Managers of Wealth Africa

Shariah bank DIB expands with new branch in Eastleigh

The lender targets mainly commercial enterprises, small and medium enterprises and individual customers.

IMF lowers South Africa’s growth forecast for 2019 to a paltry 0.7%

The IMF’s growth forecast for South Africa solidifies the country’s moribund economy after the World Bank last week also slashed its growth forecast, saying the economy would expand 0.8 percent this year from a 1.3 percent forecast in April.

Equity’s Pan-African growth plan on course with BanABC takeover

BancABC, officially known as ABC Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Mara, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Afreximbank IPO: African bank confirms plans to list in London

The possible floatation is a rare bit of good news for London’s IPO market, which has struggled with a sharp drop in new listings amid ongoing political uncertainty in the UK.

PSG interim earnings spurred by Capitec

An interim dividend of R1.64 was declared, representing an increase of 8%, PSG Group said.

Africa’s top and bottom 5 hospitality investment markets unveiled

Africa hospitality investment expert Wayne Troughton reveals where hoteliers and investors should look to next.

Use your overseas property investment to get international citizenship

There are all sorts of reasons people are thinking of having an ‘out’, from security and better education to tax benefits and travel freedom.

Accor showcases future of eco-travel at the iconic Mantis Founders Lodge

Accor commits further to sustainable tourism with their latest initiative in South Africa.

Why you should stay invested in SA shares

It's true that global markets have significantly outperformed the JSE over the past 10 years.

World’s Largest Pension Investment Vehicle Eyes Investments in Africa

The agreement that was signed on September 30, will avail unique investment opportunities to GPIF’s asset managers

Nigeria’s 2020 budget is unsustainable, say analysts

The budget projects revenue at N8.18 trillion in 2020. That’s 7% higher than the budgeted estimates for this year.

Treasury floats new Sh60bn projects bond

An investor is expected to put in a minimum of Sh100,000, but with subsequent amounts in Sh50,000.

KCB nears Equity market valuation

KCB’s gain has been linked to the bank’s enhanced dividend payout and an increase in its issued shares by 142.9 million units.

South Africa is open for business in African countries - Phumla Williams

“South Africa is a multicultural society that promotes interaction among people of different backgrounds.”

African port development could break investment logjam

Long dwell time for deliveries and high shipping costs turn potential investors away from some African markets

Special report: A tale of two insurers

This is, of course, not a completely fair comparison.

Consider your options, as the state eyes your pension

If prescribed assets are implemented, SA pension funds may have to invest a portion of their assets into SOEs with social and economic development mandates.

Fund manager development programme launched

Savca represents about R165billion in assets under management through 170 members that form part of the private equity and venture capital ecosystem.

Op-Ed: How green sukuk could help Africa fight & fund climate change

The scale of funding needed to meet the continent’s green financing needs is far beyond the scope of governments.

SAVCA launches Fund Manager Development Programme

The percentage of female and black (as defined in the B-BBEE Codes) professionals within the South Africa’s private equity industry in 2018 increased to 29.6% and 56.9% respectively, up from 21.8% and 50.9% in 2017, according to the 2019 SAVCA indus

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