Managers of Wealth Africa

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

Bill Gates is wrong on Africa

What he tries to dispute is the notion that “Foreign aid is a big waste

Amancio Ortega: The Mysterious Billionaire Behind Zara

As crazy as it may sound, Amancio Ortega is by far the world’s most successful and richest retailer of fashion products.

Nigeria, a Growing Market for Foreign Airlines

Statistics show that passenger movement is growing every year in Nigeria for international travel, which is more beneficial to foreign carriers that airlift over 89 per cent of travellers, but the domestic market seems to be shrinking, writes Chinedu Eze

Standard Life predicts an expansion of M&A activity in 2015

There will be further expansion of mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity into 2015, according to Standard Life, the global investments manager.

Nairobi drops in luxury property ranking

Luxury house prices increased by just a percentage point between December and March and a dismal 1.5 per cent over the six months ended March.

Wealth Managers Capture Larger Share of Client Wealth Over a 20 Year Time Frame

According to a study released by SEI, NPG Wealth Management, and Scorpio Partnership, the world’s millionaires increase assets held at a wealth manager by 18% over a 20 year relationship.

Nigeria, S-Africa, Egypt Account for Half of Africa's Economy - - World Bank

Six of the world's 12 largest economies were in the middle income category

Nigeria vs. South Africa: How South African companies enjoy the best of both worlds

The size of Nigeria’s economy expanded by more than three-quarters to an estimated N80 trillion ($488 billion) for 2013

Nigeria’s Top Banks: How They Rank

With the 2013 full year results of most of the quoted banks in the public domain as at the weekend, a clearer picture of the banking industry leaders has emerged, reports Festus Akanbi

Asset management coming into its own

THE GLOBAL asset management industry is coming out from the shadows and by 2020 is forecast to be worth more than $100-trillion as new pools of capital become available.

Purveyors of luxury goods have one eye set on Africa

Africa is a continent to watch

NMB declared best bank in Tanzania

The National Microfinance Bank has been named the best bank in Tanzania in the East African Bank Awards for 2014.

The rising strategic risks of cyberattacks by Tucker Bailey, Andrea Del Miglio, and Wolf Richter

Research by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum points to a widening range of technology vulnerabilities and potentially huge losses in value tied to innovation.

Standard Bank to open Ethiopian office

Bank ownership in Ethiopia has historically been closed to foreign ownership

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