04/09/2018
Why cash can be the riskiest asset of all
The main investor risk lies in inflation
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/09/2018
These are 10 of the most beautiful bank notes in the world
This is the fourth consecutive hybrid/polymer note to win the coveted IBNS Bank Note of the Year Award.
04/08/2018
These are the classic cars South Africa’s millionaires want in their garages
Classic cars were the best-performing asset classes over the past decade, a new report by New World Wealth shows – and South Africa’s super wealthy are getting in on the gains. New World Wealth has published its 2018 South African Wealth Repo
04/08/2018
Africa’s Richest Billionaire Aliko Dangote Says Corruption Stopped Him from Investing Sh100 Billion in Kenya
Dangote, who Forbes valued at $13.5 billion (Sh1.5 trillion), was part of the delegation of 50 high-net-worth Nigerian businessmen who accompanied the country’s then-President Goodluck Jonathan to Kenya in 2013.
04/08/2018
Financial deals to drop in Africa in 2018
The decrease in M&A in the financial services sector in Africa is due mainly to economic and political instability
04/06/2018
The ins and outs of investing offshore
Kyle Wales, portfolio manager at Old Mutual Investment Group’s Titan boutique, spoke to Business Day TV about the spike in offshore investments after the 2018 budget.
04/06/2018
SA Business Confidence Index is on the decline
One of the six financial sub-indices had an annual negative impact on the BCI while two activity sub-indices had negative annual effects on the BCI last month.
04/05/2018
This is how many millionaires live in South Africa right now
HWNI growth in 2017 was in-line with overall wealth growth in South Africa, where total private wealth increased from $670 billion at the end of 2016 to $722 billion at the end of 2017.
04/05/2018
Global investments reduce concentration risk: Old Mutual
The role of an investment portfolio is to reduce risk, which is especially relevant when the assets out, or underperforms at different points in the cycle.
04/05/2018
Digital Banking? Look To Asia And Africa For Leaders
Africa is leading the world in financial innovation, said Skinner.
04/05/2018
Banks see fast pace for MidEast, Africa deals in bumper year
Mergers and initial public offerings in the first three months of 2018 were higher in value than in the same period last year
04/05/2018
SA companies leading integration across Africa
The “African pioneers” have eight characteristics which are integral to their success.
04/05/2018
Personal plan for retirement saves on taxes
Most retirement annuities allow you to pick your own investments that can grow the money that you invest for your retirement
04/05/2018
How Standard Chartered Bank has benefited EA economies
It had also provided financing to businesses, consumers and government agencies of $3.4 billion (UShs 12.4 trillion) across the three markets.
04/04/2018
Failed Bank Buyout Deal Shows Perils of Investing in Nigeria
The Lagos-based lender has denied that the documents were binding and said it had nothing to do with the threats.
04/04/2018
PMR Africa crowns FNB Islamic Banking
The PMR Africa awards are the end result of a research process whereby companies, departments, institutions and individuals are nominated and rated by respondents against specific attributes or criteria.
04/04/2018
Why are some asset managers changing their benchmarks?
Is it for the right reasons?
04/03/2018
How technology is transforming Africa’s financial sector
By rolling out such technology solutions, banks and other financial institutions are aiming at attracting and retaining new clients.
04/03/2018
UBA CFO links performance to balance sheet management
Nwaghodoh noted that the lender recorded a 23 per cent growth in interest income which is about N62bn.
04/03/2018
Barclays Africa execs score another R156m for loyalty in selldown
Follows granting of R191m in awards in 2016 …