Africa
Kenya fails to meet deadlines for two DTAs
Two double taxation agreements (DTAs) involving Kenya, South Africa and Mauritius have been set back a year after Kenya failed to complete the final step in the proceeds.
Three funds for future growth areas
Harrington Cooper’s Harry Dickinson looks at three funds that take a slightly different approach to areas with a lot of potential
Mauritius FSC issues warning
The Mauritius Financial Services Commission has issued a warning against The Four Elements PCC, an umbrella fund structure under which there are understood to be up to 26 funds.
Axa buys 77 stake in Nigerian insurer
The Axa Group has bought a majority stake in Nigeria based life company, Mansard Insurance.
Offshore centres fundamental to Africas
Africa must rely on international financial centres if it is to raise the $6.1trn of direct foreign investment it requires to support the continuation of its growing economy.