Managers of Wealth Africa

Four Nigerian banks are among this year’s most valuable financial institutions in the world

In Africa, South Africa’s First National Bank is the continent’s most valuable and strong banking brand.

Capitec extends ACI Worldwide’s contract to enhance payment business

We anticipate significant growth in transaction volume over the next ten years

FirstRand ‘not fazed’ by newcomers entering the banking market

The banking sector has seen a number of new entrants, including Discovery Bank, TymeBank and Bank Zero.

S.Africa’s FirstRand CEO says likely to shrink branches over sluggish economic growth

Its branch network would likely need to be at least 30 percent smaller in square metres, Pullinger said, with a focus on reducing floor space rather than closing branches.

Azeri AccessBank completes capitalisation, sees profit in 2020 - CEO

Another 22 million manats will be recognised as Tier II capital component by mid-March, and 22 million manats will be reserved as contingent capital for the next two years, he added.

Banks’ digital cash services lack publicity – BoG

This is the major problem we are facing as a central bank,” he observed.

SA, Zimbabwe discussing state-guaranteed bank loan

"Other financing options beyond this are also being explored, for example a facility from South African private banks to the Zimbabwe private sector and guaranteed by the South African government with an appropriate counter-guarantee from the Zimbabw

Zenith Bank launches "Go Lite with Zenith Bank" campaign

This campaign is to focus on our redefined products and services in our bid to provide a '356 days, 24/7' excellent customer experience.

Standard Chartered Bank launches its Mobile Digital Platform in Kenya

The new platform will allow clients to open an account, transact, borrow, invest, insure and even protect their wealth online without visiting a branch.

Retail at the Center of Sustainable Wealth in Africa and Rwanda

Enhancing retail investors’ savings, household assets, and individual wealth accumulation remain a vital force which would make Rwanda and Africa’s vision for sustainable wealth and legacy attainable.

South African bank Absa considers Ethiopian entry over time

Jason Quinn, the bank’s chief financial officer, told Reuters that Absa was investigating how and where to enter a number of other growth markets, including Nigeria and Angola.

First Atlantic Bank Will Be Known Across Africa – MD

The merger had also provided more branches, ATMS, electronic platforms and technological resources to make their services more accessible to their customers, he said.

Access Bank Set To Become Africa's Largest Bank In 2019

The deal was finally approved on March 5, 2019

Societe Generale Ghana opens business centre for SMEs

He said the bank plans to double its workforce dedicated to structured financing by the end of 2019

GT Bank, Zenith rake in over N30 billion from Electronic Business fees

Despite being the two biggest banks, Zenith and GT Bank fall behind FBNH and UBA in terms of earnings

KCB posts 21.8pc net profit jump to Sh24bn

KCB Group chief executive Joshua Oigara said this is a strong performance in an interest rate cap regime.

Kenya bank to open office in China to facilitate Sino-Africa trade

The regional bank also plans to introduce Chinese yuan in all its countries of operations by the end of the year

Hundreds of Jobs at Risk as Absa Revamps Its South African Retail Bank

Lender is pushing ahead with strategy to grow market share

Tanzania’s Exim Bank rolls out plan to acquire fellow UBL Bank

The bank has announced that it has already made an offer for the purchase as well as signing a letter of intent to the purchase of the Pakistan based bank.

Sasfin And Hello Paisa Team Up For South African Banking Venture

Customers will be able to open accounts with the new bank in just minutes, Sassoon said.

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