Managers of Wealth Africa

Afreximbank names seven Nigerian banks as trade finance intermediaries

A statement issued by the bank on Tuesday said the Nigerian banks as well as other banks in 29 African countries brought the number of TFIs to more than 65.

CBK ends free M-Pesa transfers, rejects banks’ fee push

The reliefs on mobile phone payments were introduced from March 16 to encourage cashless payments on mobile phones as part of efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Zimbabwe Central Bank to Sell Gold Unit Stake to Lift Compliance

Gold producers, agents to be offered 60% of refining business

CBK boss cracks the whip on rogue banks

Another four banks were listed for over-indulging in insider lending, a problem that sunk Imperial Bank, Chase Bank and Dubai Bank.

Laggard South African Bonds May Get Seasonal Boost at Year-End

The rate on securities maturing in January 2030 narrowed in five of the past six periods, while those due in February 2048 fell four out of six times, the Johannesburg-based analyst said.

The African Development Bank Group: integrity compliance insight

The increase in the AfDB's enforcement activity and its increasingly proactive approach to risk detection are indicative of similar trends with other multilateral banks (MDBs).

Share of bank accounts with more than Sh100,000 shrinks

The CBK delayed releasing the report and does not capture the impact of the Covid-19 economic fallout on the savings.

Allow market forces to determine interest rates

Banks have been eager to price loans to different clients based on their risk profiles but this flexibility remains a mirage after the CBK stepped in as the de facto controller of cost of credit.

South Africa’s 85-Month Downward Cycle May Linger With New Rules

The type of restrictions announced by the president “could curtail economic activity in specific sectors or industries to varying degrees,” the Reserve Bank said in an emailed response to questions.

Banks accuse CBK of controlling loan rates

Banks say that the delayed shift to risk-based lending has forced many of them to deepen investment in government securities and restrict lending to high quality customers with lower risk of default.

Bank Dividend Talk Still Non-Starter for S. Africa Watchdog

South Africa has taken a more hands off approach. Overseers have left it to the banks themselves to make the call.

Absa promises full banking fee and service review for 2021

We have (now) embarked on a comprehensive review of our service offering to customers across all segments.

Rich Kenyans race to buy Caribbean citizenship

Globally, the top five countries in terms of CBI enquiries were all emerging markets: India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nigeria.

African Development Bank, 11 leading Multilateral Development Banks, IMF launch first joint report on financing the sustainable development goals

“To accelerate Africa’s development, we will continue joining investment hands across the globe” - Adesina

Regulation,Tax & Compliance