African exchanges should focus on smaller businesses Published by Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita on 28 November 2016 While big companies make important contributions to an economy, they do not represent it in its entirety.
Can trade make a difference in Africa? Published by Carlos Lopes on 14 August 2013 Africa’s economic power is growing, and trade can significantly aid sustainable development.
Foreigners the top buyers of African stocks in early weeks of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 14 February 2013 Foreigners have dominated investment in many African stock markets in the early weeks of 2013, according to asset management firm Imara.
Greater risk appetite for investment in sub-Saharan African equities, say experts Published by Kate Douglas on 4 February 2013 There is currently a greater risk appetite for Africa, particularly for investment in equity markets, says Edem Lassey, an analyst at Investec.
Harnessing Africa’s stock exchanges to promote growth Published by Masimba Tafirenyika on 3 September 2012 Despite some weaknesses, right policies could unleash their power
Eight JSE-listed stocks that will give you exposure to the rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 13 June 2012 Are you looking to profit from the Africa growth story, but don’t feel like setting up your own business in the Congo?
Emerging markets guru Mark Mobius looks at opportunities in Ghana Published by Claude Harding on 22 May 2012 “All in all, Ghana looks to be a country my investment team and I will continue to watch.”
Nigerian and Ugandan stock exchanges could become more investor friendly Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 April 2012 Nigeria’s Stock Exchange will soon be completing a revamp that will see it relax restrictions on price swings, adopt the Nasdaq platform, open into US trading hours and allow short selling.
The JSE Africa Board – a failed project or what? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 April 2012 Business news headlines today have it that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will be scrapping its separate board for sub-Saharan African companies, after a three-year programme that was largely met with lacklustre demand from African firms.
Three African countries included in new frontier markets fund Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 March 2012 “We have carefully selected the main frontier markets where we see exponential growth in all areas of economic, political and social activity.”
Why the Ghana Stock Exchange could be an exciting opportunity Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 March 2012 The GSE is targeting a total of 50 listed companies within five years, up from 34 currently, and will launch an alternative market this year to enable smaller companies to raise capital.
10 ways how Africa can boost its capital markets Published by Claude Harding on 28 December 2011 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.
International investors looking beyond Angola’s oil industry Published by Claude Harding on 7 November 2011 “International investors have picked up official signals that opportunities are not restricted to the oil industry.”
What the economic turmoil in the west means for Africa Published by Claude Harding on 1 September 2011 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.
