Managers of Wealth Africa

Ghana Needs a Vigorous Investment Banking Industry

He advised the public to seek investment advice from experts before jumping to invest

Absa unit acquires sister company’s life insurance business

The move to acquire the portfolio comes close to four years after Barclays Africa, now Absa Group, bought a controlling stake in First Assurance for about Sh2.9 billion as the Johannesburg-based lender sought to gain a foothold in Kenya’s insurance

Barclay’s Timiza surpasses expectations to reach 3M customers in 9 months

From the platform’s notable reception in just under 12 months,

Turkey explores investment opportunities in Zambia

He however expressed concern that the trade volume between Zambia and Turkey, which stands at US$ 22 million has remained relatively low.

10 major banking trends you can expect to see in 2019

Open Banking regulations from Europe to Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, and — soon — Canada are fragmenting traditional retail asset and liability gathering in most markets.

Deutsche Bank Plans to Rebuild South Africa Staff After Cuts

German lender also plans to expand in the Middle East region

EIB invests US$3.74bn in Africa’s priority sectors

“Looking ahead, as the world’s largest IFI financier of digitalisation the EIB is strengthening its cooperation with African and international partners to support digital transformation and the reduction of the gender digital divide across the

South Africa takes huge economic leap

The agreement “offers great opportunities to place South Africa on a path of investment-led trade and to work with other African countries to develop their own industrial capacity”, said Ramaphosa.

Deutsche Bank contributes to building major infrastructure across Ghana

He added, “We are excited about the positive impact these transactions will have to help support economic growth and development here.”

2 Barclays Lawyers Killed in Avalanche

A former Ashurst associate and her colleague were among the victims.

CEO of South Africa’s Absa Bank clarifies Nigerian expansion plans

She also stated that the Absa Bank does not plan on becoming a top lender

HSBC earns most investment banking fees

HSBC earned the most investment banking fees in the Middle East & North Africa during 2018

Absa CEO rules out Nigerian acquisition

Absa CEO, Maria Ramos says the bank would rather build its presence in Nigeria slowly and organically instead of becoming a top lender.

European Investment Bank confirms support for EUR 495m transformational investment across Africa at Vienna summit

The three projects, signed at the summit attended by heads of state and government from across Africa and Europe, demonstrate the European Investment Bank’s technical and financial support for life-changing investment across the continent.

Bank of the Year: JP Morgan

For a time, it seemed as if Goldman (and Morgan Stanley) were on the right side of the argument; and that JP Morgan (and to an even greater extent Citigroup) were on the wrong side.

Historic Sukuk by an SA bank as Islamic finance makes sizeable gains

The bank's issuance decision is in line with an escalating international trend

African Development Bank Lauds Egypt’s Economic Rebound, Partnerships, at Africa 2018 Forum

The Forum successfully convened key private and public stakeholders, and provided an unprecedented platform for effective dialogue to drive investments into the continent.

Absa: The problem with its revised financial targets …

Everything hinges on a turnaround of its retail bank.

Société Générale continues its sustainable growth strategy in Africa

SocGen aims for its African operations to achieve a compound annual revenue growth rate of 8 per cent and a profitability of more than 15 per cent by 2020.

Central African Republic formally joins Afreximbank

Member countries now 50