10/31/2018
The best online and mobile banks in South Africa
Overall, most consumers talk FNB when it comes to digital banking
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/31/2018
These are the 15 most valuable brands in South Africa
The ranking reflects the brand touch-points of consumers’ daily lives in South Africa.
10/31/2018
Standard Bank Scoops 16 Awards Across Africa
The bank was also named the Best Cash Management Services in Africa
10/30/2018
Standard Chartered study reveals investment is the emerging affluent’s top strategy to increase their wealth
The socially mobile in the study have had impressive earnings growth, with over a third (35%) enjoying a salary increase of 10% or more in the past year, and more than a quarter (28%) seeing their earnings jump by 50% or more in the past five years.
10/30/2018
Top banks struggle to grow earnings,profitability
The banks, which include: Zenith Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc, FBN Holdings Plc, United Bank for Africa, UBA Plc and Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, posted N2.003 trillion in gross earnings for the period, just 1.3 percent increase compared to N1.978 trillion recor
10/30/2018
SA Reserve Bank sees higher rates to curb inflation
The repo rate is below what it should be
10/29/2018
Luxurious South Africa
Increase in number of people moving to, retiring to and visiting the country
10/29/2018
Middle East and North Africa billionaire population grows 24%
Billionaire wealth in the region grew to $165bn last year
10/29/2018
Kenya ranked third in Africa’s private equity chart
South Africa and Morocco are ranked as Africa’s top hotspots for PE deals ahead of Kenya, which beat Nigeria, Ethiopia and Egypt – the number four, five and six respectively.
10/26/2018
Global billionaire wealth soars 19% to record £6.8 trillion
Now in its fifth edition, the report draws on UBS and PWC’s extensive client network and access to data, and aims to promote a deeper understanding of the billionaire population globally.
10/26/2018
FirstRand’s Mary Vilakazi evolving to banking
Banking group’s new COO on her career, life lessons and the role banks can play in upliftment.
10/25/2018
Islamic finance’s growing impetus in Africa
Moody’s has identified 18 African countries that have the greatest potential for growth in sukuk issuance and Islamic banking.
10/25/2018
Union Bank’s ‘Edu360’ Fosters Educational Development
“At Union Bank, we are committed to identifying sectors that are vital to shaping a better, sustainable future for Nigerians.”
10/25/2018
Namibia: Pension Funds Could Boost Economy Through Infrastructure Fund
This is more than double the assets held in the banking sector
10/24/2018
Venture Capital, Private Equity Investment Cornerstone Of SA Economic Growth
This is according to Tanya van Lill, CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.
10/24/2018
The average household wealth in South Africa versus the world
This shows an overall improvement in the wealth of any given country – however, South Africa is not one of those.
10/24/2018
Worst Days Over for Nigeria's Economy, Says Elumelu
He stressed the need for policymakers to continue to take steps towards improving Ease of Doing business in the country
10/24/2018
African president's son explains how he became a millionaire
In an interview, which was shared on social media, Munuti bragged about his $10 000 (R14k) shoes and $100k watch, which totals over R1.4 million.
10/24/2018
Jefferies in research deal with Standard Bank’s SBG securities
The research will be co-branded as Jefferies/SBG Securities Global Research and include economic, market, sector and stock analysis.
10/23/2018
Manuel: SA needs younger leaders to progress
The demand for empowerment of the people or services, structured differently, is likely to open the gap.