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23.04.2025 | The Resurgence of Hargreaves Lansdown: A New Chapter in Investment | In the world of finance, change is the only constant. The recent return of Peter Hargreaves to the board of Hargreaves Lansdown marks a significant shift in the investment landscape. After a tumultuous period that saw the company’s stock pl... |
23.04.2025 | FTSE 100's Resurgence: A Beacon Amidst Trade War Shadows | The FTSE 100 is back in the spotlight. After a lengthy slump, it has emerged from the shadows, marking its best winning streak in two years. Investors are breathing a sigh of relief as fears over trade wars begin to dissipate. The blue-chip... |
21.04.2025 | Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder returns to board after £5.4bn takeover | The billionaire co-founder of Hargreaves Lansdown has made a surprise return to the investment platform’s board following its private equity takeover last year.
Peter Hargreaves, who helped set up the investment site in 1981 and stepped dow... |
03.04.2025 | Jem HR raised $3.3 M Pre-series A funding to accelerate growth, product development | In order to boost its expansion and product development, the South African startup Jem HR, an HR and employee benefits platform built on WhatsApp, has closed a ZAR60 million (US$3.3 million) pre-Series A funding round.
Established in 2019 u... |
03.04.2025 | MTN’s Ralph Mupita named as deputy chair of the GSMA | MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has been appointed to the board of one of the most important global bodies in telecommunications, the GSMA, and will serve as the organisation’s deputy chairman.
MTN announced on Thursda... |
30.03.2025 | Jem HR, a South African startup has closed a US$3.3 million pre-Series A funding round | South African startup Jem HR, a WhatsApp-based human resources and employee benefits platform, has successfully closed a ZAR60 million (US$3.3 million) pre-Series A funding round.
The round included equity funding led by Next176, a venture ... |
19.03.2025 | Old Mutual: Navigating Change Amidst Growth and Challenges | Old Mutual, a prominent player in the Pan-African financial services landscape, is at a crossroads. The company recently reported a 20% spike in headline earnings, a bright spot in an otherwise tumultuous environment. Yet, beneath this grow... |
18.03.2025 | Old Mutual earnings spike as firm gears up to find a new boss | Pan-African financial services group Old Mutual recorded headline earnings growth of 20 per cent last year as the firm gears up to find a new CEO.
The London-listed group reported 14 per cent growth in adjusted headline earnings, while prof... |
18.03.2025 | Old Mutual’s OM Bank targets breakeven in three years | The latest entrant in South Africa’s crowded banking sector aims to break even in 2028.
OM Bank, set up by Old Mutual, received its licence from the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority on Friday, Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson... |
12.03.2025 | The Tug of War Over Starlink in Lesotho: A Quest for Local Ownership | In the heart of Southern Africa, a battle brews over the future of internet access. At the center of this storm is Starlink, Elon Musk's ambitious satellite broadband service. The stakes are high, and the voices of the Basotho people are ri... |
10.03.2025 | Meet the CIO | Kerissa Varma on what it takes to be a top CISO | Being a chief information security officer (CISO) in 2025 is a daunting role, but one that TechCentral’s guest in this episode of the Meet the CIO relishes.
Kerissa Varma, who was recently appointed as chief cybersecurity advisor in Africa ... |
20.12.2024 | Lure of Anglo's copper mines could test BHP's spending resolve | Lure of Anglo's copper mines could test BHP's spending resolve
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22.11.2024 | Vumatel, Lanseria investor acquired in R6.5-billion deal | A group of investors led by South African private equity firm Harith General Partners has agreed to buy out an infrastructure fund with stakes in assets including Lanseria International Airport and Kelvin Power Station for R6.5-billion.
The... |
04.11.2024 | Blocked Vodacom-Maziv deal derails telecoms M&A | The Competition Tribunal’s decision to block a merger between Vodacom and fibre operator Maziv will likely derail a push by South African telecommunications firms to use big M&A deals as a shortcut to digital infrastructure expansion, a... |
07.10.2024 | Old Mutual Connect is South Africa’s latest MVNO | Old Mutual has joined the growing number of South African banks and financial services companies in launching a mobile virtual network operator.
“The insurance giant will be offering competitive mobile services designed to meet the needs of... |
02.10.2024 | CEOs see ‘green shoots’ as economic mood improves | Sentiment about South Africa has improved since the formation of a coalition government, but the nation needs to be cautious about complacency, according to CEOs at two of the country’s biggest financial services companies.
While “the senti... |
30.09.2024 | South African shares tipped to extend record-setting rally | South African stocks are having their strongest third quarter for 11 years, and investors see the gains extending.
The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index is up around 10% over the three months, notching 13 record closing highs in the process a... |
26.09.2024 | Old Mutual's Bold Move: A New Bank for South Africa | Old Mutual is stepping into the banking arena. In 2025, South Africa will welcome its newest bank, courtesy of the continent's largest insurer. This move is more than just a business expansion; it’s a challenge to the status quo. With 85% o... |
26.09.2024 | Old Mutual to launch new South African bank in 2025 | Old Mutual will unveil South Africa’s newest bank in the first quarter of next year, intensifying competition in a country where 85% of residents have accounts with lenders.
The continent’s largest insurer by assets has developed the bank’s... |
19.09.2024 | “We are starting to see interest from continental Europe,” says startup looking to shake up banking industry | A UK startup founded by a former Barclays Bank CEO which provides banking technology for JP Morgan’s UK digital bank says it has not seen as much growth across Europe as it wants but it’s “starting to see quite a lot of interest” across the... |
09.09.2024 | Renewables industry in Africa ripe for consolidation: Engie | Engie, the French utility that led a US$1-billion buyout of a rival’s renewable energy assets in Africa last year, expects more deals to be seen in the industry across the continent.
While focusing on integrating the assets it bought from A... |
28.08.2024 | Banking tech startup 10x reduces annual losses by 7% to £55m as top executive exits | The UK banking tech startup founded by former Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins has reported a seven per cent reduction in annual losses in 2023 to £55.1m as its chief operating officer exits the startup.
10x, founded in 2016, sells software to b... |
06.08.2024 | South African Old Mutual's PE arm strikes bolt-on acquisition | Premium
(L-R) Jacci Myburgh and Chumani Kula, co-heads - private equity, Old Mutual
Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), the private equity investment arm of South Africa-based financial services group Old Mutual, has struck a bolt-on acquisit... |
30.07.2024 | Shareholder changes on the cards at Primedia | Private equity shareholders of Primedia are considering strategic options for their stakes in the South African broadcasting group, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The company, owned by EPE Capital Partners, FirstRand, Old... |
30.07.2024 | Tamr Launches Tamr RealTime for its AI-Native Data Management Platform | AI-Native Approach Improves Accuracy and Accelerates Master Data Management Initiatives
Tamr Inc. (“Tamr”), the leader in AI-native software for delivering trustworthy golden records, today announced the launch of Tamr RealTime, a set of ne... |
18.01.2022 | Key litigation update: No damages are due to Peter Moyo (NaN) | Key litigation update: No damages are due to Peter Moyo
January 17, 2022 - Old Mutual confirms that a claim for reinstatement and damages by former CEO Peter Moyo is due to be heard in the Gauteng High Court from today and will be defended ... |
13.12.2021 | Old Mutual : Dealings in securities on behalf of Employee Share Incentive Scheme (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
05.12.2021 | Old Mutual : Dealings in securities on behalf of Employee Share Incentive Scheme (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
02.12.2021 | Old Mutual : A boost for the Early Childhood Development sector in South Africa as Old Mutual partners with GROW Educare Centres (NaN) | Media Release
A boost for the Early Childhood Development sector in South Africa as Old Mutual partners with GROW Educare Centres
2 December 2021. It's a long-held belief that the key to South Africa's success lies in education. It is also ... |
23.11.2021 | Old Mutual : Voluntary Operating Update for the period ended 30 September 2021 (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
19.11.2021 | Old Mutual : Dealings in securities on behalf of Employee Share Incentive Scheme (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
12.11.2021 | Dealings in securities on behalf of Employee Share Incentive Scheme (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
26.10.2021 | Unbundling by Old Mutual of a portion of its shareholding in Nedbank Group Limited (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
26.10.2021 | Unbundling by Old Mutual of a portion of its shareholding in Nedbank Group Limited - OML (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
JSE alpha code: OMLI
("Old Mutual" or "the Company" or the "Group") Ref 24/21
26 October 2021
FINALISATION ANN... |
07.10.2021 | Ping Identity : Announces 2021 Identity Excellence Awards Winners | Top enterprises recognized for pushing the limits of innovation in identity security
DENVER - October 7, 2021 - Ping Identity (NYSE: PING), the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, announced the winners of the fifth annual Iden... |
31.08.2021 | Old Mutual : Engagement with shareholder regarding Old Mutual's Remuneration Implementation report (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
23.08.2021 | Old Mutual : United Nations Global Compact communication of progress 2020 | UNGC COP
OLD MUTUAL LIMITED
UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT COMMUNICATION OF PROGRESS
2020
DO GREAT THINGS EVERY DAY
in our industry
OLD MUTUAL LIMITED United Nations Global Compact Communication of Progress 2020
MOST VALUABLE BUSINESS
1st CH... |
18.08.2021 | Old Mutual : Trading statement for the six months ended 30 June 2021 (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
LSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code:... |
18.08.2021 | Old Mutual : Trading statement June (OMLI) (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
JSE alpha code: OMLI ("Old Mutual" or "Company" or "Group")
18 August 2021
OLD MUTUAL TRADING STATEMENT FOR TH... |
17.08.2021 | Old Mutual : expands investments in innovation (NaN) | Old Mutual expands investments in innovation
Old Mutual Limited has announced that it is expanding its investments in innovation through a new collaboration with venture capital firm Anthemis Group. Anthemis will deploy capital on behalf of... |
30.06.2021 | Old Mutual : Flagship Legacy Report | OLD MUTUAL
EDUCATION FLAGSHIP LEGACY
2013 -2019
DO GREAT THINGS EVERY DAY
CONTENTS
03 04 06 10
DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE FOREWORD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OBJECTIVES
By Maserame Mouyeme By Crispin Sonn Summary of achievements Africa's young people will
a... |
21.05.2021 | Old Mutual : voluntary operating update for the 3 months ended 31 March 2021 (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
ISIN: ZAE000255360
LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47
JSE Share Code: OMU
NSX Share Code: OMM
MSE Share Code: OMU
ZSE Share Code: OMU
("Old Mutu... |
21.05.2021 | Old Mutual : Voluntary operating update Q1 2021 (NaN) | Old Mutual Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2017/235138/06
JSE alpha code: OMLI
("Old Mutual" or "Company" or "Group")
21 May 2021
OLD MUTUAL VOLUNTARY OPERATING UPDATE ... |
10.05.2021 | Old Mutual : remains in Top 10 Strongest Brands globally (NaN) | Old Mutual remains in the 10 strongest insurance brands globally
The 2021 Brand Finance report has ranked Old Mutual in the top 10 strongest brands, as well as in the top 100 most valuable insurance brands globally. Although the company sli... |
01.03.2021 | Today in business: SA scores big trade surplus | Absa cuts ties to Sekunjalo companies
SA scores big trade surplus as exports grow
Absa cuts ties to Sekunjalo companies
PPC ditches rights issue, ma... | April 1
SA scores big trade surplus as exports grow
South Africa saw a much larger-than expected trade surplus - almost R29 billion - in February. This was thanks to a 16% increase in exports. The rand was last at R14.82/$
Absa cuts ties to... |
22.08.2020 | South African entertainment startup Sea Monster bags US $1M funding | Launched in 2011, Sea Monster creates engaging, notable digital content and experiences using animation and games that help businesses and social outcomes. Their mission is to help change the way corporations tackle training and communicati... |