Managers of Wealth Africa

FG records N7.34tn fiscal deficit in 11 months – Report

From January to November 2022, the Federal Government incurred a fiscal deficit of N7.34tn.

Ecobank, Visa Partner To Equip MSMEs With Skill

The online training forms part of the Ecobank’s MSME Booster series and offers online learning tools for MSMEs seeking growth as they prepare for the new business year.

FNB adding wealthier clients as it hits 8 million customers in South Africa

Including commercial customers, FNB’s South African client base now sits at 9.24 million (up 5%) while total active customers across the entire group also increased by 5% to 11.22 million.

Kenyans return to banking halls despite digital shift

Other banking channels have also registered increased usage with the preference for automated teller machines

United Capital’s Annual Profit Falls Despite N27bn Record Revenue

Profits took the most blow from the need to set aside N6.2 billion from revenue to cover loans.

Banks’ assets rise to N73tn – CBN

This impressive increase was achieved amid continued decline in non-performing loans ratio from 4.90 per cent in December 2021 to 4.20 per cent in December 2022.”

Bank loan rates increase to highest level in 52 months

The lenders are reacting to the CBK’s decision of September 29 that raised the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 8.25 percent to anchor inflation expectations.

Nigerian banks face near-term credit risks from regional expansion —Fitch Ratings

Non-banking subsidiaries offer diversified products including payments, insurance and pension funds which have significant upside potential.

Nigerian Banks Face Credit Risks From Regional Expansion – Fitch

Nigerian banks will face near-term execution and credit risks from their presence in other Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets, depending on the degree of operating environment…

Banks across Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan face an uncertain 2023

S&P says Egypt's growth should continue to slightly outpace peers

Premium Trust Bank gets recognition

We are glad that all the goods work done in the past couple of months are beginning to yield positive results.

Standard Chartered’s FY2022 results in Africa and Middle East announced

Record performance for the bank in Africa and the Middle East

The cheapest business accounts from South Africa’s top banks

This type of account offers a flexible and cost-effective solution for small businesses.

South Africa’s biggest retailer is offering all-inclusive bursaries for 2023 – here’s how to apply

“All bursary recipients are offered employment with the group on completion of their studies.”

African Bank scoops top employer honors for the second year in a row

African Bank was certified as a Top Employer in South Africa, alongside 2 053 organisations in 121 regions across five continents.

Retail Banking Needs to Quickly Evolve to Survive Pressure From Challengers in South Africa

The likes of Tyme Bank, Discovery Bank, and Bank Zero are opening the eyes of consumers in the region to new types of personalised banking that could be more suited to today’s world.

How the Digital Banking Revolution Can Help South African Banks Regain Their Customers Love

It follows a recent report by Discovery Bank in partnership with BCG, the Future of Retail Banking, which found that over 80% of consumers prefer to conduct their day-to-day banking digitally

Network International commits R500m for local payments platform

The new digital payments platform, which is configurable and customisable, currently processes over four million transactions per day and over $60-billion of digital transactions a year.

More than half of payments made with First National Bank cards in South Africa are now contactless

FNB reported a ‘surge’ in contactless payments from smart devices in South Africa in March 2022.

Ecobank wins Best Place to Work in Africa 2022 Award

Receiving international recognition as being one of the Best Places to Work in Africa is a great honour. It is noteworthy that this Award would not have been possible without the support of my colleague Ecobankers.