What factors will be driving the performance of Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) in the coming year?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Geoffrey Gangla, CEO, Genghis Capital : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
Interviews & Viewpoints | Kenneth Kaniu, CEO, Britam Asset Managers : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
How can retail investor participation in Kenya’s equity and fixed-income markets be encouraged?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Patrick Ngugi Njoroge, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) : Interview from The Report: Kenya 2018
With its large population, diverse economy and an insurance penetration rate of less than 3% of GDP in the first quarter of 2018, compared to a global average of more than 6%, Kenya holds significant promise as an insurance arena. Recent years have seen the government and the industry regulator attempt to realise this potential by developing a micro-insurance framework, increased training for...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Kenya 2018
The market entered 2018 on the back of strong performance the previous year, in which the main index followed a broadly positive trajectory that continued into the first quarter. Though the markets saw some fluctuation over the following months, continuing legislative support and positive sector developments suggest a resilience going forward. At the same time, continuing regulatory support...
As the full-year results for 2017 began to emerge, the effects of a new cap on lending interest rates become apparent, with most banks reporting reduced margins and profitability. A tighter lending environment, however, has encouraged banks to find alternative routes to revenue. Technological innovation, in particular, has received a fresh impetus as lenders reach out to prospective customers...