Managers of Wealth Africa

A notable decline in the current account deficit - FBNQuest Capital Research

Due to the pandemic, the trade deficit was consistently larger than the current account deficit between Q2 ’20 and Q1 ’21 as the value of oil exports plummeted.

Growing golf: Investec invests for a further four years

The event, hosted by the City of Cape Town for the fifth successive year, will take place at the picturesque Steenberg Golf Club, Cape Town.

Africa driving the banking revolution

The rapid adoption of our Absa Access solutions appears to be a sign that we are on the right track

South Africa’s middle class is in big trouble

It is clear the debt situation of South African consumers has further deteriorated recently.

Bank brokerages to continue reporting strong performance: Report

The domestic capital markets continue to remain on an upward trajectory after a strong performance in FY2021

IT Spending in EMEA to Grow 4.7% in 2022

Analysts Discuss EMEA IT Spending Outlook at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2021 EMEA, November 8-11

Sukuk Perceptions and Forecast Study 2021: Thriving Amidst Uncertainty

The sukuk market has gained momentum despite the pandemic. Find out how and why.

Islamic Capital Market: SEC targets 25% of market capitalization by 2025

“Thus, it offers financial products that are safe, competitive and attractive."

Unions push for R1,500 basic income grant in South Africa

We need a basic income grant now for those between the age of 18-59 for those who are without a stable income.

31.5 Million Cyberthreats Targeted SA Users in the First Half of 2021

The advanced grouping is significantly more sophisticated and feature increased investment from attack groups.

South Africa’s Mergers, Acquisitions and Exits

Which is why am focusing this oped about the 5th KINGS (Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa) on mergers, acquisitions and exits.

Growing digital divide threatens recovery from Covid-19

The report focuses on the 38 economies in which the EBRD invests.

Lack of trust and low levels of digital skill constrain remote working

The research found that while employees were keen to embrace remote working

New NCRIB Boss Assures Insurance Brokers of Purposeful Leadership

He also unveiled five point agenda that will dominate activities during his two years tenure as the president of the brokers’ umbrella body.

39% of Sub-Saharan Africa firms lack anti-bribery controls: survey

Refinitiv's financial crime report also finds low ESG awareness

What might the mini budget hold for SA?

‘The MTBPS is often more about policy than nitty-gritty numbers, but it does tell the market where the governing party is taking our finances.’

Warning signs for South Africa: Red flags that signal a country’s pending financial collapse

Looking at the unfolding crisis in Lebanon, Hajjar discusses the top flags that warn of a country’s near financial collapse.

Good news for home buyers in South Africa: banks are lending again

Home loans granted climbed by 41% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019, according to a report from the National Credit Regulator (NCR).

Tanzania is home to nearly 6,000 billionaires

Africa as a continent is home to 140,000 billionaires, accounting for just 1% of the global billionaires tally.

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