Managers of Wealth Africa

Goldman Sachs sees downside risks for emerging markets in 2017

Investors should brace for oil-related shocks in the short term

Commodities set for rebound in 2017

Institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds and family offices are taking big exposures in commodities

Investec raises dollar deposits ahead of ratings decision

Financial services group shrugs weak rand to post marginal increase in profit

How CBN saved economy from collapse – Emefiele

Obaje also urged the CBN to tackle the high interest rates charged by banks to allow growth in small scale industries

Meeting on bank-related crimes goes well

There had been a decrease in reports of such crime and that the campaign was a success

The rise of Mauritius: Africa's fastest growing wealth market

According to the report, the island also boasts some of the most exclusive real estate in Africa

How many South Africans have bought property in Mauritius

The country ranks first in Africa when it comes to ease of doing business.

South Africa is Open for Business

The key objective of the conference was to showcase South Africa as an investment destination

Here’s what Trump’s victory did to South Africa’s richest people

Has conflicting data, because of the different metrics used by Bloomberg and Forbes.

Low growth poses risk to SA’s credit rating

The low economic growth rate is presenting headwinds to the domestic banking sector and has put the country’s sovereign credit rating at risk

From cows to cars: Where this insurer sees potential in Africa

Liberty, which is majority owned by South Africa’s Standard Bank, currently offers its short-term and life insurance products in nine countries outside of South Africa.

Skye Bank Said to Sell Units Outside Nigeria to Bolster Cash

Skye Bank had a CAR of 12 percent at the end of 2015.

In the aftermath of Kenya's new banking law

Laying off of workers has since led to a problem of unemployment and hence increased cases of robbery as a means of getting money for sustenance.

SA’s slow growth to weigh on banks - Moody’s

Moody’s said the sluggish economic growth forecast by the government would pose challenges

FNB clients fast ditching branches for digital

That’s a quarter of a century back in their lives.

StanChart Kenya banks on wealth arm to boost income

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is banking on its wealth management arm to cover for revenue drop

South African banks' problem loans to rise, says Moody’s

South Africa's challenging economic environment is likely to lead to a rise in problem loans at the country's four biggest bank

Climate investment opportunities are out there

Governments can encourage appetite for investment in clean energy

Moody’s warns SA’s top banks on loans

The subdued South African economy will restrain their lending growth and make it harder for borrowers, especially households, to service their debt repayments

Business Nigerian Banks to Start Losing Money

They may find the last part of the year tougher, especially if Nigeria continues to hold the naira.

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