Managers of Wealth Africa

Union Bank’s principal owner ‘considering sale of 50% stake’

Atlas Mara has received offers from local banks wishing to buy over Union Bank.

Polaris Introduces Business Loan for SMEs

To apply, existing and new customers of the bank should visit any Polaris Bank branch to complete the loan application process

Mobile money overpowers card payments in Kenya

On the other hand, the value of mobile money payments increased by 44.5% to USD 4.83 billion from USD 3.34 billion in the same period.

Nigeria’s Biggest Bank Picks Eight Countries for Expansion

The bank already operates in 12 countries following a series of acquisitions spanning from Kenya to its home market.

Nigeria's biggest bank wants a Namibian share

The bank currently operates in 12 countries following a series of acquisitions ranging from Kenya to its home market, Nigeria.

Leveraging data and analytics to improve customer engagement in Kenya’s financial services industry

East African banks are responding to this by employing new data-driven personalisation strategies, allowing them to combine customisation and context.

Kenya's Co-op Bank gets $75m for lending to MSMEs

The seven-year loan will be benefit MSMEs undertaking climate-smart projects including agricultural inputs and sustainable agricultural practices, as well as those in renewable energy.

Standard Chartered Nigeria Plc crashes ‘personal loans’ interest rate to 1% monthly

The Bank crashed its interest rate to one of the lowest in Nigeria’s lending space.

Equities Market Rises Further as Bulls Consolidate Hold

Enyo is one of the newest and fastest growing retail and supply companies in the downstream sector.

Bank investors to miss Sh33 billion dividend

An unprecedented six of the 11 Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)-listed banks have warned that their profits will fall by more than a quarter—painting a bleak dividends outlook.

Alibaba may offer South African red wines, Standard Bank says

Standard Bank has positioned itself as a provider of trade solutions between Africa and China through its partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Digitalisation is here to stay

This shift was also highlighted in a recent Mastercard e-commerce study, which revealed that 68% of South African consumers are shopping more online since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Why South African banks limit your transaction history

Transactions older than certain cut-off dates may even require the customer to visit the branch to inspect them.

Co-op Bank signals positive outlook amid profits drop

The bank restructured loans valued at Sh46 billion by the end of the third quarter to help customers negatively impacted by the pandemic.

Bank highlights business support solutions

Stanbic IBTC Trade Club offers business owners exposure to meet and trade with suppliers anywhere in the world, thus giving them the needed exposure to thrive.

FNB relishes recognition as SA’s most valuable brand

Celliers said despite increased economic uncertainty, FNB was increasing its focus on building even more trust and further assisting customers to thrive.

All Eyes on Onyeali-Ikpe as She Begins Reign at Fidelity Bank

Before Ihejiahi, there was Nebolisa Arah, who set the bank on its track with his gentlemanly approach to management. So, Onyeali-Ikpe is in good company.

GCB re-opens Derby Avenue Branch with tailor-made services for customer satisfaction

GCB Bank reopened its Derby Avenue Branch at a ceremony held on 4th January 2021. The branch was commissioned by Mr. Kofi Adomakoh, the Managing Director.

GCB re-opens Derby Avenue Branch with tailor-made services for customer satisfaction

The branch was reopened in response to the growth in business in the area and increasing demand of our customers to deliver convenient, prompt, and speedy services.

Access Bank completes acquisition of Zambian bank

On Wednesday, Access Bank said the merger of Cavmont into Access Bank Zambia will hold before the end of January 2021.

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