Managers of Wealth Africa

National Bank of Kenya upgrades Finastra core banking system

National Bank will be closing its branches during the go-live.

Ecobank shuts down 10 branches; over 180 outsourced employees dismissed

We have disengaged some of our outsourced staff due to most of clients moving onto our digital platforms

East Africa’s banks optimistic outlook despite challenges

This is partly a function of strong economic growth, particularly in comparison with the rest of Africa.

UBA Reaps Benefits of Pan-African Expansion

The audited 2017 H1 results showed improved growth across major performance indicators.

Ghana: Ut, Capital Banks Takeover - in Whose Interest?

Ten years on from 2007, the bank has been able to sustain itself on the Ghana Stock Exchange as well as get the public to accept its name as GCB Bank, instead of Ghana Commercial Bank.

SA lending platform Prodigy Finance chose London for ‘pro-business regulation

South Africa has yet to develop regulation on peer-to-peer lending or equity crowdfunding, while the UK has of late been praised for crafting rules that are fair and balanced.

The budget bank rattling South Africa's financial sector

But steers clear of the more complex financial products offered by rivals.

Discovery Bank, ARC’s play near… bring on the competition!

Time for some new entrants to shake up both ends of the market …

Fidelity Bank’s Half-year Profit Soars 67% on SME, Retail Strategy

Fidelity Bank’s retail strategy continued to deliver impressive results in HI2017.

Diamond Bank reiterates support for SMEs

The event had in attendance different participants from different industries ranging from full-time business operators to professionals

2018 to introduce radical change in SA banks

However, it is said that Patrice Motsepe’s Tyme, which promises to cause disturbance of its own through a digital play might leave Capitec facing stiff new competition of its own

Conflict, closures cut Kenyan banks' regional footprint

The decline of banks with regional subsidiaries was occasioned by Imperial Bank Ltd and Bank of Africa Ltd.

Rand Merchant Bank sponsors South African National Rowing Sqaud

This will mean a major boost for the national team and rowing as a sport in the country.

Diamond Bank: Interest cost hinders profit growth in 2nd quarter

Profit was therefore flat for Diamond Bank at the end of half year.

UBA half-year profit rises by 65.5%

The results again demonstrate the strong momentum of the bank, as we deliver continuous improvement across our businesses and key performance metrics.

Stanbic Bank partners Lionesses of Africa; revamps SME’s for African women entrepreneurs

As well as to offer office spaces for small companies.

First National Bank set to lead in innovation

It entered the Ghanaian market about a year and half ago and has set out to drive digital banking to bring convenience and efficiency to the banking public.

FNB Islamic Banking was recently nominated as the ‘Best Islamic Banking Window 2017’ by the Awards Committee of the 7th Global Islamic Finance Awards.

The accolade attests to the growing stature of Islamic finance in Southern Africa and the broader African continent.

Heritage bank to build globally competitive business in Ghana

This he opined, will create convenience banking for customers and trigger widespread growth and opportunities for individuals and businesses within the communities in which they serve.

Equity Bank's first half net profit down 7.25% to Sh9.34 billion

However, customer deposits rose to Sh362.8 billion from Sh319.2 billion last year

Retail Banking