Managers of Wealth Africa

Stanbic Bank Kenya Sees ‘Painful’ Rate Caps Curbing Income

In approving the law, Kenyatta sided with Kenyans frustrated by the cost of credit and low rates on savings

SA resilient in tough merger, acquisition year

This has inspired confidence.

Most banks see Mobile money as a threat - PWC Ghana Banking Survey

Some of the areas that the banks identified as threats include Domestic Fund transfer, Payment solutions, current accounts.

Kenya: Tokyo Africa summit expected to further boost investment and trade

A first in its history

Mobile money value tops GHC679.2million in June

During the same period total number of registered mobile money agents increased to 108,531 compared with about 38,400 in June 2015.

Unlocking the huge potential of Islamic banking and finance services in Kenya

The emphasis is therefore on trading and investments on a profit/loss sharing basis.

Africa needs $90bn for infrastructure, World Bank chief says

Africa needs over $90 billion a year in investment in infrastructure, Kim said in an interview ahead of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Bank of Baroda is the most profitable in 2015 - PWC Ghana Banking Survey

The 2016 Ghana Banking Survey revealed that there were some shifts in the top or first quartile banks in the country.

Access Bank moves up 39 places in Ghana Club 100 ranking

The Ghana Club 100 is a yearly official list of the top 100 companies in Ghana who have excelled in growing their business operations in the year under review.

Botswana Lags Behind

Botswana is doing well in Balance of Payments, a task undertaken by the Ministry of Finance and Development.

How Nigeria’s Central Bank disrupted the disruptors trying to cut remittance fees

The normal way to do this is through the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Old Mutual Zimbabwe Calls for Reforms

"We expect the country to continue to experience subpar economic growth for the foreseeable future," Mushosho told analysts recently.

A growing logistics industry in Africa represents opportunities for Middle East investors and experienced developers

This trend is being driven by the growth of the region's middle classes, the expansion of its consumer markets and the increased prevalence of mobile retailing.

Emerging Markets: faster, higher, stronger? Craig Botham, Schroders

High frequency data suggests a recovery of sorts in Brazil, though it will still be a few quarters before we see positive growth.

Q&A: How do cyber attacks affect businesses in Kenya

So users need to remain cautious and apply common sense when it comes to potentially fraudulent transactions.

Cameroon: Islamic Development Bank has 85% of the Islamic world in its portfolio

This symbolic gesture was followed by a steady increase in the operations undertaken by this institution: construction project of the Olama Kribi road, Limbé shipyard, Foumban-Tibati road, etc.

Bank rates cap is Kenya’s Brexit, unwise

Trust for the Kenyan banking sector has been eroded.

Luxury travel: SA still a top destination

Travel is one of the luxuries Ultra High Net Worth individuals are increasingly opting to spend money on annually, according to Millionaire Corner.

Region's listed firms face a difficult second half, reduced margins

Others were CIC Insurance, Tanzania Simba Cement, marketing and communications firm WPP Scangroup, oil marketer Kenolkobil and Acacia Mining plc, Tanzania’s largest gold miner.

Zambia’s Lungu faces battle to restore economic growth

The crisis saw some companies suspend production, dealing a further blow to the southern African country’s top export.

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