Encouraging developments in Africa’s capital markets Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 8 August 2011 In recent times, we have witnessed several initiatives across African capital markets aimed at broadening and deepening them.
African stock markets look at regional integration Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 29 April 2011 Various regions in Africa are at different levels in as far as the integration of capital market activity is concerned.
Can investors look beyond Africa’s short-term turmoil? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 April 2011 Recent events reminded investors that investing in Africa does come with some risks.
Strong sell-off as Egyptian stock exchange reopens Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 March 2011 The Egyptian stock exchange finally reopened on Wednesday this week after having been closed for approximately seven weeks following political upheaval in that country.
Asset management firms attracted to the Cape Town lifestyle Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2011 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.
Nigeria and Uganda take further steps to deepen financial markets Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 March 2011 In further moves to deepen its financial markets, Reuters reports that Nigeria’s stock exchange plans to create an index for fixed income securities.
New minimum wage bill in Nigeria to drive consumption levels Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 3 March 2011 The Nigerian Senate recently announced the passage of the new National Minimum Wage Bill, increasing the monthly minimum wage by 140%.
East African markets firm despite Sudan uncertainties Published by Claude Harding on 3 March 2011 Markets in East Africa appear to have shrugged off international concerns about north-south tension in Sudan following a ‘Yes’ vote for secession by those in the south of the country.
Will Nigeria’s football clubs list on the stock exchange? Published by Claude Harding on 18 February 2011 An analyst told Business Day that Nigeria Premier League football clubs would have to completely change their structure and management before they can list on the country’s stock exchange.
Egypt ‘contagion’ unlikely in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Claude Harding on 4 February 2011 Though some Middle East and North Africa (MENA) equity markets fell at times by 20% or more following popular unrest in Tunisia and Egypt, there is a relatively low risk of ‘Egyptian contagion’.
Nigerian banks “one of the best prospective investment areas in the world” Published by Mishnah Seth on 22 January 2011 The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) was created to stabilise the banking sector following the special audit in 2009. Investec’s Mishnah Seth believes it will boost the country’s banking sector.
Angola stock exchange not likely to open this year Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 January 2011 Article produced by the Imara Africa Securities team. Imara is an investment banking and asset management group renowned for its knowledge of African markets.
Africa’s investment comeback to gather pace in 2011 Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2011 “Trading volumes at African stock exchanges and international buying enjoyed a significant uptick in the final quarter of 2010.”
Pan-African Exchange likely to remain a concept for the foreseeable future Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2010 “I think we can safely say Africa’s exchanges will continue to operate on a stand-alone basis for a while.”