Transnet and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have jointly instituted proceedings against Nedbank out of the Johannesburg High Court to set aside interest rate swap transactions which took place in 2015 and 2016 between Transnet and Nedbank,…
Anne Aliker, Head Client Coverage, Corporate and Investment Banking, Standard Bank reaffirms the bank's commitment to advancing economic prosperity in Africa through stronger ties with the U.S., leveraging its footprint as the largest financial…
“Over the years, we’ve worked with Motus to achieve important milestones in their business, most notably, its unbundling from Imperial in 2018 and arranging their first ZAR-based sustainability-linked syndicated loan funding in the South African…
“FNB currently holds over R1 billion worth of coins in its portfolio on behalf of its clients. This milestone underscores the trust that clients have placed in FNB as their preferred financial and investment partner. This further demonstrates…
"The simple reality is that trade disruptions come in many forms, from natural disasters and geopolitical crises, to trade conflicts and even pandemics; and in all these scenarios, a strong supply chain is required to keep a business running,…
“In an environment where not everything is consistent, we see the industry relying on consistency. If there is something that can be done for AGOA that creates dependable protocols, it would be extremely beneficial.” says Anne Aliker, the bank’s…
"Our financial decisions are deeply intertwined with how we want to live our lives, provide for our families, and achieve our personal and financial ambitions. Amassing wealth is about much more than numbers in an account – it represents the…
“We are honoured to play a role in the Shoprite Group’s distribution network expansion, which is aligned with the bank’s strategy of providing our clients with bespoke holistic funding solutions that drive meaningful and sustainable economic…
"There is a clear gap in the local capital markets for Shari'ah-compliant products – with significant available funds and limited investment opportunities. The ZAR Al-Ijara Sukuk begins to bridge this gap for the Islamic Finance Institutions…
"As the only financial institution in Africa with access to a Swiss banking and wealth management license from Investec Group, we are focused on making the Swiss office a home for our clients’ international assets. This boutique service accommodates…
“By working closely with Africa Climate Ventures, we believe we can turn climate change from a potential risk to our portfolio into an opportunity for enhanced returns,” says Andrew Aiken, Head of RMB Ventures.
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