Managers of Wealth - Africa http://africa.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:12:04 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://africa.managersofwealth.com/ http://africa.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Africa KohanaPHP The richest people in South Africa at the start of 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39895/the-richest-people-in-south-africa-at-the-start-of-2025 South African-born Elon Musk kicks off 2025 as the richest person in the world Wealth and Asset Management How Omig is leading the way in DEI asset management industry News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39872/how-omig-is-leading-the-way-in-dei-asset-management-industry Omig’s journey underscores that transformation is a regulatory and business imperative. Wealth and Asset Management The one-day trip from Cape Town which costs R300,000 per person News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39831/the-one-day-trip-from-cape-town-which-costs-r300000-per-person The Greatest Day Experience is a popular option for people who want to experience Antarctica but do not want to stay there for a week. Wealth and Asset Management The man who will take over the R209 billion Rupert empire News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 08, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39825/the-man-who-will-take-over-the-r209-billion-rupert-empire Johan Rupert and Anton Rupert Jnr. hold 7,551,005 shares in Remgro through an associate company, representing 1.4% of the company’s issued share capital. Wealth and Asset Management The one government job that saw massive salary hikes this year – and 17 others News Aggregation Team Monday, December 30, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39779/the-one-government-job-that-saw-massive-salary-hikes-this-year-ampndash-and-17-others Topping the list are those working in provincial departments, where average earnings have jumped 22.3% to R34,801 per month Wealth and Asset Management Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth News Team Tuesday, December 24, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39761/seasonamp039s-greetings-from-managers-of-wealth Thank you for your trust and support Wealth and Asset Management South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s TymeBank now worth R27 billion News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39723/south-african-billionaire-patrice-motsepeamprsquos-tymebank-now-worth-r27-billion “They do not have plans to organically grow into Southeast Asia,” said Jonker, and its investment “is really the bet that they are taking as Nubank in Southeast Asia and Africa.” Wealth and Asset Management This is the average salary in South Africa right now News Aggregation Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39707/this-is-the-average-salary-in-south-africa-right-now Basic salaries and wages rose by 0.8% (R6.7 billion) in September 2024, reaching R878.2 billion. Wealth and Asset Management RMB Private Bank expands its offering with FNB Connect News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39691/rmb-private-bank-expands-its-offering-with-fnb-connect Our aim is to simplify and streamline connectivity management, adapting it to the lifestyle preferences of our clients by offering flexibility. Wealth and Asset Management Wealth managers and financial advisers globally dial-up private markets allocations in response to shifting market dynamics News Aggregation Team Friday, December 06, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39668/wealth-managers-and-financial-advisers-globally-dial-up-private-markets-allocations-in-response-to-shifting-market-dynamics On average, most investor allocations to private markets are either 5%-10% or 1%-5% of portfolio exposures. Wealth and Asset Management Fidelity Bank appoints three new board members News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39892/fidelity-bank-appoints-three-new-board-members The Board welcomes these distinguished individuals and looks forward to leveraging their extensive experience to drive the Bank’s strategic objectives Executive Moves Aviva Investors appoints Head of EMEA Institutional Client Relationship Management News Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39864/aviva-investors-appoints-head-of-emea-institutional-client-relationship-management The process to appoint a new Head of UK Institutional following Heather’s promotion is currently underway. Executive Moves Invesco appoints head of EMEA sustainable and impact investing distribution News Aggregation Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39838/invesco-appoints-head-of-emea-sustainable-and-impact-investing-distribution Arun Kelshiker will help mobilise capital in sustainable and impact-focused investment strategies Executive Moves FirstBank exits 100 Senior Staff members in major reorganizational shakeup News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39789/firstbank-exits-100-senior-staff-members-in-major-reorganizational-shakeup Our sources indicate that the board of FirstBank approved the exit of about 100 senior executives as part of the bank’s “corporate restructuring and repositioning,” following the confirmation of its new MD/CEO. Executive Moves Dentons announces Mohamed Zaanouni as new Africa Region CEO News Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39705/dentons-announces-mohamed-zaanouni-as-new-africa-region-ceo Noor Kapdi steps down after more than 7 years in the role. Executive Moves ExxonMobil announces leadership changes News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39703/exxonmobil-announces-leadership-changes Mallon, who has been president of ExxonMobil Upstream Company since 2022, joined the company in 1990 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Executive Moves MCB appoints Chief Representative Officer in Nigeria News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39644/mcb-appoints-chief-representative-officer-in-nigeria Before joining MCB in 2021, Azeez led Africa coverage for a Middle Eastern bank Executive Moves HSBC Senior Management Changes News Team Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39605/hsbc-senior-management-changes HSBC has begun a process to appoint the permanent successor for this role Executive Moves Neuberger Berman adds to Middle East and North Africa capabilities with Khalid Albdah joining News Team Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39550/neuberger-berman-adds-to-middle-east-and-north-africa-capabilities-with-khalid-albdah-joining Khalid will lead the firm’s strategic development across client coverage, operations, and investments in the region Executive Moves Standard Chartered appoints Cynthia Lumor as independent non-executive director News Aggregation Team Monday, November 11, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39524/standard-chartered-appoints-cynthia-lumor-as-independent-non-executive-director She is currently the Deputy Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited Executive Moves Bisi Onasanya denies involvement in ‘N12bn loan fraud’ at First Bank News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39890/bisi-onasanya-denies-involvement-in-amplsquon12bn-loan-fraudamprsquo-at-first-bank Osunnuyi described the allegations as baseless and an attempt to tarnish the reputation of the retired banker and Chartered accountant. Legal The woman fighting to stay CEO of one of South Africa’s biggest miners – worth R55 billion News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39878/the-woman-fighting-to-stay-ceo-of-one-of-south-africaamprsquos-biggest-miners-ampndash-worth-r55-billion She is currently a member of the Exxaro Board and the Board of the Minerals Council of South Africa. Legal Joburg high court lambastes CoJ for ‘abuse of power’ News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 08, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39828/joburg-high-court-lambastes-coj-for-amplsquoabuse-of-poweramprsquo Judge allows 30 days for city’s legal advisor to state why he should not personally pay 20% of the costs Legal South Africa: Capitec's $2.9mln brush with Sarb News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39791/south-africa-capitecamp039s-29mln-brush-with-sarb Capitec failed to comply with section 28 of the FIC Act terms of Cash Threshold Reporting (CTRs) to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in that it failed to inter alia ensure timeous reporting of CTRs and CTRAs to the FIC Legal Ramaphosa signs another bill into law News Aggregation Team Friday, December 20, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39746/ramaphosa-signs-another-bill-into-law The revised law expands the scope and authority of the National Nuclear Regulator. Legal EFCC closes case in N13m fraud case News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39742/efcc-closes-case-in-n13m-fraud-case Olutimehin is standing trial before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Legal Steinhoff dirty linen to be aired on Wednesday News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39734/steinhoff-dirty-linen-to-be-aired-on-wednesday Appeal court forces Ibex Group to hand sensitive 7,000-page fraud report to media parties Legal Court rules on Emefiele’s $4.5bn fraud case Jan 7 News Aggregation Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39712/court-rules-on-emefieleamprsquos-45bn-fraud-case-jan-7 At Thursday’s hearing, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), argued that the court lacked territorial jurisdiction to hear the case in Lagos. Legal Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa lawyers named in IFLR1000 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa rankings News Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39629/norton-rose-fulbright-south-africa-lawyers-named-in-iflr1000-2024-sub-saharan-africa-rankings This acknowledgment highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and underscores the esteemed reputation of its professionals within the legal community. Legal Access Bank debunks allegation of missing N500 million customer’s funds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39613/access-bank-debunks-allegation-of-missing-n500-million-customeramprsquos-funds According to him, the deceased on his deathbed had informed his family about various accounts bank accounts where he had money and the amount, including an Access account with N500 million. Legal The future of Kenyan banking….is expensive News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39883/the-future-of-kenyan-bankingamphellipis-expensive For now, Tasks is still in beta, so maybe don’t trust it with all your application reminders just yet. FinTech Firm Plans AI Varsity in Nigeria to Boost Africa’s Tech Adoption News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39877/firm-plans-ai-varsity-in-nigeria-to-boost-africaamprsquos-tech-adoption The proposed Wini University is envisioned as Africa’s first university entirely focused on Artificial Intelligence. FinTech How digital advancement can shift the microfinance landscape in Nigeria News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39855/how-digital-advancement-can-shift-the-microfinance-landscape-in-nigeria A significant factor in this scenario is the use of technology to reach users across the country. FinTech All the bank branches where South Africans can get a new passport and smart ID News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39833/all-the-bank-branches-where-south-africans-can-get-a-new-passport-and-smart-id The good news is that people who need a new passport or smart ID do not have to visit a Home Affairs branch. FinTech AI and taxation in the growing digital economy News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39836/ai-and-taxation-in-the-growing-digital-economy The rapid growth of e-commerce, crypto currencies and cross-border digital services underscore an urgent need for innovative solutions to ensure fair and efficient taxation. FinTech Banks to continue shift towards digital banking services – Deloitte News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39815/banks-to-continue-shift-towards-digital-banking-services-ampndash-deloitte It however warned that the expansion in digital banking services and use of IT infrastructure will continue to expose financial services players to cyber security challenges. FinTech Groundbreaking AI institute launched in South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39811/groundbreaking-ai-institute-launched-in-south-africa At the Wits MIND Institute, we care deeply about how we understand, and can advance, the fundamental science of AI itself FinTech The South Africans behind a R14 billion fintech startup News Aggregation Team Friday, January 03, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39802/the-south-africans-behind-a-r14-billion-fintech-startup The most recent funding round doubled the company’s value and introduced further investors in the crypto startup. FinTech Rising cases of digital fraud threaten Nigeria’s financial inclusion goals News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39787/rising-cases-of-digital-fraud-threaten-nigeriaamprsquos-financial-inclusion-goals Similarly, there was also a spike in the amount involved in fraud as the attackers attempted to steal N115.9 billion in the third quarter, marking a 105% surge compared with N56.6 billion recorded in Q2. FinTech Africa’s newest fintech unicorns are winning by keeping their feet on the ground News Aggregation Team Monday, December 30, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39784/africaamprsquos-newest-fintech-unicorns-are-winning-by-keeping-their-feet-on-the-ground But those valuations don’t just reflect investor confidence. FinTech UBA Completes Routine System Maintenance on Card Service News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39889/uba-completes-routine-system-maintenance-on-card-service During this period, you may not be able to use your Debit & Credit Card. Retail Banking KCB Bank and UnionPay in a deal to support e-commerce payments News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39884/kcb-bank-and-unionpay-in-a-deal-to-support-e-commerce-payments The move will also play a key role in supporting Kenya's e-commerce sector which is currently experiencing rapid growth. Retail Banking UBA customers share N41m in legacy promo’s final edition News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39879/uba-customers-share-n41m-in-legacy-promoamprsquos-final-edition In the Savings Account category, ten loyal customers walked away with N1,000,000 each. Retail Banking Nedbank fraud alert for South Africa News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39869/nedbank-fraud-alert-for-south-africa Its customers can use credit cards, garage cards, cash, or tags at the nation’s toll gates. Retail Banking Mastercard opens new office in Accra, Ghana to strengthen West African presence News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39856/mastercard-opens-new-office-in-accra-ghana-to-strengthen-west-african-presence Mastercard’s expanded presence in Ghana is anticipated to have a significant positive impact on the local economy. Retail Banking Africa: Banks enjoy 12% rise in profits despite decline in lending News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39860/africa-banks-enjoy-12-rise-in-profits-despite-decline-in-lending Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that profits have increased from $1.09bn during the same period last year, signalling the resilience of the banking sector Retail Banking Downgrade warning for one of South Africa’s major banks News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39861/downgrade-warning-for-one-of-south-africaamprsquos-major-banks The Bidvest Bank book, which mainly consists of leased assets, loans and advances, totalled R6 billion in December, funded by deposits of R8 billion. Retail Banking Zenith Bank Sets Stage for Strong Finish after Q3 Earnings Beat News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39848/zenith-bank-sets-stage-for-strong-finish-after-q3-earnings-beat The bank’s exceptional results are not just a reflection of its operational efficiency, but also its strategic positioning in key market segments. Retail Banking EMEA Finance African Banking Awards: Stanbic Bank named Overall Best Bank in Ghana News Aggregation Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39847/emea-finance-african-banking-awards-stanbic-bank-named-overall-best-bank-in-ghana Speaking on the achievement, Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana Retail Banking Citibank Nigeria Celebrates 40 Years in Nigeria News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39818/citibank-nigeria-celebrates-40-years-in-nigeria The bank hosted a gala recently as part of activities to commemorate its 40-year operating presence. Retail Banking 4 banks call it quits in South Africa in 2024 News Aggregation Team Monday, December 09, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39680/4-banks-call-it-quits-in-south-africa-in-2024 The French bank was permitted to conduct business as a bank in South Africa using a branch in 2012, allowing it to offer corporate and investment banking services. Investment Banking FBNQuest Asset Management Wins BAFI Award Excellence News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39575/fbnquest-asset-management-wins-bafi-award-excellence The award ceremony, celebrated the outstanding achievements of financial institutions across Nigeria, highlighting those that have demonstrated innovation, excellence, and unwavering commitment to quality service. Investment Banking HSBC leads as MENA’s top earner in investment banking fees News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39412/hsbc-leads-as-menaamprsquos-top-earner-in-investment-banking-fees HSBC was followed by Standard Chartered ($56.5 million) and First Abu Dhabi Bank ($56 million) in the league tables Investment Banking HSBC mulls South African exit as European banks pull back News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 09, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39336/hsbc-mulls-south-african-exit-as-european-banks-pull-back The lender has roots in Asia and has pledged to simplify its global structure, amid a general European retreat from Africa's banking sector. Investment Banking JPMorgan Aims to Expand in Africa and Scandinavia News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39223/jpmorgan-aims-to-expand-in-africa-and-scandinavia And a report Wednesday from Reuters notes that CEO Jamie Dimon plans to travel to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Ivory Coast next month to boost the bank’s expansion in Africa. Investment Banking African Development Bank At 60: “Today, as in the past, you are part of Africa’s transformation” - Akinwumi Adesina heralds commitment shown by Bank staff in building its thrilling history News Team Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39170/african-development-bank-at-60-ampldquotoday-as-in-the-past-you-are-part-of-africaamprsquos-transformationamprdquo-akinwumi-adesina-heralds-commitment-shown-by-bank-staff-in-building-its-thrilling-history The Bank’s entire ecosystem plays a part in each project. Investment Banking Banks get R80m in fees as Pick n Pay raises R4bn News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 06, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38973/banks-get-r80m-in-fees-as-pick-n-pay-raises-r4bn Ackerman Investment Holdings subscribes for 64m ‘rights offer shares’ at a total value of more than R1bn. Investment Banking ECOWAS Bank commits to inject $200m into Ghanaian economy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38506/ecowas-bank-commits-to-inject-200m-into-ghanaian-economy It noted that the agreement epitomises EBID’s unwavering dedication to fostering economic growth Investment Banking President William Ruto Advocates for $25 Billion Replenishment of African Development Fund, Highlights Impact on Kenya’s Development News Team Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38507/president-william-ruto-advocates-for-25-billion-replenishment-of-african-development-fund-highlights-impact-on-kenyaamprsquos-development African Development Bank’s Adesina reiterates commitment to invest more in Kenya. Investment Banking Société Générale Leaves Ghana News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 07, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38457/sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-leaves-ghana The action comes just a week after Société Générale signed deals with Saham Group to sell its Moroccan assets. Investment Banking IMF delivers bad news for South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39894/imf-delivers-bad-news-for-south-africa The January 2024 saw the IMF slash its growth outlook down to 1% from 1.8% expected back in October 2023. Alternative Investments Unlocking the constraints of trade finance News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39881/unlocking-the-constraints-of-trade-finance As global banks retreat, African banks must step up to finance trade. Afreximbank is doubling its balance sheet in under five years, tackling barriers to intra-African trade. Alternative Investments Ecobank Promotes Sustainability through Art with ‘Kong in a Cage’ Installation News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39874/ecobank-promotes-sustainability-through-art-with-amplsquokong-in-a-cageamprsquo-installation He added that the bank remains dedicated to offering a global platform for emerging Nigerian artists, especially in the fields of sustainability and the arts. Alternative Investments Blow for billionaire Motsepe’s company in South Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39876/blow-for-billionaire-motsepeamprsquos-company-in-south-africa The FPMI said that, based on its evidence, ARC owns and controls the RSA Group, and may also control Subtropico. Alternative Investments Bad news for interest rates in South Africa News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39868/bad-news-for-interest-rates-in-south-africa His view and the market’s is contrary to what most economists expect for this year. Alternative Investments This SA stock lost 99% of its offshore investment in a decade News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39858/this-sa-stock-lost-99-of-its-offshore-investment-in-a-decade And investors should probably prepare for more write-downs in its next set of results Alternative Investments Here are the true owners of the South African Reserve Bank News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39859/here-are-the-true-owners-of-the-south-african-reserve-bank The SARB is an independent institution, with its independence protected by the South African Constitution. Alternative Investments AfDB, World Bank, AU to Host Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39849/afdb-world-bank-au-to-host-africa-energy-summit-in-tanzania With nearly 600 million Africans lacking access to electricity Alternative Investments How Nigeria's PR landscape is evolving in the digital era News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39850/how-nigeriaamp039s-pr-landscape-is-evolving-in-the-digital-era PR as a profession has come into sharp focus in Nigeria in recent years, as economic growth has driven up competitiveness in the market. Alternative Investments Veritas Kapital Assurance gets multiple recognitions News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39853/veritas-kapital-assurance-gets-multiple-recognitions Agbonaye expressed deep gratitude to the organisers for the recognition. Alternative Investments Rand Drop Won’t Derail South African Inflation Plans, Policymaker Says News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39887/rand-drop-wonamprsquot-derail-south-african-inflation-plans-policymaker-says Fowkes also said the MPC remains focused on anchoring inflation expectations at the midpoint of its 3%-6% target range. Comment, Analysis & Research Sanral provided misleading information about its ‘R53bn in tender awards’ News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39865/sanral-provided-misleading-information-about-its-amplsquor53bn-in-tender-awardsamprsquo Confirms the total value came from the ‘award value’ of open tenders, requests for quotes, or procurement by other means. Comment, Analysis & Research Ghana Must Do More to Cut Spending, Finance Chief Pick Says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39867/ghana-must-do-more-to-cut-spending-finance-chief-pick-says Forson fielded questions from fellow lawmakers about his plans for office Monday, ahead of a vote that is widely expected to confirm him as finance minister. Comment, Analysis & Research South Africa sitting on a ‘gold mine’ for jobs and economic growth News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39870/south-africa-sitting-on-a-amplsquogold-mineamprsquo-for-jobs-and-economic-growth Sihlobo outlined that there has been a shift in global perceptions of the cannabis industry, noting that recent international coverage lacks the enthusiasm it once had. Comment, Analysis & Research Bank jobs in trouble – with banks in South Africa cutting jobs and closing branches News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39852/bank-jobs-in-trouble-ampndash-with-banks-in-south-africa-cutting-jobs-and-closing-branches This is expected to result in a sharp fall in clerical roles, with postal service clerks expected to see the largest drop. Comment, Analysis & Research M/m rise in money supply News Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39839/mm-rise-in-money-supply This uptick, following a -2% decline in October Comment, Analysis & Research A surge in IMTO inflows News Aggregation Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39841/a-surge-in-imto-inflows As shown by our chart below, remittance inflow through IMTOs recovered strongly in 20 Comment, Analysis & Research Zambia's currency stuck at record low as drought persists News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39832/zambiaamp039s-currency-stuck-at-record-low-as-drought-persists Zambia's kwacha has hit a series of record lows since the start of the year as a severe drought keeps the pressure firmly on the copper-producing Southern African country's economy. Comment, Analysis & Research South Africans to live longer – which can cause a problem News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 08, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39827/south-africans-to-live-longer-ampndash-which-can-cause-a-problem Lifespans may be improving but health spans, the years that South Africans remain healthy and active, are not increasing at the same rate. Comment, Analysis & Research Banks rated low in 2024 retail banking complaint resolution —KPMG Survey News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39816/banks-rated-low-in-2024-retail-banking-complaint-resolution-ampmdashkpmg-survey Despite progress in other areas, banks continue to face challenges in effectively addressing customer grievances, significantly impacting overall satisfaction levels. Comment, Analysis & Research Compulsory Vat registration threshold last increased in 2009 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39857/compulsory-vat-registration-threshold-last-increased-in-2009 The R1m threshold should have doubled by now. Tax Extra R37,000 in tax needed for the NHI in South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39851/extra-r37000-in-tax-needed-for-the-nhi-in-south-africa The government’s estimates are based on the level of care provided by the state, which is far below that of the private sector. Tax Unit trust investors may pay more tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39837/unit-trust-investors-may-pay-more-tax Investors will carry a heavier burden and could be ‘disincentivised’ to invest in such schemes. Tax SARS eyes large Christmas gifts News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 08, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39830/sars-eyes-large-christmas-gifts The tax man will require a detailed description of the kind of donation in its updated Donations Tax Declaration Form (IT144), which became effective on 1 November 2024. Tax Ramaphosa signs off massive new law for South Africa News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39821/ramaphosa-signs-off-massive-new-law-for-south-africa It also looks to curb “tax competition,” a practice where nations reduce corporate tax rates to lure in investments. Tax FG can retain VAT as it is – Oyedele News Aggregation Team Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39813/fg-can-retain-vat-as-it-is-ampndash-oyedele The proposed legislation has faced stiff resistance from various players in the country Tax Major tax changes to watch out for in 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39814/major-tax-changes-to-watch-out-for-in-2025 Specifically, the National Treasury is assessing information on South African high-net-worth individuals a wealth tax will target. Tax Tax relief options can help South African expats protect their foreign-earned income News Aggregation Team Friday, January 03, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39801/tax-relief-options-can-help-south-african-expats-protect-their-foreign-earned-income It all boils down to the residence-based taxation system in SA, which Sars is guided by under the Income Tax Act. Tax New withholding tax policy begins News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 02, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39794/new-withholding-tax-policy-begins These changes are particularly aimed at Small and Medium Enterprises, manufacturers, producers, and farmers – sectors considered vital to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth. Tax Proposed tax to ease burden on low-income earners, says Oyedele News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39785/proposed-tax-to-ease-burden-on-low-income-earners-says-oyedele The proposed changes aim to address these issues by simplifying the system Tax National ID mandatory for shareholders’ pending digital re-registration News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39888/national-id-mandatory-for-shareholdersamprsquo-pending-digital-re-registration Shareholders can use either 12-digit or 16-digit national ID numbers, clarified the letter. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Court reserves ruling in First Bank, GHL dispute News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39891/court-reserves-ruling-in-first-bank-ghl-dispute In its motion to lift the restraining order, GHL contended that the bank did not disclose all the facts to the court before the Mareva injunction was issued. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Capitec Bank fraud warning News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39893/capitec-bank-fraud-warning Daily Investor recently spoke to Capitec to gain insight into the common scams South Africans should watch out for in 2025. Regulation,Tax & Compliance African Development Bank launches a new GBP 500 million 4.625% 3-year Global Benchmark News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39880/african-development-bank-launches-a-new-gbp-500-million-4625-3-year-global-benchmark The new 3-year GBP transaction marks AfDB’s first Benchmark issuance in 2025 and successful return to the GBP market since 2023. Regulation,Tax & Compliance South African state-owned ‘bank’ faces liquidation News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39885/south-african-state-owned-amplsquobankamprsquo-faces-liquidation This exemption allowed Ithala to accept deposits temporarily while it worked to regularize its operations. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Multiple interest rate cuts still on the table for South Africa News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39886/multiple-interest-rate-cuts-still-on-the-table-for-south-africa European countries are also set to impose their sixteenth package of sanctions on Russia. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Banks deserve CBN fines for not loading ATMs – Customers News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39873/banks-deserve-cbn-fines-for-not-loading-atms-ampndash-customers Each of the banks was fined N150m following spot checks that revealed non-compliance with the apex bank’s cash distribution guidelines. Regulation,Tax & Compliance African Development Bank Launches Pioneering Energy-Efficiency Project in Senegal News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39875/african-development-bank-launches-pioneering-energy-efficiency-project-in-senegal From 2019 to 2024, the Bank committed approximately $6 billion to energy projects across Africa. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Kenya banks on trade pact with UAE to grow exports, attract FDIs News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39866/kenya-banks-on-trade-pact-with-uae-to-grow-exports-attract-fdis The two countries signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement yesterday. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Government ups wage hike offer for public workers News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39871/government-ups-wage-hike-offer-for-public-workers To control its finances, the government wants to link public sector pay increases to the consumer price index for the two years after 2025-26, which was a sticking point, De Bruin said in a telephone call on Tuesday. Regulation,Tax & Compliance World Bank Sets Africa Terms to Win $40 Billion in Power Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39882/world-bank-sets-africa-terms-to-win-40-billion-in-power-finance Thirteen countries will present their plans at a head of state Mission 300 energy summit in Tanzania at the end of this month. ESG Financial sustainable and generational wealth News Aggregation Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39846/financial-sustainable-and-generational-wealth It not only underpins national economic growth but also shapes socio-economic realities and lays the foundation for future generations to prosper. ESG A major risk to the Reserve Bank News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39788/a-major-risk-to-the-reserve-bank The South African Reserve Bank’s constitutional mandate suggests that the central bank’s role in ensuring environmental sustainability is indirect ESG Climate shocks and the economy News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39648/climate-shocks-and-the-economy Sustainable economic growth implies that an economy is growing continuously at its potential and avoiding boom and bust episodes ESG Africa needs a climate action centred on people, not carbon News Aggregation Team Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39593/africa-needs-a-climate-action-centred-on-people-not-carbon Zimbabwe, with per capita emissions of 0.9 metric tonnes, aims to reduce emissions by 40 percent by 2030 ESG Massive 120MW solar project launches in South Africa News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39529/massive-120mw-solar-project-launches-in-south-africa Hnizdo said that the build is the first phase of a longer-term renewable energy commitment ESG Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure is Critical for Africa’s Sustainable Development -- AfDB VP Quaynor at Inaugural Africa ESG Forum News Team Friday, October 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39433/environmental-social-and-governance-disclosure-is-critical-for-africaamprsquos-sustainable-development-afdb-vp-quaynor-at-inaugural-africa-esg-forum The forum aims to catalyze collaboration and knowledge sharing on ESG issues, paving the way for the establishment of a centralised Africa ESG Information Disclosure Hub and embedding ESG principles into the continent's development strategies. ESG Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure is Critical for Africa’s Sustainable Development News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39424/environmental-social-and-governance-disclosure-is-critical-for-africaamprsquos-sustainable-development Nearly one hundred delegates attended physically with a further 400 online sharing insights ESG Okonjo-Iweala seeks increased renewable energy production News Aggregation Team Friday, October 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39393/okonjo-iweala-seeks-increased-renewable-energy-production She stressed the importance of renewable energy to counter climate change and called for responsible, circular approaches to using critical minerals.” ESG Her strength, our climate News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/39369/her-strength-our-climate As climate change continues to redefine our world, the necessity for inclusive solutions becomes ever more evident. 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