Managers of Wealth Africa

Aberdeen Standard maps countries on ESG credentials

The research found that, without globalisation, poverty reduction in developing nations would not have happened over the past 20 years

Nigeria vows to promote banking system

Nigeria on Tuesday said it would remain focused and committed to the protection of depositors and promotion of safe, sound and stable banking system in the country.

African Bank aiming for the ‘juggernaut’ against competitors

The transactional account, together with the African Bank app, are already in pilot phases with about 3000 of its employees now using it.

South Africa business confidence falls for third straight quarter: survey

South Africa’s central bank this month increased its benchmark lending rate for the first time in nearly three years

African Bank profit surges by 29%

African Bank's savings and investment portfolio increased by 225% to R1.111 billion.

Why Africa is the world's last frontier market

Six of the top 10 fastest growing economies in 2018 are African countries

Five reasons cryptocurrency prices are plunging again

There are several factors behind the collapse in prices, with many of them the flip side of what drew people to cryptocurrencies in the first place.

These 6 Nigerian banks made N261 million from charges and commissions in 9 months

An analysis of the figures show that UBA, Access Bank and Zenith Bank led with highest deductions for the period under review.

New EIB study on banking in Africa

The report also portrays the state of bank recovery and resolution laws in Africa and maps out policy options to finance infrastructure development.

The Big Cybersecurity Question When It Comes To SA’s Digital Banks

Closer to home, a certain South African bank fell victim to serious cybercrime in 2016, losing around R300 million in an ATM fraud hit from Japan.

Top Deacons owners lose Sh1.2bn at Nairobi bourse

The top 10 owners collectively held 82.2 million shares at listing, valued at Sh1.23 billion but that has now fallen to just Sh36.8 million.

Research - Non-financial performance measurement is biggest hurdle for ESG investing

This more nuanced approach to sustainable investment requires the development of more complex metrics, benchmarking and monitoring.

Tackling perceptions of African finance risk

Amr Kamel, the bank’s executive vice president for business development and corporate banking, was speaking at the opening of the Afreximbank Annual Customer Due Diligence and Corporate Governance (ACDICOG) forum on 9 November,

Gordhan’s daughter received no direct payments as non-executive director - Investec

Gordhan defended his daughter

Why Ghana Remains A Good Place For Business

This is essential in catalyzing growth, creating jobs and reducing poverty in the nation and Africa at large.

Meet SIWWAA, Africa’s First Indigenous Luxury Brand

Africa’s rich, colorful aesthetic rendered in refined, finely crafted designs.

12 Listed Banks Post N634.88bn Net Profit In Q3

Majority of Nigerian banks have demonstrated their resilience in the last two years amid macro-economic challenges, which weighed on credit expansion, asset quality and capital adequacy to record positive performances.

Kenya’s largest bank sent close to 1000 employees home packing in 2017 alone

The bank also rolled out a Sh2 billion early retirement programme that saw 316 employees depart from the company.

‘Banking is beyond keeping money’

Wigwe described the celebration as an opportunity to appreciate the results recorded so far, while still setting the pace for better achievements in the coming years.

Luxury liquor brands rich Africans love

These are the alcohol labels that Africa's ultra-wealthy love to drink.

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