Pan-African contrarian investor P1 Ventures reaches $25M first close for its second fund

Pan-African venture capital firm P1 Ventures has reached the first close of its second fund at $25 million. The venture capital firm secured this capital from some of Africa’s largest industrial conglomerates and private companies, several fund of funds and general partners of global funds based in the U.S....

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Strategy: Fintech Companies Often Overlook the Basics

In the often crazy world of financial technology, startups and incumbents are in a (rat) race to provide innovative solutions. Hopefully, solutions that address actual gaps and inefficiencies in the traditional banking system. However, in the haste to innovate and disrupt, many fintech companies overlook the fundamental principle of...

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Here are ways to lower the tax burden in your retirement plan

Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesThere are a lot of opportunities to minimize your tax burden when it comes to retirement planning. Of course, making the most of tax-advantaged accounts is a key aspect of any retirement strategy.Some employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s allow you to...

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