Managers of Wealth Africa

Interbank rate rises as market liquidity dries up

The shilling was also stable Thursday, exchanging at an average of 101.70 to the dollar at 2.30pm.

Change in law opens window for rise in cost of bank loans

The draft legislation, however, proposes the retention of the four percentage points ceiling on loan charges above the CBK base rate for “low risk” borrowers.

2019 will be pivotal for SA – UBS

How will China, US and other markets impact on SA market performance?

Johannesburg is leading wealth management in Africa

Wealth managers in Africa typically target individuals with more than $500 000 in investable assets.

Absa’s big plans to target first-time home buyers

“Absa is sitting on a balance sheet of over a trillion rand ($72 billion) – we are definitely able to take smart, additional risk on that.”

Goldman models risk of 1 000 basis point Eskom blowout for South Africa

In contrast, in a positive scenario where Eskom stress dropped back to 2014 levels, modelling pointed to a 4.5% stronger rand and a 55 basis point improvement in ten-year government yields.

Leadership lessons from Africa’s trailblazers

Our goal was simple: to become the best insurance company in Africa.

South Africa: Brand SA Views World Bank 2018 Report As Call to Action

World Bank expects growth in emerging market and developing economies to lose momentum

Ghana's banking sector consolidation trend is credit positive – Moody’s

The remaining 23 banks have recapitalized their operations either organically or through capital injections and mergers.

African Development Bank to launch African Economic Outlook report

The report is the result of the work and analysis of the Bank’s economic experts

Seychelles honour women

There is so much to share in this life, and there is so much still to be done

10 Best African Countries To Invest In 2019

The report assesses the economic outlook and investment opportunities in Africa

From table-top groundnut seller to Regional CEO of UBA – Story of Abiola M. Bawuah

All aspects of Abiola Bawuah’s story are fascinating

Banking sector will record robust year-end result — Magnartis Finance boss

The banking sector has also been the most active sector in the market.

The 5 South Africans that made the Forbes' Wealthiest Africans list

This is the eighth year in a row that Dangote would top the list as the richest billionaire in Africa

Beyond 100: Whitepaper

We could be closer to this reality than many people realise.

Kenyan passport ranked eighth most powerful in Africa

Kenya ranked 72nd in 2019 with 71 destination visa free access

Nigeria: Dangote Remains Africa's Richest Man

His net worth climbed dramatically from $5.3 billion in January 2018 as a result of more detailed information provided by him about his assets.

Fewer Billionaires, Poorer Billionaires On African Continent In 2019

All but four members of the list have smaller fortunes than a year ago.

SA is the 29th-best country for expats, according to HSBC

Singapore is the best place to live in as an expat in terms of the economy, experience and family life.

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