Managers of Wealth Africa

CEOs favour rate cap, fresh survey reveals

The law caps commercial interest rates at four percentage points above the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) benchmark rate

Revealed: SA’s most attractive employers

The research showed that government and parastatals featured prominently in categories and that having high brand awareness does not necessarily make a potential employer attractive to job seekers.

CBI launches Islamic financing in Senegal

Coris Bank Senegal has also been selected as the official partner of the Pilot Project of ITFC new West Africa SME Development Program.

Nigerian banks lag African peers in efficiency as costs remain high

Out of the five largest publicly listed banks in Egypt, four were among the top 5 most efficient banks with an average cost to income ratio of 25.3 percent in 2017.

Shaping the future of Africa’s financial services

Sybrin focuses on enabling business’s digital journey

Investing in Africa is still a tough sell

The Africa equity specialist talked about the changing narrative around the continent

Diamond Bank Partners CBN, Others on Financial Inclusion

People of influence in the community were selected to act as agents of the bank

Winners Announced for Private Equity Africa Awards 2018

The awards saw 26 firms collect the much coveted accolades at the 7th Annual PEA Awards Gala Dinner hosted at London’s prestigious Langham hotel on 12th June, which attracted over 200 industry professionals.

Wealth managers see AI as a game changer for HNWI's

Digitalization and specifically the use of AI is positively impacting portfolio returns, and improving client communication and overall experience, stated the wealth managers surveyed in the report.

Economists see South Africa’s growth at 1.7% in 2018

The 2.2% fall marked the largest quarter-on-quarter decline since the first quarter of 2009. In that quarter, the economy contracted by 6.1%.

Despite Migration in Europe, Most Future Growth in Africa, Asia

“[Support for the economy] will get withdrawn very slowly,” Kapteyn said.

Interview with Mr. Obeahon Ohiwerei, CEO of Keystone Bank Limited

After undergoing some repositioning for growth and competitiveness, Keystone is prepared to fulfil its mandate to deliver convenient and reliable financial solutions to its rapidly growing customer base.

UAP-Old Mutual reports growth but costs rise

These products are regulated by the Capital Markets Authority under the Collective Investment Schemes Act 2003.

FirstBank to hold corporate sustainability week

It said the bank was reinforcing its role in driving sustainable development in its host communities.

Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2018

Wealth management firms accelerate hybrid advice programs -with investments in emerging technologies, such as intelligent automation and artificial intelligence, to prepare for BigTech entrance

China and the Middle East are pouring money into strategic Sudan, but US policy is ‘confused’

More interest from foreign investors is starting to trickle into Sudan after the U.S. lifted long-standing sanctions last October.

'Boris Becker is not one of our diplomats'

Charles Armel Doubane said his signature is required in order for a diplomat to be appointed.

Sudan central bank chief dies of heart attack in Turkey

The central bank has devalued the pound twice against the dollar since January.

Access Bank: Building on values of sustainable investment

These are some of the issues that need to be addressed under an agenda called sustainable development.

Ending years of pensioners’ agony

The welfare of Nigeria’s senior citizens, who spent their youthful life working for the country, is taking a turn for the better as agonies associated with their pension payment have been taken care of. SUNDAY OJEME reports.

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