Managers of Wealth Africa

Agyapa deal: Why invest in offshore tax haven known for corruption? – Mahama quizzes

He pointed out that the deal is shrouded in secrecy, as the individuals and shareholders behind the company are still unknown to Ghanaians.

Four Charts Showing How Ghana’s Banks Are Being Hurt by Economy

First-half profit across the industry slowed to the lowest level

Money in circulation surges to a new high

Cash outside banks represents the most liquid of monetary assets and is mostly held in bulk by individuals in homes and big businesses such as petrol stations, supermarkets, hardware stores and other big shops.

Seed stage investing and why it matters for Africa’s startup and innovation community

In Africa, the maturity of a startup raising seed funds is arguably higher than in other continents due to the scarcity of capital

Taking stock – transfer pricing developments in the first six months of 2020

The transfer pricing related topic that received the most media attention in 2019 was the search for a consensus-based long-term solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy.

The POPIA crystal ball: predictions on what is to come

During the grace period under the GDPR, many organisations in the EU and the UK put in vast effort to comply with the GDPR.

Islamic banking boosts economies in the Middle East and North Africa

They can increase the savings of people who refrain from keeping money on deposit in conventional banks, which consistently increases the number of domestic savings and the share of financial intermediation.

Nigerians reveal why they pick their favourite banking stocks

Experts give their opinions on their favourite banking stocks and why they chose them.

Drowning in debt, seeking multiple jobs - survey shows South Africans' financial battle

The research was released on Monday

We are fighting for survival not profits, says Equity boss

The Equity boss is one of the country’s business leaders

Nigeria: Nwodo - Patronising Cash Management Companies Will Save Banks Huge Cost

The CIT companies essentially distribute cash from point to point, city to city, branch to branch, branch to CBN and retailers to banks etc.

More South Africans are bringing their offshore investments back into the country – what you need to know

If you are a South African resident who has made the informed decision to repatriate offshore funds back to South Africa, the good news is that the process is relatively simple and straightforward.

Is African philanthropy under-valued?

The network has drawn experience and knowledge of about 79 institutions that work with ordinary individuals in the African continent and the diaspora, currently working in 48 out of 55 nations.

‘Africa’s economic outlook is positive’

The Bank is seeking to expand the number of bankable projects in Africa and has set aside $100 million for project preparation activities in low-income countries.

These charts show how a shrinking economy hurts South African banks

The South African Reserve Bank in March eased capital rules for lenders to free up their balance sheets so they can better help customers with extra loans or by rescheduling existing credit.

What to consider when accessing your offshore funds to improve cashflow

Similarly, following due processes will ensure that these funds, or a portion thereof, can simply be taken offshore again in the future.

African Fund Managers: Governance at the heart of investment decisions

The main factors influencing their choices when it comes to new markets are: market regulation (for 91% of respondents), followed by regulation imposed on investors and the availability of price and market data (each with 90%).

Africa’s rich see politics as a risk to wealth

These individuals came from different industries,including education,property,oil and gas,manufacturing,financial services,banking,entertainment,retail,and construction.

Opinion: African Innovators Not Hitting Pause During COVID

Innovations in healthcare, online learning and fintech continue in Africa during the pandemic, Lydiah Bosire writes

COVID-19: Banks expected to further slash shareholder pay

It is also possible that commercial banks could see subdued growth in interest income from the sector-wide extension of loan repayment to borrowers in line with directives by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

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