived talks of a common currency, with Finance ministers from the region optimistic the dream feasible in five to six years.Speaking at the International Monetary Fund …...

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Jubilee, Credit Bank enter deal targeting SMEs

Jubilee, Credit Bank enter deal targeting SMEs

Regional listed underwriter Jubilee Holdings Wednesday inked a partnership deal with Credit Bank that will see the firms create loan financing and insurance products that will be ta…...

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Morocco one of two African states with investment grade

Morocco one of two African states with investment grade

Morocco offers a platform for companies that want to export as it is one of two only countries with an S&P investment grade, Finance Minister Mohamed Benchaaboun said.He recalle…...

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3,000 small-scale farmers benefit from Equity Bank agribusiness skills

3,000 small-scale farmers benefit from Equity Bank agribusiness skills

More than three thousand small-scale farmers in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, have benefitted from free agribusiness training offered by the Equity Bank.Speaking during t…...

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Africa's Fintech Makeover

Africa's Fintech Makeover

Telecoms and local start-ups are bringing digital banking to underserved areas of the continent, often in partnership with traditional banks. But working together isn’t always easy…...

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CMC, Stanbic sign car financing deal

CMC, Stanbic sign car financing deal

Stanbic Bank has partnered with motor dealer CMC Motors Group to offer financing to customers buying Ford vehicles over the next two-and-half months.Customers are set to receive 100…...

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Microfinance lender disburses Sh4 billion to SMEs

Microfinance lender disburses Sh4 billion to SMEs

Kenya-based microfinance venture 4G Capital has lent Sh4.3 billion ($41.69 million) to small and medium enterprises over the past year, co-founder and CEO Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, sa…...

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Demand slumps in Burundi, Rwanda for Kenya’s exports

Demand slumps in Burundi, Rwanda for Kenya’s exports

Equity Group has enhanced its funding proposition to cater for the changing needs of its dominantly youthful clientele as it sets sights on hitting the Sh1 trillion mark in assets b…...

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