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Li Hua, who is Futu’s chairman and CEO, derives his wealth from a stake in the Nasdaq listed company. Image by Leaf Li on LinkedIn
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Futu’s Li Hua Rides Global Expansion to $9.6 Billion Fortune

The turnaround marks a sharp reversal of fortunes for Futu, which was put into survival mode after Chinese regulators began tightening their grip...

Sameer Africa shares
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Sameer Africa: NSE’s Best Performing Stock Rewards Investors in a Big Way

With a Market Capitalization of KSh 4.36 billion, Sameer Africa (SMER) stands as the fastest growing stock at the NSE, its shares having...

SportPesa Aviator Challenge 2
SMART MONEY

SportPesa Aviator Challenge Unlocks Big Wins in Kenya

More than KSh 10 million in free bets available to players

cost of loans in. kenya interest rates in kenya
ECONOMYSMART MONEY

Banks in Race to Lower Price of Loans

The new CBK model provides a transparent anchor rate while banks retain the flexibility in setting borrower- specific premiums

Standard group half year financial results
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Standard Group Cuts Half-Year Loss, Giving Hope to Staff and Shareholders

The Standard Group Plc, the oldest media house in East Africa, has cut its half-year loss even as rapidly shifting audiences and media...

Co op Bank Optiven partnership
BUSINESSREAL ESTATE

Co-op Bank to Give KSh 10 Million Mortgages Under New Partnership

Kenyans are set to benefit from a new collaboration aimed at simplifying land acquisition, home construction, and financing. The partnership brings together three...

CBK
ECONOMYSMART MONEY

CBK Powerful Loan Pricing Tool Offers Major Relief to Borrowers

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued new guidelines that will assist banks to price their loans to retail customers. The Risk-Based...

An aerial view of parts of Upper Hill, the richest district in Nairobi city. PHOTO/@Africa_Archives/X
BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Kenya Loses 400 Dollar Millionaires in Latest Wealth Report

Kenya has lost some of its super-rich individuals over the past year, with the number of individuals holding at least $1 million in...

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