The State of Financial Markets | Business Redefined

This week, we had a conversation with Stella Mambo - Director of Global Markets on a raft of issues including:
  1. Unpacking the nuances of the 8th Edition of the ABSA Financial Markets Index
  2. The Issuance of Kenya's bond issuance calendar & what it means for the market
  3. Rethinking distribution in solving for retail investors in Kenya's & East Africa's, capital markets
  4. Emerging issues such as the proposed withholding tax on infrastructure bonds
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Episodes
Corporate Banking in 2024 | Business Redefined On this episode we look at the corporate banking landscape in the country in 2024 with KCB's Group John Okulo December 24, 2024
Investment Play 2025 | Business Redefined What can investors expect from the financial markets in 2025? Business Redefined sat down with Lofty-Corban's Senior Investment Manager, Teddy Yanga, to unpack this.
  1. After a drastic correction in early 2024, the Kenya Shilling is expected to remain broadly on a plateau
  2. The lapsing of the US$3.6 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund in April 2025 remains a wild card with the expectation that Kenya will scout for a new programme
  3. The tumbling of yields witnessed in late 2024 is expected to soften in 2025
 December 17, 2024
Unlocking Shariah Compliant Finance | Business Redefined On this episode, we have a conversation with Jersey Finance's Middle East, India & Africa Director, Faizal Bhana on Shariah finance & opportunities for Kenya & the wider Global South. Is there opportunity for a sovereign sukuk by the Kenyan Government? December 13, 2024
The Petroleum Industry | Business Redefined On today's episode on the petroleum industry in the region with Hass Petroleum Group Chief Executive, Mohamud Salat. On the discussion:
  • Kenya's government-to-government fuel sourcing arrangement from a merits & demerits perspective
  • The regional landscape, pricing differences & stability of supply
  • The competitive landscape & the evolving proposition of fuel stations
  • Operating environment, regulatory landscape & margins
  • The green transition & implications for the business
  December 4, 2024
The Financial Reporting Excellence (FIRE) Awards 2024 edition | Business Redefined The Financial Reporting Excellence (FIRE) Awards 2024 edition places the spotlight on sustainability & integrated reporting. With the Conference slated for Dec 5th & Gala Dinner slated for Dec 6th, Julians Amboko sat down with the Chief Judge, Prof Jim McFie, to discuss what to expect from the awards November 29, 2024
50/50 Women On Boards | Business Redefined Governance is emerging as a key pillar of sustainability in businesses with a growing focus on the need for gender parity across leadership and operations. 50/50 Women on Boards is a global nonprofit founded in 2010 with a mission to accelerate gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. With a vision for women to hold 50.0% of corporate board seats & women of colour to hold 20.0% of all corporate board seats, the non-profit invests 84.0% of our funds in its educational programs & advocacy efforts to empower women to lead as board directors. Business Redefined hosted the co-founder of the Africa Chapter, Philana Mugyenyi, & the Nation Media Group COO, Monicah Waceke, to explore what this means Kenya & Africa   November 25, 2024
Proposed Tax Laws Amendments | Business Redefined The government is in search of Kes 174.0 billion in additional revenue in 2024/25 through the raft of revenue raising proposals contained in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, the tax procedures (Amendment) Bill 2024 & the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024. This episode we delve deep into the 3 bills & what the proposals mean. November 13, 2024
Unlocking Trade Finance | Business Redefined On this episode, we talk about growing trade & bank intermediated trade finance with Absa Kenya & KAM. A deep dive into, among others, letters of credit, structured commodity finance arrangements & supply chain financing. November 7, 2024
Kenya Power Full Year Earnings | Business Redefined Kenya Power has posted a shock Kes 30.0Billion in FY2024 net earnings & resumed dividend payment (KES 0.70/share first & final) after a 7 years drought. On this episode we have one -on-one with Kenya Power's General Manager Finance, Stephen Vikiru, with all the details on the earnings. October 31, 2024