Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa set for wave of equity fundraising as banks shun risk

JSE among the best performing stock markets globally

Tony Elumelu named in “Time 100” list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World 2020

The UBA and Transcorp Plc Chair is one of three Nigerians on the list, alongside Tomi Adeyemi and Tunji Funsho.

It’s too early to panic over plans for South African pensions: asset managers

This will help alleviate financial pressure during an emergency such as the coronavirus pandemic or any other emergency similar to Covid-19, it said.

Fears rise over widening trade finance gap and SME rejection rates in Africa

The research reveals that over the eight years leading up to 2019, the average size of the trade finance gap in Africa was estimated to be US$91bn.

Zambia headed for Africa’s first Covid-related debt default

African nation made international bond market debut in 2012 and is now seeking repayment delays

Sanwo-Olu advocates increased banking sector investments in cities, states

...As CIBN seeks new roles for lenders on sustainable future

CBN Moves Against 55 Companies, Individuals for Forex Infractions

CBN Commences Investigation into FX Activities of 55 Companies, Individuals

Negative interest rates like 'shooting your own toes off'

Mr Iggo said: “Sending messages about future policy reactions is enough while keeping actual operational changes in reserve.”

FBNInsurance, Sanlam to work with brokers

The group disclosed this in a statement entitled ‘FBNInsurance-Sanlam holds brokers’ forum, pledges quality service delivery.”

Islamic Finance In The Global Digital Economy

Islamic finance can be seen as a unique form of socially responsible investment.

Banks agree $545 million for Congo Republic economy

The details of the funding were not yet clear, including when and how it would be disbursed.

Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu commission fashion hub in Lagos

Osinbajo also charged other state governments and the Organised Private Sector to emulate initiatives that would engender the development of MSME across the country.

Whither Nigeria’s Debt?

According to the figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on the nation’s debt stock as at second quarter of 2020, debt increased by N2.38 trillion over a three months period.

British fund, EIB target stake in Shelter Afrique

It had disclosed earlier that it was targeting non-African countries and institutions such as CDC and housing corporations under its Class “C” shares category.

Five Kenyan women running corporate Kenya

Recently reappointed KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano is definitely an achieving woman.

Africa Specialty Risk Group launches with the backing of Helios Investment Partners

Helios, through its extensive financial services expertise in Africa

Discovery earnings plummet on Covid-19 economic fallout

Discovery said that the SA business demonstrated resilience amid the difficult economic and operating environment.

Kenya to borrow Sh2.5bn daily ahead of Uhuru exit

The Jubilee administration has ramped up spending since 2013 to build new roads, a modern railway, bridges and electricity plants, driving up borrowing to plug the budget deficit.

Equities remain essential for growth

Many investment portfolios have been severely bruised in 2020, and it is understandable that investors are looking for perceived safe havens

Holborn Assets offers investors a way out of South Africa's financial crunch

Holborn expects to see a greater need – and take-up – of its services as the government struggles to fund an ever-widening fiscal deficit. In response, concerns over the stability of the currency, local banks and capital markets instruments ar

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