BPOPF terminates P3.9bn Kgori contract
Thursday, December 21, 2017
In the news: Seretse's arrest has ability affected a leading light of citizen empowerment in capital markets
Kgori was thrown into the spotlight recently when Seretse appeared before the court on money laundering charges before he was later released on bail. Seretse has since resigned from the company.
Mmegi Business has gathered that Tuesday’s board meeting unanimously endorsed last week’s recommendation by the Investment and Risk committees that the contract, which comprises management of listed equities, fixed income and cash, be terminated.
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