Managers of Wealth Africa

Beware Rich Dad’s promise of UK property investment success

It’s more expensive and more difficult than ever to buy property in the UK.

JSE part of plan to link African exchanges

Once those four exchanges have been successfully joined, the network will grow to include other African exchanges.

MTN targeting financial services, say analysts

As the traditional telco business continues to decline and new services with resultant business models emerge

Access Bank wins ‘best bank transformation’ award

The awards which took place on Wednesday at the Tower of London, United Kingdom was attended by over 500 CEOs and senior executives

South Africa's pension fund injects cash into cheaper home loans

SA Home Loans has been the lender of choice for many government employees over the years

Ecobank Wins 2016 Euromoney ‘Best Bank For CSR,’ Other Awards

The ceremony was attended by a delegation from Liberia, as well as over 500 CEOs, senior executives of winning institutions and members of the Euromoney team.

CfC Stanbic to trade Yuan as it eyes increased Chinese business

The bank also plans to take advantage of the fact that most traders experience currency losses after being forced to convert money into other currencies to get the yuan.

Islamic finance widens footprint in Maghreb nations

Another welcome effect of a broader and modernised Islamic finance industry would be the opportunity for foreign investors from Arab states to directly invest in Algeria with less hassle.

African Development Bank leads on $1.34bn loan for South Africa's electricity future

The funds, with the bulk drawn from nine commercial banks, will be steered towards utility Eskom to augment its electricity infrastructure.

Saudi’s Sedco Capital to manage new MENA Ucits Fund

The new fund is being launched as Saudi Arabia begins to open its economy to non-Saudi investors.

SA households ‘overwhelmed’ by financial stress, survey finds

Another worrying indicator is the finding that fewer homeowners are paying additional lump sums into their bonds.

How much it costs to move to Mauritius

The low tax rates encourage business formation and naturally appeals to retirees.

CDH Balanced Fund posts 18% returns as directors waive fees

Subsequently, the fund has a returned 17.57 per cent in the first seven months (June – December 2015) of operation

Rand gets boost from Brexit and gold miners rejoice

There is a growing belief that the US Federal Reserve may have to postpone any further rate increases until 2018

Rates likely to be held steady as credit growth dips

Slower growth in credit extension, lower-than-expected inflation, the recent rally in the rand and tepid economic growth support unchanged interest rates in July.

UMB Capital set to lead investment management in Ghana

This move forms part of the bank’s commitment to provide better and innovative products and services to its clientele.

Motsepe firm, ooba merger before Tribunal

In this merger application, the Competition Commission has proposed a separation of board members involved in three of the firms affected by the merger.

Tanzanian Tycoon Said Salim Bakhresa To Invest $30 Million In Zimbabwean

BRI, which manufactures bread flour and stock feed, had been battling cash flow problems and was struggling to repay loans it owed to a consortium of Zimbabwean banks and trading partners.

Senegal Issuing Second Sovereign Sukuk

The proposed deal is backed by the assets of the international airport.

Dubai hotels welcome African and Chinese middle-class tourists

African and Chinese middle classes are heading to the UAE

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