Barton Heyman

September 21, 2017

World Update: Dollar extends yen gains in Asia as Fed, BoJ diverge

The dollar built on gains against the yen Thursday after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to wind down its crisis-era stimulus and hinted at another interest […]
September 21, 2017

Africa Update: Zimbabwe to pay $1.8BN in foreign arrears only when economy is stronger: finance minister

Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister on Wednesday said the southern African nation would not be able pay $1.8 billion in arrears to the World Bank and African Development […]
September 21, 2017

Nigeria Update: Equities rebound, indices up by N124 billion

Equity transactions rebounded after a two-day losing streak yesterday, following heavy price gains recorded by major highly capitalised stocks especially Total and Dangote Cement, as indices […]
September 21, 2017

Africa Update: KPMG South Africa CEO wants independent probe into firm

KPMG South Africa wants an independent investigation into the firm’s conduct to reassure employees and clients after a scandal involving its handling of audits for businessman […]