Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa's cenbank governor says economic prospects not promising

The central bank has said the economy is expected to grow by 0.6 percent this year

Here is the reason why you aren’t saving any money

The bank used a simple equation – expenditure per household versus income net of taxes

Prepare for recession as junk status nearly inevitable: Nomura

It says this is because the country is not on a sudden decline into recession, but has rather been on this path for a while.

Kenya: Counties Set Ambitious Revenue Targets As Pressure to Spend Grows

According to the just released New World Wealth 2016 report, Nairobi saw the number of high net worth individuals with over Sh1 billion each hit 6,200.

Standard Bank expected to maintain position as SA's Largest Bank

Based on its sound track record, we also expect the bank’s asset quality, capitalisation, liquidity and profitability to remain relatively stable over the short to medium term,” Collocott says.

Rwanda: Spare Pensioners These Denials - Get Them Returns On Their Investment

As we speak, many pensioners in Rwanda are languishing in absolute poverty, with nothing to fall back on.

A sleeping giant

Malcolm Cutts-Watson discusses his new role as adviser at Cim Global Business, as well as the state of the captive insurance market.

Is mobile banking the future of financial services?

Technology in terms of the internet and mobile banking has taken over the retail banking space in and the effect on retail financial services has been significant.

Moody's revises outlook for South African banking system to negative from stable

Challenging economic outlook will strain borrowers' repayment capacity, fuelling increased asset risks

Why South Africa should be worried about the “Brexit”

Opponents of the exit argue that member benefits of the Union and access the to the common market outweigh many of the issues that come with membership.

Trouble brews for African banks

Evidence of the fallout is mounting.

Panama Papers prove bitcoin isn't the problem

Real criminals don't hang out online. They deal in dollars.

Are we still giving traditional banks too much credit?

Data security is undoubtedly a persisting concern, and there is a perception that traditional banks are far more secure than their non-traditional and smaller rivals.

Want to end corruption? Crack down on tax havens.

Offshore havens foster the disintegration of order in the world's poorest countries.

Mara Group top chief moral-boosts emerging local investors

The Ugandan-born entrepreneur started Mara Group that has tentacles in businesses such as real estate, tourism, financial services, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.

Africa loses US$38b to tax evasion

For ordinary Africans who are obliged to pay illegal charges for education, health or the marketing of goods, corruption is a source of diminished opportunity.

Why Rising Food Prices Hit The Poor Hardest

Standard Bank has published a report on consumer spending behaviours and trends, revealing how vulnerable South Africa’s poorest households are to the rising cost of food.

Is EFT making a comeback in Africa?

A recent 2015 Ipsos survey examined some of the drivers and barriers that impacted online shopping around the world.

Redefining banking and finance in Kenya

Islamic Banking has grown rapidly across several regions and is systemically important in key economies.

REVEALED: High net worth individuals’ investment mistakes

A sample of 652 deVere clients in the UK, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. who have investable assets of more than £1m (or the equivalent) were polled.

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