Managers of Wealth Africa

How unit trust companies lined up at end of second quarter

Its overall rating also declined slightly, to 3.909 from 3.972 PlexCrowns in March.

Seychellois businesses showcase products to investors from African continent

Three key areas were addressed at the forum: investment opportunities in the blue economy, the future of the financial services and focus on regional trade relations.

South African bonds attractive: PSG Asset Management

He added that bonds give fund managers “firing power” as they can be sold with ease or converted to other asset classes when the opportunity arises.

Moody's: Rising emerging market debt increases risks; Middle East and Africa least vulnerable

Debt is now growing faster than GDP and faster than foreign exchange reserves for many of these countries.

Kenya: UAP to Acquire Old Mutual Firms Ahead of Listing on Bourse

Old Mutual Kenya directly owns part of UAP

‘Nigeria’s future guaranteed by its pension system’

He said that Stanbic IBTC Pension on its part has plans to help people make a successful transition to the next stage of their lives and have the retirement they desire.

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

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