Managers of Wealth Africa

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.

Fund managers optimistic about 2014 - Towers Watson

Although expectations for government bond yields continue to be near historic lows and concerns about low growth persist.

Global assets under management to exceed $100 trillion by 2020: PwC

Global assets under management (AuM) will rise to around $101.7 trillion by 2020, from a 2012 total of $63.9 trillion, says a PwC report released today. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 6%.

Africa: Emerging Market Currencies Under Attack By the Sharks of Capital

As an emerging market South Africa finds itself amongst a raft of emerging nations in increasing peril in the ocean of international currency markets,

First Bank partners Hong Kong for business expansion

First bank, the largest financial service institution in Nigeria, has partnered with Hong Kong in the Invest Hong Kong programme with the interest of expanding various Nigerian businesses abroad.

Association of Bankers assures public

The GAB and its composite member-banks are currently reviewing the guidelines to determine their immediate impact

Barclays: 2014 continues to be another positive year for risk assets

Developed Equities Market positions move from neutral to modest overweight

Deal between Standard Bank and ICBC expected to have positive results in Angola

The deal due to be signed between Standard Bank and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is expected to make it possible for the South African bank to increases its distribution capacity and free up more capital for investments in Africa

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