Managers of Wealth Africa

Rapid growth predicted for South African economy

London was chosen as the natural base to launch this investment strategy

Zimbabwe boosts ‘bond note’ parallel currency by $300m

Move raises fears notes are paving way for return of country’s dollar

Standard Bank Starts Prime Broker to Gain From Hedge Fund Growth

There’s still a big bite to eat in the significant growth we expect in hedge fund.

Shaking Up the Retirement Industry. Disruptive? Yes. Dirty? Not At All

The whole truth is worse.

Kenya’s super-rich landlords are selling off Nairobi property

According to real estate firm HassConsult, land owners in old high class suburbs such as Muthaiga, Karen and Kilimani are now advertising their land for sale, an occurrence unseen previously.

These are the most valuable insurance companies in South Africa

Underpinned by banking and telcos.

Overcoming resistance in the hedge fund industry

In the past 18 months considerable time and resources have been spent on completing the conversion of portfolios to comply with Financial Services Board regulations

New partnership to expand alternative financing for African SMEs

The new alliance will see the two parties co-locate in their representative offices in London and Johannesburg to collaborate on projects that can leverage Barak’s lending expertise and ACI’s equity know-how to offer a wider suite of services

China's 'Belt and Road' opens up new business in Africa - for both the U.S. and China

Chinese engagement is about business, not just politics

Race on for African private tertiary assets

Curro and Advtech have only made cautious moves into selected African markets.

Zambia’s small businesses fail to access European bank funds

Lack of collateral was one of the biggest challenges facing small and medium enterprises

Ocorian to Acquire Funds and Corporate Services Provider

The MAS team will continue to work closely with Ocorian to ensure a seamless integration.

Nordea Capital Limited Ghana wins award in UK

As an investment company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority.

CDC makes two new impact investments in Africa

Loans are typically used for renovations, medical equipment and working capital.

BRICS Bank may issue bonds in South African currency

NDB issues yuan-denominated bonds.

Afrexim Signs $10 Million Deal With The Development bank Of Rwanda

This is part of the Afrexim Bank’s commitment towards ensuring that development and economic growth in Africa

Banks challenged to fund intra-Africa trade, devt initiatives

An investment is not just about profit and returns

FG’s N140b debt threatens PenCom’s N7.2tr target

An industry analyst who spoke on condition of anonymity expressed concern that the funds should have been growing with an increase of at least N50 billion and in some cases even more on a monthly basis in the last two years.

Avenues Exist For Nigerian Investments In S/Africa

There should be more opening of doors in favour of Nigeria in South Africa

SA renewables at risk as foreign investors balk amid policy uncertainty

Rollout of key energy projects at an impasse; private sector and funders put on hold as major policy decisions are delayed.

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