Managers of Wealth Africa

Investors too ‘Eurocentric’ on Africa, says Old Mutual strategist

Bell said Africa's middle classes - categorised as those spending between US$2-20 a day - had trebled since 2000, and were projected to grow by a further 170% by 2030.

Old Mutual is bullish on Africa

Old Mutual’s rest of Africa operations accounted for just 4% of group operating profits in the first half of this year.

Private Equity, Pension Funds To Grow Finance Investment Opportunity In Africa

Despite its impressive economic growth, which is attracting more foreign investments, Africa remains a marginal lurer of Private Equity and international investment capital.

5,000 more dollar-millionaires in SA

The annual Credit Suisse Research Institute report into global wealth reveals that the super-rich in South Africans are getting wealthier

World Wealth Rises at Fastest Rate Ever Recorded - Credit Suisse

The Number of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals Has Grown

Kenya: 93 Percent of Kenya's Consumers Using Mobile Devices for Banking

During the Fourm, MEF will be launch the 4th Annual MEF Global Consumer Survey which analyses the behaviors, attitudes and trends that are shaping the mobile industry from over 15,000 respondents in 15 countries.

Does SA need a state bank?

What will it take to transform the financial services sector?

UBA Is “Best Transaction Bank” in Africa

The innovations by United Bank for Africa (UBA), in providing convenient banking platforms for individuals and businesses have received global endorsement and recognition.

Nigeria presents huge opportunities for foreign investors

Looking ahead, the Group expects the economy to continue in the 6 percent-7 percent range, making it one of the fastest economies in the region.

P&M: Ethiopia eyes step up in financing

Ethiopia aims to significantly increase the amount of debt it takes on over the next five years by tapping a variety of international sources, including the capital markets.

Campaign critique: How much is enough?

They then launched the TV advertisement titled, ‘How much is enough?’ How much do I need to save today to still enjoy my life in the present moment and reap benefits for the future?

Africa’s richest people and presidents

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote remains the richest man on the African continent, according to Forbes.

Ugandan banks likely to record low growth in 2014

A slowdown in the growth of deposits plus increased provisions for bad loans in the small and medium business segment could adversely affect the performance of Ugandan banks this year

Standard Chartered MNI Business Sentiment Indicator for Kenya published

Business confidence in Kenya appears to be extremely strong.

Regional bank boss gets prestigious award

The Africa-America Institute’s 2014 Business Leader Award has been given to Vivienne Yeda, the Director General of the East African Development Bank.

Kokkie Kooyman: How to avoid investment mistakes. Brilliant insights on Charlie Munger

South African asset manager Kokkie Kooyman is one of the world’s best financial fund managers. He has won awards for his investment prowess. In this article, Kokkie shares his insights on how to generate above-average returns. He has made a study of

Banking in Nigeria: Moving forward despite challenges

Chima Nwokoji writes on the chronological evolvement of the banking sector in the country, emerging trends, the operational environment and challenges facing the sector, reflecting views of assessors and other stakeholders.

EY's Financial Services Confidence Index Falls Again

Retail banking is at its slowest in the 12 years that we have been conducting this index

Ethiopia: Private Banks Made 4.6 Billion Birr Gross Profit

The 16 private banks operating in Ethiopia made an aggregate gross profit of 4.6 Billion Birr during the just ended fiscal year.

Special Market Report: West Africa.

West Africa experienced an average economic growth rate of 6.4% between 2010 and 2013, and positions as the fastest-growing region in Africa, which should be confirmed in 2014

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