Managers of Wealth Africa

Equity Bank clients to access research insights to aid in investing

Equity Group’s CEO James Mwangi says the move will enable clients to make informed decisions and avert would be losses from bad investment decisions.

It’s the perfect time for British businesses to invest in Africa

So, why Africa? The continent is full to the brim with opportunities for British businesses across all types of sectors, including infrastructure, agri-tech, and renewable energy.

The give-and-take of BRI in Africa

Examining BRI projects in Africa reveals a nuanced reality of how the initiative functions in the developing world, where infrastructure financing is desperately needed, and political externalities are of secondary concern to the receiving states.

Kenya banking on innovative financing to revitalize higher education

Magoha spoke during a forum to review the status of higher education in Kenya organized by the Kenyan government in partnership with the World Bank.

Tips from South Africa’s top bosses on how to grow the economy

One of the founding chiefs of the private bank and money manager spanning South Africa, the U.K., U.S. and Australia sees the finances of state-owned companies as a key priority.

AfDB Holds Boards of Governors’ Meeting

There would also be a special presentation of the Bank’s flagship African Economic Outlook publication for 2019, released in January.

Equity Bank Expansion Resumes with Atlas Mara Share Swap Deal

Although the permanent contract is subject to various approvals, from regulators and shareholders as well as the finalising of details with ATMA.

Access Bank May Settle Out-Of-Court Over Diamond Acquisition Dispute

While adjourning sitting in the matter, the presiding judge had mentioned that the next hearing date is slated for argument on issues of jurisdiction and out-of-court settlement.

NPP government spent GHC18 billion to collapse banks that needed GHC9 billion to survive – Muntaka

At a point, the government was able to consolidate some of these banks calling birthing the Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited with Royal Bank, Beige Bank, Unibank, Sovereign Bank and Construction Bank being aggregated.

Fairtree & Prescient launch new UCITS fund

Speaking from London he notes that, “Although the fund has a global focus, due to our location in the UK and position within the Euro time zone, we prefer to access global credit opportunities through the liquid European markets.”

Zambia's 2018 fiscal deficit above forecast at 7.5 pct of GDP

“In this regard control measures around debt accumulation and halting arrears build-up will be implemented expeditiously,”

Local can be lekker too

When balancing your portfolio don’t get carried away by good news or scare stories.

Expert lists challenges of multi-fund structure

According to him, members or contributors under the Scheme may make inappropriate investment decisions due to lack of knowledge to make a choice.

How impact investing is changing SA’s economic, social landscape

This change can be seen in a change of roles by retirement fund trustee’s by moving beyond just ensuring a financial secure future

As Diamond Reshapes Africa Ambitions, a Kenyan Bank Benefits

Atlas Mara to exit four of the seven African markets it’s in

Corporate governance: Driving growth in Africa

Investment is one of the key drivers of growth and employment.

Public sector pensioners want higher benefits from the State insurance

Public sector pensioners in Ghana have decried the meager allowances they receive from the managers of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust.

Assets must be diversified

Although it doesn’t guarantee against loss, diversification is the most important component of reaching long-range financial goals while minimising risk.

Entrepreneurship funds: How to tell the good from the bad

These in turn, will enable the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Kenya's Equity in deal to buy African bank stakes

Equity Group, Kenya's second biggest bank by assets, said it would issue 252,482,300 new shares.

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