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Despite having around 28 per cent of the world’s Muslim population, Africa’s Shariah compliant banking assets make up only around…

The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) today announced the resignation of Septimus ‘Bob’ Blake as president of the association, with effect…

Mid-sized British lender Metro Bank (MTRO.L) saw its shares plunge more than 25% on Thursday following reports it is trying to raise as much…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has strongly supported a call by the African Development Bank Group urging countries in Africa…

The IMF managing director said international cooperation is weakening at a time the world needs it most, adding that the…

In the heart of South Africa’s ongoing struggle with poor public fund management, a crisis that has cast a…

It was an ignominious end to a stellar career for BP’s Bernard Looney. He joins the growing pile of chief…

Over the past few years, alternative investment funds (AIFs) have evolved as a popular investment vehicle. AIFs have become investor-friendly…

Foreign investors sold a record $12bn worth of Chinese stocks in August as piecemeal support measures from Beijing failed to…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, is partnering with the Government of Senegal…