Managers of Wealth Africa

Kenya: M-Pesa beats most traditional banks on customer sentiment, survey finds

That was despite the fact that social media conversation about M-Pesa jumped by 116% from 2020 to 2021.

How I Became Head of Business Banking at Bank of Africa

Anthony is a very simple man, a family man and a banker with experience spanning more than 15 years in different roles.

Why Nigerian women can be better at investing

This is partially due to the fact that formal financial inclusion is still low in Nigeria

Jersey Finance’s Director – Middle East, Africa and India, Faizal Bhana, Discusses Saudi Corporate Structures in Arab News

In the article, Faizal and Lama Homaidan AlTurki, Director at the Council of Corporate Health, review the Kingdom’s legal corporate structures

Why Ghana’s inflation is on the rise and its impact on living conditions

However, the data revealed that 99 of the items recorded a higher inflation rate than the national average inflation of 23.6%.

Tap domestic sovereign wealth funds to build Africa back better, says Africa Investment Forum head

Representatives of 16 African sovereign wealth funds attended the meeting, the first held in person since 2019.

Anti-bribery: without proper due diligence, you can be held liable for third-party corruption

A TPDD process needs to be flexible so as to accommodate future risks that may be identified through regular ongoing ABAC risk assessment by the organisation.

Big banks face more competition

The top 10 banks’ share of industry deposits also fell, from 78.6 percent in 2019 to 75.3 percent by the end of last year.

Aliko Dangote’s wealth drops to $19 billion, now 80th world’s richest

Dangote Industries, a tightly held corporation, is governed by the wealthiest person in Africa.

Nigeria’s Tier-one banks and their role in economic growth

In Nigeria, these banks control more than three-quarter of the banking assets and they are seen as representatives of the entire banking system.

New Book Highlights Islamic Development Bank Institute's (IsDBI) Evolution, Honors First President’s Legacy

The book also contains an exclusive interview with Dr. Ali discussing the specific development issues of the IsDB in the early years and the current developments undertaken by the Bank

South Africans are on their own when it comes to fighting banks’ injustices

“The government controls the banks and they won’t do anything,” he said.

Gender diversity will drive future agri growth, says Nedbank

“By supporting a more diverse and inclusive environment, the sector can create jobs, and advance food security and sustainability,” notes Nedbank agriculture head John Hudson.

20 major projects planned for South Africa – including highway upgrades, a mega city and a new government district

The rise in the number and value of projects was driven mainly by the private sector.

Will third party payment providers become accountable institutions under FICA?

Providers of MVTS services typically specialise along retail, commercial and wholesale lines.

The most common fraud schemes targeting consumers in South Africa right now

It said that more than half of consumers (53%) are not aware of being targets of fraudulent schemes.

Economists on why the rand is so undervalued right now

The reality, however, is that the rand is currently trading around R16.70 to the dollar – begging the question of why it is so undervalued.

Bank Profits in Mozambique Recover to Pre-Pandemic Level

Despite this, and after “a decline in 2019 and 2020, the combined net income of the six banks recovered 26.7% in 2021, year-on-year,” reaching close to $254 million. A result that represents an ROE – return on equity – of 13.9%.

African Islamic Banking and Takaful summit inaugurated in Dar es Salam, Tanzania

Africa is emerging Market for Islamic Banking and Finance: Zubair Mughal

What the new ISO certiﬁcation means for Access Bank

The certiﬁcation, valid for three years

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