Managers of Wealth Africa

Rwanda keeps rates on hold, Ghana, Botswana growth outlook

Ghana's unadjusted gross domestic product (GDP) growth stood at 3.6 percent year-on-year including oil in the third quarter of 2015, the statistics office said on Wednesday.

Fact, fiction or just raw speculation

The emotive argument around tax evasion and tax avoidance, and the impact this has on those living in developing countries, in particular Africa, has long held sway.

A Third of Banks and Payment Services Fail To Provide a Secure Connection for All Online Payments

The IT Security Risks Survey 2015, conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, involved more than 5,500 company representatives, including 131 banks' and payment services' representatives, from 26 countries.

Much Concern For The Future Of SA, But Some Still Have Hope

The president then swiftly shifted back to the tried and tested hands of Pravin Gordhan, which restored some faith in the currency.

Objectway Platform Stays Ahead of Wealth Management Technology Trends

The most recent incarnation of the company’s digital solutions, showcased at the London event, is on the cusp of these latest technology trends and closely aligned with wealth management priorities

IMF Staff Completes 2015 Article IV Mission to Botswana

The discussions centered on near term policies to counteract the current economic slowdown and on the reforms and investments needed to foster diversification and inclusive growth.

Winners Emerge in Access Bank 'W' Awards

These are the W Entrepreneur of the Year; W Young professional of the Year; W Seasoned Professional of the Year and W Amazon of the Year.

Ghana banking industry assets grow to GHȼ70b

At the same time non-performing loans ratio also increased to 14.10 per cent from 12.20 per cent.

How Much Oil Is Needed To Power Santa’s Sleigh? by By Michael McDonald of Oilprice.com

Well the answer is complicated by a number of factors most importantly, we just don’t know a lot of about Santa’s rounds, the shape of the sleigh, the air speed of the craft, or the weight of all those presents. But, we can take some educated

Moody's changes the outlook of five South African banks to negative; affirms deposit ratings at Baa2/P-2

South African banks have already taken measures to strengthen their balance sheets

$4 billion disappears from Ghana between 2004 and 2013 – GFI

The report found that global volumes of illicit financial flows reached $1.1 trillion in 2013 and the developing world lost $7.8 trillion between 2004 and 2013, the last year for which data are available.

Returns On SA Private Equity Outperformed JSE-Listed Shares, Report Says

Private equity presents an opportunity for investors to invest in a region that is experiencing strong economic growth

Co-Operative Bank of Kenya automates its Wealth and Asset Management business

The case study was weaved based on the interview conducted with a senior member at the bank

Private Equity in Africa Set to Present Significant Opportunities for Investors in 2016

According to the Search for Returns survey, 80 percent of the investors expect African private equity to outperform African listed equity over the coming decade. CEO of SAVCA, Erika van der Merwe, explains how the asset class presents a healthy opportunit

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