FirstRand partners with Proparco to boost Intra-African trade
Collaboration positions FirstRand as first Southern African bank in Proparco’s Trade Finance Guarantee Program.
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FirstRand to appeal UK Court ruling on motor finance broker transparency
In its appeal, FirstRand argues that motor dealers should not be held to fiduciary standards or be required to provide impartial advice.
FirstRand stake of South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar nears $400 million
Laurie Dippenaar currently holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, amounting to 98,726,988 shares, making him one of South Africa’s leading investors.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $32 million in FirstRand stake in 17 days
This decline is primarily attributed to local investors reducing their holdings in the renowned Johannesburg-based financial services provider.
Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand secures $250 million IFC green housing loan
The funding consists of a $200 million direct loan from IFC and up to $50 million mobilized through the managed co-lending portfolio program.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gains $22.2 million in FirstRand surge
This significant gain further cements his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand gets nod for $16.2-million bond listing
This issuance brings the total amount outstanding under the company’s seven-year bond program to R41.01 billion ($2.22 billion).
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar gains $31.5 million from FirstRand in 18 days
The $31.46-million increase in the market value of Dippenaar’s investment in FirstRand solidifies his position as one of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar’s FirstRand advises on $160-million beverage deal
RMB, the corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand advised on a groundbreaking $160-million deal.
FirstRand shares slump costs South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar $10.3 million
Dippenaar maintains his position as one of South Africa’s leading investors and one of the most affluent business executives across the African continent.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $17.2 million in FirstRand shares
Despite the notable decline in his stake’s value, Dippenaar remains a top investor on the JSE and one of the most affluent business leaders on the African continent.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $25.6 million from FirstRand stake
Dippenaar holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand, which translates to 98,726,988 shares in the group.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar loses $28 million from FirstRand stake
Dippenaar, who co-founded Rand Consolidated Investing in 1977 and grew it into a leading financial services group, holds a 1.76-percent stake in FirstRand.