06/06/2014
The priorities for a high-net-worth individual (HNWI) are: protecting their wealth in order to afford a comparable lifestyle throughout their retirement, actively growing their assets to support the needs of their families, and leaving an adequate estate
06/03/2014
In the global deVere Group survey of 880 high-net-worth clients, when asked to reveal their number one investing mistake before seeking professional advice from deVere, 23 per cent cited failing to adequately diversify their portfolio.
06/02/2014
A study last year by FinScope found that the proportion of adults in South Africa who were banked had risen to 75 percent from 67 percent in 2012
06/02/2014
Data behind the rapid growth in sensors, uploadable / findable / shareable data, data mining tools and pattern recognition
05/29/2014
Mr Antwi was addressing a media breakfast launch of the upcoming Ghana Pensions and Sovereign Funds Investment Forum on May 22
05/29/2014
At end of the survey, Zenith Bank emerged leader, scoring 77.37 per cent in corporate segment, 77.61 per cent in SME and 75.67 per cent in retail
05/28/2014
The central bank had raised public sector CRR from 12 per cent to 50 per cent last August
05/28/2014
Financial success is perceived as the foundation that allows [wealthy individuals] to be the best person they can be
05/26/2014
Comedians are meant to be funny, right? Yes, the stand-up comedians dominating Nigeria’s humour business landscape are funny quite alright on stage, but very serious in business.
05/26/2014
Rwandans have made me the kind of leader that I am and they have given me the strength that has added up to taking our country forward
05/23/2014
Moody's IFG will deliver independent analysis of Shari'ah-compliant products, financial institutions and takaful insurers to support an improved understanding of the credit risks and market trends in this rapidly expanding sector.
05/23/2014
This comes amid a global debate about whether countries should be more concerned about addressing economic growth or closing the inequality gap through wealth redistribution.
05/20/2014
A larger than expected loss has not phased investors who believe better days are ahead for the countries largest unsecured lender.
05/16/2014
Some of the continent’s super-rich have no problem buying a private jet worth $45 billion
05/15/2014
Volkswagen was honoured with the Skills Development Awards
05/15/2014
One small lender, African Bank, is already showing the strain
05/14/2014
Africa’s economic growth is capturing the headlines and there is much to build upon.
05/14/2014
New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report reveals that two in five business leaders globally either currently use outsource back office processes.
05/14/2014
The expected pressure on banks' asset quality takes into account the weak prospects for private consumption and investment, as well as the deterioration in the unsecured retail lending market over the last 18 months.
05/13/2014
The year 2013 was turbulent for Nigerian banks as most had their growth slowed by regulatory headwinds caused by the Central Bank of Nigeria continued tightening stance.