Managers of Wealth Africa

Hybrid Banks call on NBE to revise NPL limits

They argue that the current uniform 5% NPL cap for all commercial banks stifles lending to the agricultural sector, compromising efforts to expand financial access where it is most needed.

Union Bank MD urges auditors to tackle cyber risks

With reported losses exceeding N100bn in 2023 alone, and with the country ranked among the top global sources of cyberattacks, the risk landscape has fundamentally changed.

Standard Bank grows revenue while keeping costs in check

In a voluntary trading update, the group said the economic environment across its sub-Saharan African markets showed easing inflation and lower interest rates.

Tight race between Capitec and Standard Bank for top spot in media rankings

The system uses natural language processing and deep learning for accurate sentiment detection.

Again, UBA Group dominates 2025 Banker Awards

The UBA Group consistently punches above its weight against its larger African rivals.

KCB announces temporary shutdown of key banking services

The bank apologised to customers for the inconvenience that the disruption may cause.

Restructuring hits Big Four bank in South Africa

The restructuring also involves more varied business segments, with RBB now also including Nedbank Insurance and Nedbank Wealth Management.

FCMB named Nigeria’s Best SME-Focused Bank

The award selection was based on industry-wide lending data provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria

South African bank becomes first African bank to plug into China’s cross-border payment system

Africa has taken a major step in reshaping how it conducts trade with China after South Africa's Standard Bank became the first African bank to integrate directly with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, CIPS.

Standard Bank and Nedbank fraud warning

With many South Africans continuing to face cost pressures, Black Friday offers many cheaper prices for essentials and luxuries that they would not normally splurge on.

The money has nowhere to go – Badu Aboagye urges banks to channel funds into private sector growth

He insists that government’s retreat from heavy borrowing leaves them with only one viable path — to support real businesses.

Four top banks closing ATMs across South Africa

Card payment devices have become more affordable thanks to companies like iKhokha and Yoco, which have proven popular with smaller businesses.

40 years on, Ecobank emerges as Africa’s best bank

Ecobank's transformation is proof that the dream of our founders not only endured; it thrived.

African Bank posts steady operational gains as diversification strategy enters next phase

The bank shifted from a monoline lender in 2021 with 1.2 million customers, to a diversified player serving 6.3 million customers.

Trust is the new currency – Fidelity Bank’s Atta Gyan challenges corporate leaders to anchor governance in ethics

Corporate executives are the custodians of ethical culture within their organisations

Fidelity Bank posts N366.1bn earnings in Q3’2025

Other Interest Income more than doubled, rising from N13.0 billion in the corresponding period of 2024 to N34.2 billion.

Q3 2025: Fidelity Bank grows interest income by 33%, fee income by 47%

The results show impressive performance across key income lines and operational metrics.

A calculated cut: Sarb eases interest rates

As inflation anchors at 3%.

Kenya’s new crypto law faces stress test as Bitcoin ATMs appear in malls

CoinATMradar data indicates that there are currently only two reported Bitcoin ATMs in Kenya.

Capitec under siege

The profits of the new venture would be split between the retailer and Investec, which focuses on high-net-worth individuals in South Africa.

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