Managers of Wealth Africa

Ageing Society

The IESE Library has compiled some information sources to help you understand our ageing society and what sort of repercussions it could have in the coming years.

Treasury reacts to Fitch's latest negative outlook

At the same time, the negative outlook reflects uncertainty about the ability of the government to stabilise public debt over the medium term.

Investors lose hope in equities market as year ends

Analysts at Afrinvest Securities Limited said on Tuesday that they did not expect a sustainable rebound in the equities market in the near term as investor sentiment towards equities remained sour.

BoG Governor joins Consultative Group to discuss global financial vulnerabilities

The group discussed vulnerabilities created by low bond yields and increased holdings of lower-quality debt and illiquid assets by investment funds.

Morocco expects 3.8 pct GDP growth in 2020

Morocco's economic growth reached 3 percent in 2018

Opinion: Why Saudi Arabia is looking across the Red Sea towards Africa

The timing is perfect for Saudi Arabia and its African counterparts to leverage their respective synergies, says Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr

Kenya’s high urbanization rate putting pressure on affordable housing

The result has been that over 60% of urban households are living in slum settings, a situation that could worsen with the increasing urbanization rate.

Cop 25 - African Development Bank Urges African Nations to Persist With Climate Change Ambitions As Marathon Talks End in Madrid

Such extreme weather events should galvanise Africans; their governments are spending 2% of GDP on climate related disasters, said Anthony Nyong, Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank.

Meeting workers' expectation over pensions: TUC demands proof from NPRA

While at the TPFA from 2010 until they were transferred, the contributions reportedly attracted yields equivalent to treasury bill rates.

Banks lead corporate Nigeria in sponsorship of artistic, cultural expressions in 2019

From Lola Shoneyin’s Ake Book and Arts Festival, to Tokini Peterside’s Art X Lagos, to Bikiya Graham-Douglas’ Beeta Universal Arts Foundation’s playwriting contest, Bolanle Austin-Peter’s Fela’s Republic and the Kalakut

Nairobi bourse boasts diverse products but slow market uptake

The demutualisation and self-listing of the Nairobi Securities Exchange are some of the key landmarks of your tenure.

Rand hits 5-month high on US trade deal

The wave of renewed risk appetite saw the rand opening at R14.44 against the dollar – its strongest level since July.

Kenyans earning more and living longer: Study

Despite the increase in average wealth, UNDP has raised concerns about the rising levels of inequality that are concentrating wealth at the top, leaving behind huge swathes of the population that is struggling economically.

IMF worried over surge in borrowing in African nations

African governments have raised about US$26 billion in international markets this year, from close to US$30 billion last year, as they took advantage of investors’ thirst for returns in a world awash with negative yields.

Zimbabwe’s currency crisis is far from being resolved

Could joining the Common Monetary Area rand zone be the most promising option?

SANNE named best employer brand in Africa and Mauritius

The annual research undertaken by the Employer Branding Institute recognises employers that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and strive to continuously optimise employment practic

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