Managers of Wealth Africa

Wealth beyond today

A great example of this evolution is Nedbank Private Wealth’s (NPW’s) Family Approach.

Standard Bank Awarded Best Private Bank in Mozambique by Euromoney

More than an institutional recognition, it reflects the direct impact our work has on clients’ lives

The 5-star lodge in South Africa owned by an international cricket legend

The safari villa and the surrounding Elephant Point development are actively managed by the Legacy Group.

A $44,000 Salary Now Gets Private Banking Access in South Africa

For clients under 30, a four-year degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics is enough to qualify, with discounted fees.

Alexforbes CEO Dawie de Villiers on how client expectations are evolving in South Africa

Under his leadership, de Villiers guides Alexforbes towards his vision of it becoming the most inclusive retail financial advice firm in Southern Africa.

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026

All selections were made by the Global Finance editorial team after extensive consultations with bankers, corporate finance executives, and analysts worldwide.

Swiss wealth management major Banque Pictet opens SA office as African wealth surges

Swiss private bank targets rising millionaire class and cross-border investment flows

Big shift for salaries in South Africa in 2026

“Although the average nominal salary flattened in December 2025 at R21,397, it was still 1.8% higher than a year ago,” said PayInc Head of Stakeholder Engagements Shergeran Naidoo.

5 wealth management trends for South African HNW families in 2026

Strategic insight, experience, and emotional intelligence are qualities machines cannot imitate.

Amethis and Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity announce the final closing of Amethis Fund III in line with its target at EUR 406M

AFIII is the third vintage of Amethis’ flagship pan-African strategy.

The richest people in South Africa at the start of 2026

The billionaire list for South Africa, based on the live tracking from Forbes, has expanded since the start of 2025, with two additional names now featured on the list.

South African billionaire cashes in R2.5 billion payday

Bekker sold the shares between 17 and 19 December in several transactions totalling R2.47 billion.

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Why Mauritius is Africa’s new magnet for 1,200 millionaires from China, France

Mauritius ranks second only to Morocco, which attracted about 1,400 millionaires over the same period.

Over 40 jobs that pay more than the average salary in South Africa

Bonuses paid to employees increased by R6.2 billion or 10.9% from R56.7 billion in June 2025 to R62.9 billion in September 2025.

Investec named South Africa’s Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker

Earlier this year, The Banker also recognised Investec as the Best Performing Bank in the UK in its Top 1000 Global Banks ranking

Standard Chartered deepens digital wealth push across EMEA

In response to increasing demand for mobile and online financial solutions, the bank continuously enhanced its wealth digital capabilities in key EMEA markets.

East Africa: Stanchart Moves to Strengthen Wealth and Risk Management in the Region

The collaboration builds on the bank's sponsorship of the annual CFOs East Africa Awards 2025 and introduces a dedicated advisory pathway to help CFOs safeguard and grow both corporate and personal assets.

DIFC strengthens global family wealth hub status with new programmes and partnerships

During the event, DIFC unveiled several landmark initiatives and partnerships set to reinforce Dubai’s position as the MEASA region’s premier destination for family wealth, next-generation leadership and succession planning

Nedbank Private Wealth launches NexLegacy initiatives to tackle the wealth transfer challenge

Nedbank Private Wealth is now addressing this issue with the launch of its NexLegacy initiative – an innovative approach designed to teach children* from high-net-worth families how to build, protect, and grow wealth throughout their lives.

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