Managers of Wealth Africa

Moody’s hands Barclays Africa a foreign-currency junk rating

The rating given to Barclays Africa was one notch below Absa’s baa3 credit assessment

Hennessy; Why we want a piece of Kenya's luxury market

It was also important to come look for more opportunities to build partnerships and strengthen the ones we already have.

Nigerian business giants give me hope

Each of these bonds was oversubscribed

Where Africa’s highest paid footballer lives

The new investment became a national story when the footballer ‘launched’ it a few months ago.

The steady erosion of the foundations of the GEPF

Is this cocoon of financial security showing signs of unravelling?

SA still living the high life

Porsche cars are also popular in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Angola, Mauritius and Morocco.

Billionaire Philanthropist Peter Alfond Dies At 65

A number of reports claim the 65-year-old billionaire contracted the virus during a recent trip to Africa.

SA economy has already returned to positive growth

The economist did however highlight that improvements are under way in a few areas.

Saka: Technology has Changed the Face of Banking in Nigeria

Technology has not only redefined and simplified banking, it has also brought banking to the doorsteps of almost every household in Nigeria and beyond.

Only the best will do for SA’s super-rich

According to the research‚ the top selling luxury car for 2016 in South Africa was Porsche.

Africa is Islamic banking’s new frontier

Islamic finance in Ethiopia was stillborn.

Investors Concerned Over Corruption Allegations At Eskom

Eskom's results announcement was postponed this week, allegedly because lenders and investors had concerns.

African companies look to domestic IPOs

While less companies made IPOs in the first half of this year – five, compared to eight over the same period last year, their overall value was greater, USD 512 million, compared to USD 492 million.

Should asset managers be acting on CEO pay?

A look at the role institutional shareholders can play.

Why Africa’s sky-high returns are China-bound

The trend of China taking the initiative while some Western banks retreat is much in evidence.

Managers will be Managers, Digital or not Digital, OR...?

To what extent can wealth managers become digital and to what extent can they maintain their current identity if they go digital?

This is how South Africa’s billionaires invest their money

The report estimates that the African wealth management market will grow by 7% per annum over the next 10 years.

Islamic Banking Can Succeed in Largely Christian Society

Banking is such an investment and does not deal in consumer goods and services.

Black Tax And Saving: Don't Become The Family ATM

Start by paying yourself.

South Africa’s household wealth has dropped to the same levels as 2014

This means that households lost three years of wealth accumulation

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