Managers of Wealth Africa

Managing risk is key to Allan Gray's success

The Raging Bull for the management company of the year is based on an average PlexCrown rating determined from the ratings the manager achieves across its range of qualifying funds.

David-Borha resigns as CEO Stanbic IBTC Holdings, moves to Standard Bank

Sanni is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria.

Sanlam looking for 'untraceable' shareholders

According to Platt-Akwenye, these initiatives have to date cost in excess of N$12 million

Home-grown African wealth funds seeking foreign partners to fix infrastructure gap

Yet the 15-20 percent returns on offer in Africa are higher than the 8-12 percent offered in developed markets.

Commercial property debt to steer away from major banks in 2017

Commercial property financing packages will result in a more diverse, aggressive and competitive commercial real estate lending sector

State Street Recognized in the 2017 Bloomberg Financial Services Gender-Equality Index

As investors look for new drivers of risk-aware alpha, the demand for data around gender equality and other social and governance metrics continues to grow.

Africa Finance Corporation issues $150 million maiden Sukuk

Issuance represents the global market’s first USD Sukuk transaction of 2017 and the first Sukuk transaction from an African supranational entity.

De Beers Has Biggest Diamond Sale in a Year as Buyers Return

Top producer sells $720 million of rough gems at January sale

Afreximbank unveils $90b intra-trade scheme

The move will also open opportunities to financing of intra-trade activities.

Tonga 'overwhelmed' with Chinese assistance

Tonga took up a US$119 million loan for the reconstruction of Nuku'alofa after the riots in November 2006

Mutallab recommends Sukuk to offset non-interest liquidity

The renowned business man and banker said the Central Bank of Nigeria could deploy the Islamic financial instrument on non-Interest liquidity accrued by Islamic Banks and others financial institutions with non-interest window to develop infrastructure fac

Cheap Nigerian assets tempt global fund managers

The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, said in its report entitled Global Investment Outlook 2017.

Recession shouldn’t deter serious-minded investors, says AMCON

Nigeria remains one of the most promising economies in Africa

Pimco unveils global bond fund amid ESG push

The fund aims to maximise total return while favouring issuers with the best-in-class ESG practices and those that are working to improve them.

DHR International Partners With Mercer Middle East

As a global consulting leader in health, wealth and careers, Mercer Middle East will provide its general service capabilities in health, retirement and investment.

Diamond Said to Mull Atlas Options Including Taking Private

Atlas Mara began cost-cutting in 2016 as expenses engulfed income and threatened the firm’s ability to grow through acquisitions.

Africa's Expanding Middle Class, Rising GDP And Business Climate are Fueling Growth

The African continent consists of 54 countries, all of which offer unique investment opportunities – as well as challenges. Understanding the on-the-ground angle is essential for any successful private equity investment.

Dubai bank keen on Barclays Africa

Other investor groups have also expressed interest in building a stake in the business.

Bridge Fund Managers aims to double AUM by 2020

Grindrod’s asset management arm introduces brand change after welcoming new shareholder.

Commodity prices crash hits Africa

Steady flows of foreign direct investment assured a sustainable growth trajectory.

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