Wealth and Asset Management

South Africa’s newest billionaire CEO cashing in R1.3 billion in shares

AI-Personalised Video Technology

National wealth and growth – Everest Wealth’s next chapter

South Africa officially has a new dollar billionaire

Private credit and tomorrow’s wealth: Earning returns while powering South Africa’s growth

Zenith Bank Shareholders Wealth Increases by N119 billion

Executive Moves

Canon names HR director for Central and North Africa region

Citi organizational announcement: Head of payments for Middle East and Africa

Fidelity Bank’s CRO assumes office as CRMI president

NECA elected into Business Africa’s council

Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga Mwangi Announces Exit

GTCO reshuffles board, appoints ex-CBN deputy governor as chair

Legal

Access Bank Asks Court to Freeze MTN’s Assets over Alleged N181bn Debt

Nigerian Court to Rule on Future of National Biometric Banking System

Access Bank faces charges over alleged diversion of N826 million

UBA moves to join suit challenging IBEDC sale

Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa director Rudolph du Plessis joins The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

Court orders 54 banks to return N9.3bn stolen by hackers

FinTech

Sygnia launches regulated bitcoin exposure

Why your bank may be the most expensive ‘silent partner’ in your business

Banks are about to enter the crypto space

Shriram Group Launches Shriram Wealth, a strategic Joint Venture with Sanlam Group

Elumelu, UBA Chair Seeks Digital Sovereignty for Africa

How MTN keeps businesses running smoothly in South Africa

Retail Banking

Standard Bank Confirms Guidance After Strong Start to Year

BDAN recommits to banking sector advocacy

African Development Bank readies $476mln loan for Egypt solar plant

United Capital expands into eight Francophone West African countries

FirstBank Ghana honoured as Innovative Bank of the Year at the 8th Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards

Access Bank Completes Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB

Investment Banking

Full List of 17 Licensed Investment Banks Operating in Kenya

SA banks holding their own against offshore lenders, says BDO

CardinalStone Partners Limited Completes Acquisition of Radix Pension Managers

4 banks call it quits in South Africa in 2024

FBNQuest Asset Management Wins BAFI Award Excellence

HSBC leads as MENA’s top earner in investment banking fees

Alternative Investments

Gupta mansions up for auction in South Africa

Two-pot payouts surge to R57bn, with 4m withdrawals

Global markets navigate conflict, oil, and central bank limbo

Joy for landlords in South Africa

FCMB assures shareholders of dividend amid CBN directive

AfDB commits to supporting Ghana’s 24-hour economy

Comment, Analysis & Research

Strengthening relationships through joint accounts

African Development Bank launches inaugural Dual Tranche issuance consisting of new USD 2 billion 3.875% 3-year Global Benchmark, and new USD 1 billion 4.5% 10-year Global Benchmark

World Bank retains Nigeria’s growth at 3.6%

Financial tips for UK expats moving back to South Africa

S&P says South Africa needs faster growth to secure rating upgrade

Credit environment to remain tight in the near term

Tax

PwC investigated over Choppies audit in Botswana

N’Assembly delivered tax reform bills to Tinubu, says Finance Minister

SARS going after one of South Africa’s major petrol station owners for R2.7 billion

Government admits defeat on income taxes in South Africa

Structuring your Investments for tax efficiency in SA’s challenging fiscal climate

The one tax South Africa needs to hike

Regulation,Tax & Compliance

Bank customers petition CBN over excess charges

Warning for interest rates in South Africa

South African inflation steady as central bank pushes for lower target

Reserve Bank unlawfully interfered in Absa chair appointment, says court

SEC eyes cross-border trade with stablecoin framework

In CBN’s Return to Orthodoxy, FirstHoldco Faces $887m Exposure

ESG

Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action and ...

African Development Bank Champions Mission 300, Launches Electricity Regulatory Index at 2025 Africa Energy Forum

South Africa’s Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking strengthens presence in key African markets

South Africa’s shift from coal to renewables

Doubling down on sustainability commitments: six practical solutions to meet the AI challenge

Nigeria: Firms unveil $500m fund for renewable energy