Managers of Wealth Africa

Business Talk – In conversation with Sim Tshabalala

The banking lead enthuses about the rapid adoption of the group’s digital and mobile channels

Quick Easy to Understand Pointers on Insurance

What do most people tend to overlook when taking out insurance on their home and assets within their home?

Swiss Re CEO Sees Global Risks Increasing: Future of Finance

Another risk is the surge in borrowing as government’s seek to prop up pandemic-hit economies, even with many balance sheets already stretched.

Osibanjo, Awosika Urge Businesses to Embrace Ethics

“Without proper governance and ethical practice in an organisation you might succeed for a short while and even get away with it for quite a time but the moment of reckoning will always come when everything can fall apart."

Best and worst banks in South Africa according to customers

New entrants into the market – TymeBank and Discovery Bank – were included in the 2020 report, though sentiment around Bank Zero was not factored in as the bank is yet to officially launch.

South African banks snub social media conversations

The firm’s proprietary crowd of human verifiers analysed posts for sentiment and conversation themes, including the ‘treating customer fairly’ outcomes prescribed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

Sentiment towards SA banks improves

According to the index, banks failed to respond to 47.3 percent of customer requests as the demand for support grew during Covid-19.

It's not all doom and gloom in SA

Businesses must see the positive signs, says Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden

SA estates and design companies recognised as some of Africa's best

Val de Vie, located in Paarl , also scooped an award for its retirement village.

South Africans are using this visa as an easier way to get into the US

Grenada is one of the few countries with both an active CBI programme and a bilateral investment treaty that will allow you to live and work in the USA via the USA E-2 Treaty Investor Visa programme.

Why three of Nigeria’s banks are restructuring to holding companies

Following that regulation in 2011, several banks — UBA Group, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Stanbic IBTC Bank and FirstBank — adopted the holding company structure.

Preventing Financial Disaster In Retirement – 8 Pitfalls To Avoid

Strategies to mitigate these risks should form part of your financial plan, especially as these market risks are beyond your control.

‘A company That Does Not Change Dies’- Ade Ayeyemi

He sees the crisis linked to Covid-19 as the best way to accelerate technological innovation.

COVID-19 lockdown leads to credit growth slumps in Botswana

Despite the economic downturn, businesses have not begun defaulting on their loan repayments at an increased rate, the firm noted.

How to save Denel

The company’s inability to pay full salaries and its uncertain financial future has resulted in low staff morale and the mass resignation of skilled professionals.

Islamic finance outlook: Africa is set for growth in banking assets

Ratings agency Moody's said that vast financing needs and growing government interest are fuelling growth in the continent

Old Mutual Sees Too Much Bad News Priced Into S. African Stocks

‘Resilient, adaptive’ companies coping well in weak economy

Like in Kenya, graft has killed dreams in S Africa

Kenya became independent in 1963 but South Africa had to wait until 1994.

Access to financial services will boost job creation

Nigeria has never been able to meet its financial inclusion (F.I) goals and this is despite the commitment by the CBN and the banks as reflected in the National F.I strategy.

The Pandemic Sent South Africans Raiding Pension & Ruining Retirement Plans

On the flip side, in a situation where there is a constant battle between having to meet an immediate need and meeting a future need, there’s almost no doubt that the immediate need to be met would be of topmost priority.

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