Insurers want to expand into Africa
October 23, 2014
Long-term Insurance Leader for Pwc Africa, Victor Muguto says the expansion into the rest of African continues to be a key trend, with most of the major insurers focusing on selected high growth markets. He…
Africa Must Generate Resources from Within its Economies
October 16, 2014
Africa is growing at a steady rate and is on the path to sustainable long-term growth, opening up a number of investment opportunities. In fact, one-third of Africa’s countries have GDP growth rates of more…
African Insurance Awards
October 16, 2014
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has established a Corporate Social Responsibility Fund and the African Insurance Awards as part of its mission to foster the development of insurance and reinsurance in Africa. The African Insurance Awards…
LeapFrog Investments sells minority stake
October 9, 2014
LeapFrog Investments has agreed to sell its minority stake in Apollo Investments Limited, a leading East African insurance group, to Swiss Re. LeapFrog is actively seeking further financial services companies in the region, with up…
Taisys Technologies Co., Ltd. announced that Kenya’s leading bank Equity Bank will be issuing a ultra-thin mobile banking smart SIM with patented technology from Taisys. Equity Bank customers can now enjoy funds transfer, micro-payments and…
African Expansion a must
October 6, 2014
With Africa being the world’s second largest and second most-populous continent, it makes good business sense for South African financial services companies – including those in the long-term insurance and asset management space – to…
Standard Bank most innovative investment bank from Africa
October 6, 2014
Standard Bank was recognised not only for its deep sector expertise, renowned skill and long-held relationships across the continent, but for the innovative and customised manner in which the bank assists its clients, in an often challenging…
Short-term insurer expands into Africa
October 6, 2014
Following short-term insurer Santam’s strong interim results, the business is pushing forward with strategic expansion into Africa in partnership with Sanlam Emerging Markets. As part of this expansion, Santam Specialist Business has launched a Seamless Specialist…