Managers of Wealth Africa

CBN’s fight against inflation failing, say economic experts

They said this was the highest level since April 2017, when the rate was 17.24 per cent.

What will follow one of the strangest years for financial markets?

‘I think it’s a very good time to focus on growth assets as opposed to more defensive-type assets’: Adriaan Pask, PSG Wealth.

Analysts Foresee 8% Loan Growth for Banks in 2021

The firm pointed out that at the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent impact on the macro economic environment resulted in minimal loan growth for the banks.

How to tell if we are in the middle of a market bubble

One of the most relatable ways of understanding the fair value of financial assets is by examining the value of a property.

The pandemic has put mental health on banking executives’ agendas

Despite the financial sector’s cut-throat reputation, senior bankers have offered employees additional help as well as sharing their own experiences

3 Kenyan prison wardens who rose to influential billionaires but their empires are now under siege

Kenya is not short of filthy rich men and women, some having started from scratch and genuinely earned billions in their possessions but others material meteoric rise is disputable.

Dr Ernest Addison: Creating a sustainable banking environment

Many market watchers and analysts believe Dr. Addison’s second term in office will lead to a transformational and incredible outing, which will compel critics to rewrite their notes and rather reference his achievements for strategic planning and de

South Africa business mood plunges

While the index ticked up to 94.5 in January from 94.3 a month earlier, “South Africa finds itself in a fiscal logjam” making it essential for the government to prioritize economic restoration

Reversing the downward trend in Foreign Investment inflow

But the upward trend in foreign investment into the country reversed last year as the country recorded foreign investment of $9.7 billion, representing 59.6 per cent decline when compared to the $23.99 billion recorded in 2019.

Moody’s sends downgrade warning to South Africa

South Africa’s credit profile is increasingly constrained by strong, widespread fiscal pressures, including rising borrowing costs and persistently low growth.

Does SA have any good asset managers? Here’s why their investment performance is so dismal – Magnus Heystek

Investments in South African funds have been very disappointing, all the more so when you compare performance with similar opportunities elsewhere in the world. Has SA lost its rock star fund managers?

South Africa needs a new state bank: Mboweni

The finance minister called for a more public explanation of Maluleke’s departure and indicated that African Bank could potentially be used as a platform to create a state bank.

Covid, the great wealth transfer and bridging the generational gap

Now, with the global pandemic bringing succession planning into an even sharper focus for many

Survey Shows Strong Support for Finance Act 2020

Country Senior Partner, PwC Nigeria, Mr. Uyi Akpata, noted that considering the impact the pandemic was having on Nigeria’s economy, it was important for businesses to understand the forces shaping Nigeria’s economy in 2021.

S&P Affirms AfDB’s Rating

S&P said: “Our ratings on AfDB reflect its important role in Africa, marked by a long track record of fulfilling its policy mandate through economic cycles, combined with robust shareholder support.

Why SA shares hit a record high - despite domestic gloom

The SA market also received a boost from Monday's 11% rally in Woolworths, which reported stronger-than-expected sales.

Nigerian Central Bank Keeps Analysts Guessing on Rates

Nigerian inflation is above target and at the highest level in three years

Kenya’s Economy Projected To Grow At 5.7pc In 2021

Kenya successfully applied for the debt service suspension initiative from the Paris club earlier this month.

COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam

Rising inequality means it could take at least 14 times longer for the number of people living in poverty to return to pre-pandemic levels than it took for the fortunes of the top 1,000, mostly White male, billionaires to bounce back.

Illicit financial flows hinder development in Africa – the UN must rise to the challenge of ending this

IFFs are strongly linked to corruption, which can be orchestrated by the rulers themselves.

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