Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa: Finance sector aims to lead way

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

2014 Internet Trends

Data behind the rapid growth in sensors, uploadable / findable / shareable data, data mining tools and pattern recognition

Ghana needs long-term investment plans – SEC boss

Mr Antwi was addressing a media breakfast launch of the upcoming Ghana Pensions and Sovereign Funds Investment Forum on May 22

Zenith Bank Emerges Best Customer-Focused Bank in KPMG Survey

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

Nigeria: The Future of Banking

The central bank had raised public sector CRR from 12 per cent to 50 per cent last August

Wealthy ditch material goods for experiences: Survey

Financial success is perceived as the foundation that allows [wealthy individuals] to be the best person they can be

10 richest Nigerian Comedians And their Sources Of Wealth

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.

Kagame wins banker's award

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

Moody's Launches Global Islamic Finance Group

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.

SA needs a pro-business Cabinet, says Investec CEO

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.

Freak out: why African Bank's record loss has left the market unphased

A larger than expected loss has not phased investors who believe better days are ahead for the countries largest unsecured lender.

How Africa’s Super Rich Spend Their Billions

Some of the continent’s super-rich have no problem buying a private jet worth $45 billion

SA's leaders in business transformation and empowerment named

Volkswagen was honoured with the Skills Development Awards

South African banks face rising bad loans: Moody’s

One small lender, African Bank, is already showing the strain

Towards accelerating inclusive growth in Africa

Africa’s economic growth is capturing the headlines and there is much to build upon.

Global survey finds two in five businesses open to outsourcing

New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report reveals that two in five business leaders globally either currently use outsource back office processes.

Moody's: South African banking system outlook remains negative

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.

Nigerian banks’ performance for 2013 shows winners and laggards

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.

Nigeria Spends $5.1bn On Printing, Moving Cash Annually – MasterCard

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in January 2012, launched the innovative cashless policy

Seek Credible Partners in Africa, Foreign Investors Urged

Businesses and investors from the developed economies, who are desirous of taking advantage of the bourgeoning business and investment opportunities in Africa, should seek credible local partners to help them in the process

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