Barclays decision to pull out of Africa not a sign of the continent’s potential Published by Kevin Campbell and Fredrick Kibon Changwony on 8 March 2016 Barclays’ announcement raises questions about the prospects for banking in Africa.
Bob Diamond shares thoughts on Barclays’ possible Africa exit Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2016 ‘Barclays is in a difficult position. This has absolutely nothing to do with their vision of the future of Africa.’
Bob Diamond snatching up African banks despite the sector’s dismal outlook Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2016 While the new Barclays CEO is looking at selling off the bank’s African operations, the former CEO is more optimistic about the sector.
Why Barclays is investing in African fintech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2015 ‘Many organisations and companies – especially financial institutions – are under threat from disruption.’
Why the Barclays/ABSA Africa merger is a good deal Published by Jan Meintjes on 11 February 2013 In many ways Africa has been the favourite story for South African equities in 2012. African expansion strategies have been richly rewarded by the market over the past 12 months.
Barclays rethinks its Africa strategy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 August 2012 In a statement released by Absa yesterday, the South African bank announced that UK banking giant Barclays is looking at combining the majority of its operations in Africa with its Absa subsidiary, in line with its strategy to operate as ‘One Bank’ across the continent.
Survey reveals how British firms feel about doing business with Africa Published by Claude Harding on 11 June 2012 Ninety-two per cent of UK-based business people who currently trade with Africa believe there are opportunities for British companies in the continent.
Barclays’ South African subsidiary introduces no-frills banking Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 April 2011 The brightly coloured, “funky”-looking outlets is a big step away from the lender’s traditional halls.
Barclays and Absa to become ‘One Bank in Africa’ Published by Staff Writer on 24 April 2011 South African banking group Absa and Barclays, its parent company, have agreed to align the two units’ Africa strategies.
Barclays scraps ATM charges in East Africa Published by Staff Writer on 11 April 2011 Barclays Bank has announced it will stop charging for transactions through is Automated Teller Machines in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
