banks

Nigerian banks boost African interest income growth

Nigerian banks contributed significantly to the fastest growth among emerging markets during the first half of 2025, according to a…

2 months ago

South African Banks Issue $322 Million Loss Buffer

South Africa’s largest banks have recently raised a significant amount of loss-absorbing debt as part of a new regulatory framework.…

2 months ago

Pictet Enters African Market as Foreign Banks Retreat

Banque Pictet & Cie, a Swiss private bank and financial services group, has established its first office in Africa. The…

2 months ago

Standard Bank’s African Markets Conference Draws Attendees

Ecobank Nigeria has launched a new digital banking platform designed to assist business owners in Nigeria. The platform aims to…

2 months ago

UK banks face risk over Africa’s renewable energy growth

Weak climate targets from UK banks put them at risk of missing out on the “enormous opportunity” of Africa’s renewable…

2 months ago

African nations receive funding from development banks

Capital flows to Africa have decreased significantly due to shifts in funding from Western nations and China. These changes are…

2 months ago

African Banks Expand Operations in Kenya

East Africa is rapidly emerging as a new battleground for Africa’s banking heavyweights, with Kenya at the center of an…

3 months ago

GW Platt Recognizes Top Foreign Exchange Banks in Africa 2026

Ecobank has been recognized for its foreign exchange capabilities in Africa, leveraging digital platforms to streamline payments and provide liquidity…

3 months ago

Nigeria Banks Face 2026 Recapitalization Requirements

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented a new capital requirement for banks, prompting questions about the stability and financial…

3 months ago