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10 ways how Africa can boost its capital markets

Bill Mills, regional CEO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at banking group Citi, suggests ten measures that could be implemented to strengthen capital markets in Africa.

Published by Claude Harding on December 28th, 2011 at 02:12 pm
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International investors looking beyond Angola’s oil industry

“International investors have picked up official signals that opportunities are not restricted to the oil industry.”

Published by Claude Harding on November 7th, 2011 at 06:11 am
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What the economic turmoil in the west means for Africa

How will the current economic turmoil in developed markets such as the U.S. and Europe affect Africa? Charles Robertson, global chief economist at Renaissance Capital, had the following to say.

Published by Claude Harding on September 1st, 2011 at 05:09 pm
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Encouraging developments in Africa’s capital markets

In recent times, we have witnessed several initiatives across African capital markets aimed at broadening and deepening them.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on August 8th, 2011 at 06:08 am
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African stock markets look at regional integration

Various regions in Africa are at different levels in as far as the integration of capital market activity is concerned.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on April 29th, 2011 at 02:04 pm
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Can investors look beyond Africa’s short-term turmoil?

Recent events reminded investors that investing in Africa does come with some risks.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on April 5th, 2011 at 06:04 pm
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Strong sell-off as Egyptian stock exchange reopens

The Egyptian stock exchange finally reopened on Wednesday this week after having been closed for approximately seven weeks following political upheaval in that country.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on March 25th, 2011 at 05:03 pm
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Asset management firms attracted to the Cape Town lifestyle

Cape Town’s favourable lifestyle is one of the major reasons why many of South Africa’s asset management firms are based in the city as opposed to the economic hub Johannesburg.

Published by Jaco Maritz on March 22nd, 2011 at 09:03 pm
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Nigeria and Uganda take further steps to deepen financial markets

In further moves to deepen its financial markets, Reuters reports that Nigeria’s stock exchange plans to create an index for fixed income securities.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on March 11th, 2011 at 01:03 pm
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New minimum wage bill in Nigeria to drive consumption levels

The Nigerian Senate recently announced the passage of the new National Minimum Wage Bill, increasing the monthly minimum wage by 140%.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on March 3rd, 2011 at 10:03 pm
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