Managers of Wealth Africa

European lender to announce Sh27bn funding for small businesses

Kenyan entrepreneurs will access the EIB-backed loans directly from local banks.

FBN Capital wins awards in investment banking, asset management

FBN Capital also was mandated as Financial Adviser by Seven Energy International Limited (SEIL)

Zimbabwe Pins Hope on Lima Process

A significant portion due to AfDB and Africa Development Fund totaling about $627 million will be refinanced through a bridge facility.

Tanzania: China's Exim Bank Support Zanzibar to Continue

Exim Bank of China currently supports various programmes in Zanzibar including Airport expansion, and plans to fund the proposed new port at Mpigaduri- Maruhubi in the outskirts of Unguja.

UK Invests £1.5m to Revamp Infrastructure in Somalia

The country has been under prolonged civil strife since the 1990s.

Standard Bank brings clarity to Africa’s transaction landscape

Having the right partners, insight and relationships provides a more nuanced and informed view of African opportunity.

10 banks offer EGP 6bn syndicated loan to Etisalat Egypt

A banking alliance of 10 major banks signed a syndicated long-term loan to Etisalat Egypt, amounting to EGP 6bn, to finance the purchase of the 4G licence and the new frequencies, as well as the repayment of the existing dues and the company’s opera

FBN Capital wins EMEA Finance awards

FBN Capital survived the industry headwinds and economic recession to close several innovative transactions in 2016.

FBN Capital ends 2016 high with awards for excellence in Investment Banking and Asset Management

FBN Capital Asset Management offers a diversified suite of products, including several mutual fund products such as the FBN Money Market Fund and the FBN Fixed income Fund.

$55m set aside for DBSA loan repayment

He said the Government was mobilising $215.9 million in support of the transport sector, mainly road works during 2017.

First National Bank wins at the Lafferty Global Awards

FNB was recognised for its innovative approach and achievements in integrating mobile technology

African Development Bank to launch its first multi-jurisdictional Fixed Income ETF in Africa

The ADBF was conceived as part of the AfDB’s African Financial Markets Initiative

Stanbic pledges its support for clients

Stanbic has made significant investments during the year, financing projects in the local agriculture, infrastructure, and mining and energy sectors.

Standard Bank acquires SnapScan maker

SnapScan, the Firepay team’s technology platform already enables payments for several clients

Standard Bank lands banking top gongs

This is the first year for the accolade for Best Bank for African currencies excluding the rand, being awarded to Standard Bank.

Attijariwafa Bank, UBA sign MoU

It goes without saying that our group should collaborate with outstanding players, such as UBA Plc.

The African Development Bank granted approval for $24 million to restore forests in Ghana

The forestry sector is estimated to contribute about 4% to the country’s GDP

Hurdles slow Barclays sale of Africa unit

The South African Reserve Bank must ensure Barclays’s withdrawal doesn’t endanger stability across the continent, put South Africa’s currency at risk or upset transactions for Barclays Africa’s 12.5 million customers.

EMEA’s share of investment banking fees hits all-time low

Fees for services ranging from M&A advisory services to capital markets underwriting in EMEA total $18b so far in 2016, down 12% year-on-year

UBA Deputy GMD gets award

Vincent Okobi Osadolor was honoured for his excellent performance as a reputable banker