Managers of Wealth Africa

Investec rolls out Microsoft Copilot to all 8,000 colleagues globally

The first full-workforce Microsoft Copilot deployment publicly announced by an organisation in South Africa

Goodbye Gauteng – Millionaires rushing to a new home in South Africa

A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, states that South Africa’s affluent class have rewritten where they choose to earn, live and invest.

Global millionaire population jumps by nearly 2 million in 2025, driven by strong stock market performance worldwide

A robust equity market performance and easing inflation drove HNWI wealth creation in 2025, growing the global millionaire population by nearly 2 million to 25.3 million individuals.

Interswitch Partners with Temenos to Scale Digital Banking Services Across Africa

Interswitch will use Temenos solutions to deliver managed services to banks and financial institutions across Africa.

South Africa’s middle class is in serious trouble

It noted that South Africa’s economic outlook has shown modest improvement over the quarter, with GDP growth revised up to 1.6% for the year, while inflation eased to 3.2% in the quarter.

Investec eyes City hiring spree in major move into UK private banking

The expansion will boost its banking presence in London, as it seeks out wealthy clients for what will become a ‘full service primary bank”.

Sovereign Wealth Fund Records Profit in the First Quarter

During the same period, the FSM’s total assets grew by 6.6%, reaching USD 117.4 million, driven by revenues from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exploitation and by financial returns generated from these investments.

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.

Wealth and Asset Management