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Fitch Assigns United Bank For Africa’s USD1.5bn GMTN Programme Final Rating ‘B’

November 17, 2021/Fitch Ratings Fitch Ratings has assigned United Bank For Africa’s (UBA) USD1.5 billion global medium-term note programme (GMTN) final long- and short-term ratings of ‘B’. Fitch has also assigned UBA’s USD300 million 6.75% senior unsecured notes (senior notes) due 2026, to be issued under the GMTN programme, a final […]

SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $15 Million to Two Whistleblowers

November 10, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced awards of more than $12.5 million and $2.5 million to two whistleblowers whose information and assistance led to a successful SEC enforcement action. The first whistleblower alerted Commission staff to a fraudulent scheme and prompted the opening of an […]

SEC Urges Corporates to Leverage on Islamic Capital Market

November 10, 2021/SEC Nigeria As part of its developmental role, the Securities and Exchange Commission has assured that it will continue to encourage corporates to leverage on the Islamic Capital Market by providing and ensuring an attractive enabling environment.   Director General of the SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda stated this at […]