Managers of Wealth Africa

Pensions and policy choices

A lot has changed over the past 90 years, especially in the quality and extent of human lives.

Records tumble in best year yet for South Africa’s hedge fund industry

It also reflects growing investor preference for hedge funds due to their agility, downside protection, and ability to generate absolute returns.

Bosquet Investments acquires a 21.22% stake in Ecobank

We are pleased to welcome Bosquet Investments Ltd. as a significant shareholder of ETI.

Cedi strengthens as fiscal discipline, debt deals drive Ghana’s recovery – World Bank

The World Bank points to spending restraint and the enforcement of new fiscal rules in the first half of 2025 as key signals of renewed discipline.

African Development Bank Funds Green Projects

African Development Bank invests $40 million in the AGIA-PD Fund, marking a significant leap in green infrastructure development across Africa.

South Africa has been left behind

The governor explained that, while the Reserve Bank is happy to provide notes and coins to the economy, cheap, safe and fast digital payments would offer many benefits to South Africans.

Nedbank buying one of South Africa’s fast-growing companies for R1.65 billion

It has also distributed more than R3 billion in working capital into the SME sector.

Republic Bank, Bank of Africa provide lowest interest rates on loans to individuals

It comprises the Ghana Reference Rate, bank specific risk-premia and other bank-specific charges.

Old mutual warns of a retirement disaster for South Africans

Of the more than four million withdrawals recorded, just under 500,000 were repeat withdrawals.

A continuous rise in capital importation in Q1

PFIs, which typically dominate total capital imports

Future of African banking runs on clean, reliable and efficient power

Banking today is heavily reliant on uninterrupted power to support 24/7 operations, data integrity, customer accessibility and real-time processing.

Ugandans in South Africa to enjoy Equity Bank services

At the event, Equity Bank Uganda presented financial solutions tailored for the diaspora, including savings and investment accounts, mortgages and cross border money transfer services.

South Africa is holding on – for now

“The economy continues to demonstrate resilience, though significant challenges and risks persist,” BankservAfrica said.

Rethink lending to drive private sector growth – BoG Governor to Banks

The governor’s comments reflect growing concern over a regional trend of governments increasing reliance on domestic financing.

16 companies, 6 individuals honoured, at Insurance Awards 2025

The eight edition celebrated the excellence of a total of 16 companies and 6 individuals.

Mauritius Government Debt Rises to 79% of GDP

In response, the government announced a fiscal consolidation plan beginning in fiscal 2026, targeting a reduction in the deficit to 4.9% of GDP in fiscal 2026 and 1.3% by fiscal 2028.

The South African companies making billions by just keeping their doors open

This trend is set to become more prominent in the years to come as cracks begin to show in some sectors where economic growth can no longer sustain the current number of players.

Allan Gray explains new two-pot retirement changes in South Africa

Members can withdraw up to 100% of what has accumulated in that component before retirement, with a minimum withdrawal of R2,000 that only occurs once per tax year.

Africa unveils landmark integrity & equity principles and coordination platform to strengthen carbon markets

The announcements were made at a high-level continental dialogue convened in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and Afreximbank

It’s a good year for salaries in South Africa

The significant moderation in consumer inflation during 2024 has had a positive impact on the purchasing power of salary earners

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