10/30/2017
Investec again best private bank in SA
The Investec Private Bank Account was the first to combine the benefits of credit card and transactional accounts.
Wealth and Asset Management
10/26/2017
Barclays Africa write-off pushes business back into red
‘The third quarter of 2017 was particularly significant for Barclays as it was the first for many years in which we have not been in some state of restructuring.'
10/25/2017
Momentum Wealth Intl expands fund range
The select range currently features 280 funds from major fund managers covering all the main asset classes.
10/15/2017
What South Africa’s richest people are doing with their money
As a developing economy with significant first world attributes.
10/06/2017
Old Mutual may sell China, Latam businesses in break-up
The $13 billion FTSE 100 company, which also has a Johannesburg listing, has said it will list UK wealth manager Old Mutual Wealth in London and Johannesburg by the end of 2018.
10/06/2017
Old Mutual boss suggests industry buyers among OMGI bidders
It may sell subsidiaries in China, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay as part of its break-up, he says.
09/18/2017
Old Mutual’s local shareholders to gain access to £1-trillion retail wealth market
The unit will list on the London Stock Exchange, with a secondary listing on the JSE, following the release of Old Mutual plc’s annual results in March and in order to complete the group’s managed separation.
09/15/2017
Investec warns six-month profit unlikely to be improved
Group revenue improved while expenses grew in line with revenue.
09/13/2017
South-African Asset Manager Shutters Zurich Bureau
This was the case with Foord Asset Management, a South-African firm that opened a representation in Zurich at the beginning of 2016.
09/13/2017
Tips for managing a new inheritance
When inheriting substantial wealth, you often go through an emotional and psychological phase.
09/05/2017
Standard Bank Wealth International delivers strong set of half-year results
Standard Bank Wealth International, which this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of the business in the Isle of Man, is 100% owned by Standard Bank Group
09/03/2017
Old Mutual Wealth splits funds unit into two
OM Wealth said it will now work with the management of Old Mutual Global Investors to examine “internal and external structures for the single-strategy business to continue to develop it further.”
08/29/2017
CS' Mozambique Loan: Violation of Regulation?
The money was approved for a development project involving the purchase of a tuna-fishing fleet and the protection of the coastline of the African nation
08/22/2017
$875bn Mena reserves a valid reason to work together, says expert
The stronger is the balance, the less need there is to draw into reserves to defend the currency.
08/22/2017
Sanlam Private Wealth Africa opens office in Mauritius
This includes access to Sanlam's global investment capabilities and the UK-based SPW Global Quality Fund, named the winner in the Best Fund category of the City of London Wealth Management Awards earlier this year.
08/18/2017
No longer the top dog
Once the gold standard in life and investments, Old Mutual is struggling to regain its place among its peers
08/17/2017
Investing in classic cars powers ahead
The Hagi Value in the Classic Car Market conference provided some valuable insight into investing in classics, writes Mark Smyth
08/17/2017
Nedbank spearheads green campaign
The trees are being planted at strategically identified places within Namibian communities.
08/16/2017
The 33rd Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction has an impressive selection this year
All auction wines are selected after rigorous scrutiny in a blind tasting by the members of the guild
08/11/2017
Old Mutual pumps £200m into wealth arm ahead of float
Strong trading and profits in a year of investment