Managers of Wealth Africa

World's Best Private Banks 2020: The Tough Get Going

While rising ranks of wealthy individuals support growth in private banking, these are challenging times for the industry.

StanChart auctions luxury Mombasa apartments

The apartments are located on Shanzu beach, about 30 minutes’ drive from Moi International Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

South Africa managers pick up on Guernsey investment solutions

SA managers will be aware of the European UCITS funds, but Guernsey’s message is to look beyond the obvious.

Banks must prepare to serve the growing number of billionaires in Africa

The number of millionaires and billionaires in Africa continues to rise.

Investec to sell 10% of asset manager in March spin-off

The move was aimed mainly at delivering long-term value and was in the interests of shareholders and clients.

More than 40% of SA's rich now live on residential estates - these are the top 10

South Africa is a global pioneer in residential estate living - the only other country to have more is the US.

FirstBank Private Banking: Our clients are keeping us on our toes

FBN’s 125 year heritage in Nigeria, and growing international network, gives the private banking division a strong foundation to provide best-in-class, bespoke services to its high net worth clients.

Investec’s private capital head on Brexit, business and ‘super normal’ opportunities

Arjun Chopra talks to Arun Kakar about the South African bank’s vision for UK HNWs

Investec eyes £17.5 million wealth and banking cost cuts

Investec has identified further cost cuts of £17.5 million across its banking and Wealth & Investment businesses as it continues to work through a major restructure of the business.

SA's high-net-worth remain committed to philanthropy - new report

Despite this marginal decline in the total number of givers, however, Hlongwane says that the overall value of philanthropic activities in the country has remained relatively constant.

Wealthy Kenyans move money from small banks

Depositors and investors in Kenya were rattled three years ago when the CBK took control of three mid-sized lenders, Chase Bank, Imperial Bank and Dubai Bank, after the banks ran into financial trouble.

Namibia eyes wealthy expat retirees

While Namibian residency can be obtained on the basis of a business investment of NAD 2m ($122,000) and job creation, the application process is typically cumbersome - and not well suited to the needs of expat retirees.

FBNQuest offers tips on wealth management

The bank stated this at its Wealth Management Customer Forum, where it shared an in-depth analysis of the impact of long-term wealth preservation and inter-generational wealth transfer.

FBNQuest Merchant Bank stresses generational wealth transfer

The forum highlighted some of the challenges individuals and businesses encounter due to lack of a proper estate plan.

Sanlam Private Wealth explores the powerful meeting point between wealth and craft

Benefit from in-depth expertise in wealth management to secure your future

Surge in number of expats pushes need for international tax advice: deVere

This surge in demand for international tax advice has led deVere to recruit more experts and launch a tax apprenticeship scheme to meet the demands of its clients.

‘Diversified Old Mutual cushioned from inflation’

As at November 1, 2019, OMZIL shares were trading at ZWL 3,698 cents on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

Brewin Dolphin Boosts Irish Presence As Completes Investec Wealth Buy

Brewin said the total consideration, of EUR50.2 million, consisted of EUR13 million in net assets and client relationships of EUR37.2 million.

These graphs show how wealth in South Africa has flatlined

“This is largely due to currency depreciation, as the rand has lost half its value since 2010,” the group said.

Barclays Bank Seychelles to Begin Blue-to-Red Transformation Into Absa

Barclays Bank Seychelles said it is taking a sequenced approach to its change plans

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