Managers of Wealth Africa

Makram Azar: Barclays Plans Further Expansion in Region -

The London-based lender is targeting emerging markets, with the Middle East and Africa a top priority

SA watches as private equity investments in Africa soar

South Africa is not seeing the benefits of investment in the continent as investors look for new markets that "give them a growth story".

Simon Denny: South Africa's Mergers & Acquisition star

Most recently, Denny advised south african leisure and gaming group Tsogo Sun when brewer SabMiller sold its 40% stake in the group in July for R10.6bn ($1bn).

Societe Generale Securities Services in South Africa mandated by Nomura

Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries.

Standard Bank Group named leading investment bank in Africa

Standard Bank has been named leading Investment Bank in Africa by EMEA Finance for the seventh consecutive year.

Former Lazard banker looks to African adventure

Ken Costa, the former chairman of Lazard International who was previously one of the City of London’s best-known rainmakers, is in talks to launch a fund focused on deals in Africa

South Africa rejects brickbats thrown at Brics development bank

The five emerging economies that make up the Brics grouping have come out on the offensive against criticism of their proposed new development bank

Societe Generale in Tunisia mandated by RBC Investor & Treasury Services

SGSS has been providing securities services in Tunisia, through the Union Internationale de Banques (UIB), a subsidiary of Societe Generale group, since June 2013.

Nigeria: FG to raise $10bn for Wholesale Devt Bank

The Federal Government is targeting $10billion capital base for the proposed Wholesale Development Bank of Nigeria.

Kenya turns to capital markets to fund mega projects

We need $48 billion (Sh4.272 trillion) to fund energy and infrastructure projects

More African companies seek listings

Most analysts believe this is likely to play out on a regional basis, with Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and its top oil producer, the standout in west Africa, and Kenya, the dominant east African economy, likely to serve that region of the

Standard Bank receives African innovation recognition

A panel of experts, encompassing senior editorial staff from The Banker magazine as well as executives from a range of Africa-focused advisory firms and investment companies were also judges of the award.

Investors face a long wait for Abil resolution

Shareholders in suspended African Bank Investments Limited will have to wait a while before they know if they will recoup any of their investment.

ADB, Ghana Int. Bank sign US$30 million deal

He revealed the existence of a healthy pipeline of transactions to be funded and noted

European Investment Bank backs large West African solar project

Once operational, the new solar plant will significantly increase power generation in Burkina Faso.

Exim Bank Reauthorization Critical for U.S.-Africa Business

The US Export-Import (ExIm) Bank has become the latest political football in Washington, as Democrats and Republicans argue over its value to the American economy.

African Bank IPO Set for February as ‘Good Assets’ Saved

An initial public offering is planned for the second half of February

QNB stake in Ecobank signals new dawn for African banking

Qatar National Bank’s stake in Ecobank will be a boost to the pan-African lender, after being plagued by governance issues since last year, while signalling a battle for ownership in the pan-African lender.

S. Africa's Investec To Sell UK Mortgage Unit Kensington For $290 MLN

South African investment bank Investec said on Tuesday it will sell its UK mortgage business for 180 million pounds.

Qatar National Bank Mulls Increased Investment in Africa

The investment was QNB’s first acquisition in ETI and marked the bank’s first entry into Africa.

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