Author: InvestAdvocate

Access Bank joins ISDA

By Agency Reporter Friday, 11 Feb 2011 Access Bank Plc has said it has been admitted as a primary member of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association. ISDA is a global trade association for participants in privately negotiated derivatives. The bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said in a statement on […]

New model: Five banks may operate as holding companies

By Ademola Alawiye Friday, 11 Feb 2011 Following the directive given to Deposit Money Banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria to submit compliance plans on their business models, investigations have revealed that five banks may apply as holding companies in the new banking regime. According to a research investigation report […]

HK exchange adds voice to merger frenzy

By Agency Reporter Friday, 11 Feb 2011 The Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the world’s most valuable market operator, said it would consider international alliances after Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext announced plans to form a global trading powerhouse. Reuters reported on Thursday that Deutsche and NYSE said they were in advanced […]