Managers of Wealth Africa

Look to Africa for Faster Growth

For emerging-markets investors, Africa is high-risk but has good growth potential.

At a glance: Emerging markets: caught in a taper tantrum? - PwC

Emerging markets have been having a rough ride recently. While advanced economies have picked up speed, emerging markets have been slowing down, posing challenges for international investors and businesses.

Is Tanzania's BRICS engagement a win-win or a win-lose situation?

Participants have openly said that Tanzania’s investment engagement with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South is not a win-win situation but rather it is a win-lose situation.

Selecting and Monitoring 'Style' Managers for Long-Term Performance - Stonehage Know How Bulletin

The inclusion of 'style' managers such as 'value' or 'quality' as core drivers within an equity portfolio can potentially improve an investor’s long-term returns.

FirstRand to focus on Africa as SA rates rise

As South Africa enters a rising interest rate cycle that will put more financial strain on consumers, FirstRand is focusing more on its African operations to diversify earnings.

Nigerian Millionaires to Hit 23,000 in Next Four Years

All New report published by New World Wealth has disclosed that the number of Nigerians having about N160 million investable funds has risen to 15,700 as at last year end.

Fitch Affirms Zenith, FBN Holdings, 8 Others’ Ratings

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-term Issuer Default Ratings of Zenith Bank Plc, FBN Holdings Plc and eight other financial institutions.

Equity Bank versus Kenya Commercial Bank: Who will control the future?

The tale of KCB and Equity Bank is bound to get most interesting this year as the two largest Kenyan banks by assets race to dominate business in the region.

Who is the reclusive billionaire creator of Bitcoin?

Strangely, nobody knows who created it

Sustained Global Economic Expansion Expected Despite China Concerns and Emerging Market Turmoil - Richard Hoey

Orderly Deceleration of Chinese Economic Growth Anticipated; U.S. GDP Growth at 3% in 2014, 2015 and 2016

BRICS to set up their bank within five years, progress slow

The BRICS bloc of emerging economies will set up its development bank with a total capital of $100 billion within five years, but member countries still haven't agreed on their share in the bank's structure

Banks Advised to Focus on In-country Profitability

Banks in Nigeria and other countries in Africa would be better off concentrating on in-country profitability than focusing on building unprofitable subsidiaries across the continent.

FirstRand first-half earnings to increase as much as 26 percent

FirstRand Ltd., South Africa’s second-biggest financial services company, said first-half earnings will be as much as 26 percent higher as the company added retail banking customers.

At Home and Abroad: Why Chile and South Africa’s growth paths have diverged

It is strange how often one can see the essential issues of one’s homeland more clearly from a foreign shore.

More American investors backing African startups

An increasing number of US-based high tech firms and venture capital investors are investing in African startups

Standard Chartered Says 16% Africa Revenue Growth Is Sustainable

Banks including Citigroup Inc. and Barclays Plc plan to expand in Africa as they seek growth opportunies amid slower-than-average economic growth in developed nations.

Challenges to Long-Term Asset Allocation and Risk Management in Real Estate Investments - RESEARCH

The report, titled "Long-Run Investment Ambitions and Short-Run Investment Processes," finds long-term asset management challenges and increasing risk management in real estate investments.

RepRisk releases Special Report on MINT Countries

After Jim O’Neill of Goldman Sachs coined the acronym “BRIC” to refer to top emerging markets Brazil, Russia, India and China, he has now popularized “MINT” – Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey as a second category.

South Africa: Northen Cape Committed to Good Governance

The Northern Cape government has reiterated its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in how it handles its finances.

Angola, Namibia, Nigeria Fastest Growing Countries In Africa

Angola, Namibia and Nigeria are the fastest growing countries in Africa in terms of wealth per capita, according to a report by New World Wealth.

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