Managers of Wealth - Africa http://africa.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:44:47 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://africa.managersofwealth.com/ http://africa.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Africa KohanaPHP New wealth of top 1% surges by over $33.9 trillion since 2015 News Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40738/new-wealth-of-top-1-surges-by-over-339-trillion-since-2015 Oxfam’s new analysis examines the failures of a private investor-focused approach to funding development. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered wraps up divestment of Tanzania operations to Access Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40730/standard-chartered-wraps-up-divestment-of-tanzania-operations-to-access-bank This handover concludes a strategic divestment announced in April 2022. Wealth and Asset Management South Africa’s newest billionaire CEO cashing in R1.3 billion in shares News Aggregation Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40671/south-africaamprsquos-newest-billionaire-ceo-cashing-in-r13-billion-in-shares The group has now announced the pricing of an underwritten secondary public offering of 1.5 million shares held by Calisto. Wealth and Asset Management AI-Personalised Video Technology News Team Friday, June 06, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40626/ai-personalised-video-technology test Wealth and Asset Management National wealth and growth – Everest Wealth’s next chapter News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40576/national-wealth-and-growth-ampndash-everest-wealthamprsquos-next-chapter The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), for example, had around 600 listed companies nearly three decades ago – today, that number has more than halved. Wealth and Asset Management South Africa officially has a new dollar billionaire News Aggregation Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40564/south-africa-officially-has-a-new-dollar-billionaire Its global expansion has also been extensive. Wealth and Asset Management Private credit and tomorrow’s wealth: Earning returns while powering South Africa’s growth News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40393/private-credit-and-tomorrowamprsquos-wealth-earning-returns-while-powering-south-africaamprsquos-growth Investing in private credit offers the opportunity to access stable, above-inflation returns while diversifying away from traditional markets Wealth and Asset Management Zenith Bank Shareholders Wealth Increases by N119 billion News Aggregation Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40367/zenith-bank-shareholders-wealth-increases-by-n119-billion Analysts said as the rally is forming, the next entry point will be expensive for late buyers. Wealth and Asset Management FNB Private crowned Africa’s Best Private Bank at the Euromoney Awards News Aggregation Team Friday, April 11, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40354/fnb-private-crowned-africaamprsquos-best-private-bank-at-the-euromoney-awards The bank also claimed top honours in five other categories, reinforcing its leadership in wealth management and private banking. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Bank sweeps Euromoney Private Banking Awards News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40345/standard-bank-sweeps-euromoney-private-banking-awards With nine wins, including Best Private Bank in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, Standard Bank cemented its leadership in private banking across Africa Wealth and Asset Management Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha appointed to Absa Bank Uganda board News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40877/hassan-saleh-and-gloria-byamugisha-appointed-to-absa-bank-uganda-board Their diverse expertise will be instrumental as we pursue our strategic priorities, including growth, digital transformation, building a winning and inclusive team, and delivering consistent, value-driven returns. Executive Moves Eskom announces big management changes News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40856/eskom-announces-big-management-changes Bala has served as Group Executive: Eskom Distribution since 2019 and has held various senior leadership roles in his 27 years at Eskom. Executive Moves Fidelity D & D Bancorp appoints new chief credit officer at subsidiary bank News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40841/fidelity-d-ampamp-d-bancorp-appoints-new-chief-credit-officer-at-subsidiary-bank He will also supervise the Loan Operations Department and the Special Assets and Collections Department. Executive Moves See the members of the new Ghana Export-Import Bank board News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40834/see-the-members-of-the-new-ghana-export-import-bank-board This came as part of a broader exercise to reconstitute key boards under the Ministry, including the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), which was inaugurated earlier the same day. Executive Moves Former CalBank MD Frank Adu Jnr appointed Board Chair of NIB News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40835/former-calbank-md-frank-adu-jnr-appointed-board-chair-of-nib The inauguration of the new board comes alongside a significant policy shift, with the government pledging to recapitalise the struggling bank. Executive Moves TUHF announces AJ Rothman as next CEO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40816/tuhf-announces-aj-rothman-as-next-ceo Effective 1 October 2025. Executive Moves Equity Group overhauls board, appointing 6 Global finance & development leaders News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40781/equity-group-overhauls-board-appointing-6-global-finance-ampamp-development-leaders Their wealth of experience across finance, infrastructure, and sustainability will provide invaluable insights and guidance as we continue to drive our mission. Executive Moves Nedbank Private Wealth Chief Executive joins PIMFA’s Board News Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40764/nedbank-private-wealth-chief-executive-joins-pimfaamprsquos-board Today he has overall responsibility for managing the company’s UK and international Wealth operations across all its office locations outside of South Africa. Executive Moves BII Appoints Sylvia Monthe as Coverage Director for Francophone West and Central Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40756/bii-appoints-sylvia-monthe-as-coverage-director-for-francophone-west-and-central-africa In her new role, Monthe will be responsible for leading BII’s investment activities, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships in Francophone countries across West and Central Africa. Executive Moves TG Holdings appoints Tunde Macaulay as Group Managing Director News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40753/tg-holdings-appoints-tunde-macaulay-as-group-managing-director Mr. Macaulay is a highly accomplished executive with nearly 30 years of experience of which 20 years have been in banking and manufacturing leadership roles. Executive Moves Bad day in home foreclosure court for Nedbank and its lawyers News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40882/bad-day-in-home-foreclosure-court-for-nedbank-and-its-lawyers Lawyers referred to Legal Practice Council for misleading the court. Legal High Court of South Africa develops common law to address jurisdiction over foreign entities News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40864/high-court-of-south-africa-develops-common-law-to-address-jurisdiction-over-foreign-entities This judgment marks a significant development in South African common law Legal Two new laws coming for South Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40869/two-new-laws-coming-for-south-africa The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has introduced the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill to parliament. Legal EFCC secures conviction of five Internet fraudsters in Kwara News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40851/efcc-secures-conviction-of-five-internet-fraudsters-in-kwara They were arraigned on separate charges before the courts by the EFCC. Legal Court orders forfeiture of assets linked to bank fraud News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40842/court-orders-forfeiture-of-assets-linked-to-bank-fraud The judge gave the order in an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Legal N17.8bn debt: Court freezes Afex commodities’ bank accounts News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40823/n178bn-debt-court-freezes-afex-commoditiesamprsquo-bank-accounts The court restrained the banks listed as garnishees from tampering with, transferring, or placing any encumbrance on the affected accounts, all of which are linked to Afex’s Bank Verification Numbers. Legal Serious implications for anyone trading bitcoin and other crypto assets in South Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40828/serious-implications-for-anyone-trading-bitcoin-and-other-crypto-assets-in-south-africa The client in question had engaged in a significant number of cryptocurrency transactions prior to its liquidation, acquiring bitcoin on local exchanges and transferring it to foreign exchanges. Legal Banks sued for selling repossessed homes for R1,000, and Eskom’s days are numbered News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40724/banks-sued-for-selling-repossessed-homes-for-r1000-and-eskomamprsquos-days-are-numbered Analysts predict continued volatility in oil prices as traders await Iran’s response. Legal Court declares Absa’s accounting in ‘disarray’, dismisses attempt to attach property News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40715/court-declares-absaamprsquos-accounting-in-amplsquodisarrayamprsquo-dismisses-attempt-to-attach-property Says no to application for summary judgment – and the matter ‘could have been solved by mediation’. Legal Access Bank Asks Court to Freeze MTN’s Assets over Alleged N181bn Debt News Aggregation Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40637/access-bank-asks-court-to-freeze-mtnamprsquos-assets-over-alleged-n181bn-debt While acknowledging the strength of the plaintiffs’ case, Justice Aluko declined to grant the requested orders outright. Legal 10 African Fintech companies named among World’s top 300 News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40878/10-african-fintech-companies-named-among-worldamprsquos-top-300 The selection process was based on key performance indicators such as revenue growth, user acquisition, product innovation, and market expansion. FinTech How Mobile Money Is Transforming Nigeria’s Financial Landscape News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40885/how-mobile-money-is-transforming-nigeriaamprsquos-financial-landscape More Nigerians now trust a mobile money platform over traditional banking. FinTech Mobile Money Lifts Africa Savings to Decade High: World Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40865/mobile-money-lifts-africa-savings-to-decade-high-world-bank Four in 10 adults in sub-Saharan Africa had a mobile money account as of 2024, up from 27% three years ago, with the share of those using them to save increasing by more than 10 percentage points to 23%. FinTech Meta tightens content rules, deletes 10 million fake profiles News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40858/meta-tightens-content-rules-deletes-10-million-fake-profiles “We’re making progress. In the first half of 2025, we took action on around 500,000 accounts engaged in spammy behaviour or fake engagement. FinTech Global heavyweight Bitget brings its muscle to SA News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40848/global-heavyweight-bitget-brings-its-muscle-to-sa It already has more than 100m users in over 150 countries. FinTech South African Bitcoin startup MoneyBadger raises $400,000 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40849/south-african-bitcoin-startup-moneybadger-raises-400000 The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a VC with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are also involved in the Bitcoin and crypto space. FinTech A large bank in Kenya suffered an internal attack and lost about $4 million. USDT was used for money laundering. News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40838/a-large-bank-in-kenya-suffered-an-internal-attack-and-lost-about-4-million-usdt-was-used-for-money-laundering People familiar with the matter said that the gang manipulated the bank's card management system, created unauthorized virtual cards and linked them to mobile wallets. FinTech UBA Rewards Customers, Celebrates 10yrs Digital Partnership with VERiCASH News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40839/uba-rewards-customers-celebrates-10yrs-digital-partnership-with-vericash To commemorate this significant milestone, UBA is launching a special promo for its mobile app users as a way of appreciating their loyalty and sustained engagement. FinTech A m/m drop in active mobile lines in May News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40840/a-mm-drop-in-active-mobile-lines-in-may The number of mobile subscriptions decreased slightly FinTech Africas Absa Group launches WhatsApp banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40830/africas-absa-group-launches-whatsapp-banking To achieve this, the group is adapting to changes in customer behavior that requires banking to be available anytime, anywhere and accessible wherever the customer is. FinTech The three businesses that merged to create South Africa’s most valuable R400 billion bank News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40881/the-three-businesses-that-merged-to-create-south-africaamprsquos-most-valuable-r400-billion-bank The bank primarily focused on Corporate and Investment Banking and was led by Executive Chairman Laurie Dippenaar. Retail Banking UBA unveils AI-powered cross-border payment platform News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40863/uba-unveils-ai-powered-cross-border-payment-platform The platform leverages the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, developed in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank. Retail Banking South Africa’s biggest bank has a hidden juggernaut News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40866/south-africaamprsquos-biggest-bank-has-a-hidden-juggernaut Head of Standard Bank’s BCB unit in South Africa, Simone Cooper, explained how it has repositioned its own offering to capitalise on future growth. Retail Banking Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the African Banker Awards 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40861/equity-bank-crowned-best-regional-bank-in-east-africa-at-the-african-banker-awards-2025 The African Banker Awards, now in their 19th year, celebrate excellence and innovation in African banking. Retail Banking Banks’ credit to private sector drops to N77.82trn in May News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40862/banksamprsquo-credit-to-private-sector-drops-to-n7782trn-in-may On a month-on-month basis, PSCE declined by about N254 billion in May 2025, the report stated. Retail Banking Connecting Africa’s Payment Landscape: PAPSS Lands in Morocco Through Bank Al-Maghrib Agreement News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40821/connecting-africaamprsquos-payment-landscape-papss-lands-in-morocco-through-bank-al-maghrib-agreement PAPSS has developed and launched 3 payment solutions: PAPSS Instant Payment System (IPS), PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM), and the PAPSSCARD. Retail Banking Capitec’s growth dwarfs rivals as it closes in on FirstRand News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40806/capitecamprsquos-growth-dwarfs-rivals-as-it-closes-in-on-firstrand Stellenbosch-based bank’s market value has risen 348% in the past five years, taking group worth to R412bn Retail Banking Keystone Bank hosts SME business clinic News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40808/keystone-bank-hosts-sme-business-clinic The SME Business Clinic was designed to equip business owners with practical tools and knowledge to scale their ventures, build resilience, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic growth. Retail Banking Jaiz Bank records 109% profit surge, declares 7kobo dividend News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40809/jaiz-bank-records-109-profit-surge-declares-7kobo-dividend Financing contracts also contributed N32.04 billion, representing a 17 percent rise from N27.36 billion the year before. Retail Banking Nigerian banks resume international naira card transactions amid FX market confidence News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40798/nigerian-banks-resume-international-naira-card-transactions-amid-fx-market-confidence After nearly three years of suspension, Nigerian banks have reactivated international transactions on their naira-denominated debit cards. Retail Banking Full List of 17 Licensed Investment Banks Operating in Kenya News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40493/full-list-of-17-licensed-investment-banks-operating-in-kenya Investment banks mainly work with large corporations, institutional investors, and government agencies. Investment Banking SA banks holding their own against offshore lenders, says BDO News Aggregation Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40369/sa-banks-holding-their-own-against-offshore-lenders-says-bdo Standard Bank’s Luvuyo Masinda expects R700bn in public-private investment over the next three years Investment Banking CardinalStone Partners Limited Completes Acquisition of Radix Pension Managers News Team Friday, February 14, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40036/cardinalstone-partners-limited-completes-acquisition-of-radix-pension-managers Following the acquisition, Radix Pension Managers Limited has been rebranded as CardinalStone Pensions Limited, marking a new era of growth and innovation in pension fund administration. Investment 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 Kenya’s largest bank to open UAE office to attract Gulf wealth News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40871/kenyaamprsquos-largest-bank-to-open-uae-office-to-attract-gulf-wealth Equity Group Holdings Plc, Kenya’s largest lender, plans to establish an office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the fourth quarter of the year. Alternative Investments South Africa needs trillions of rands – and the private sector has the cash News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40873/south-africa-needs-trillions-of-rands-ampndash-and-the-private-sector-has-the-cash In South Africa, former Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Barbara Creecy said R1.5 trillion would be needed by 2027 to hit required levels for the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP). Alternative Investments Foreign investment in South Africa barely scratches R680 a person News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40874/foreign-investment-in-south-africa-barely-scratches-r680-a-person The study is based on World Bank data for those years, with South Africa recording FDI of $3.44 billion in 2023, dropping to just $2.4 billion in 2024. Alternative Investments New bank could be a game changer for Old Mutual News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40867/new-bank-could-be-a-game-changer-for-old-mutual The group will launch its new bank, OM Bank, in Q4 2025 and is currently refining processes and enhancing the service experience. Alternative Investments Kganyago’s inflation warning for South Africa News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40857/kganyagoamprsquos-inflation-warning-for-south-africa Price increases normally affect the nation that imposes tariffs, but if other countries start retaliating, “then you might have a general rise in prices globally,” he added. Alternative Investments One group of South Africans in deep financial trouble News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40859/one-group-of-south-africans-in-deep-financial-trouble According to the report, over 165,000 Millennials are spending more than 50% of their monthly income on servicing debt. Alternative Investments Empowering The Next Generation Of African Leaders News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40847/empowering-the-next-generation-of-african-leaders A big thank you to the teams at Absa Group and Duke CE for choosing Axis as part of this immersive learning journey. Alternative Investments Shrinking JSE means growing problems for your investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40852/shrinking-jse-means-growing-problems-for-your-investments Portfolios are increasingly concentrated in very few large stocks. Alternative Investments FG lists N4bn savings bonds on NGX News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40825/fg-lists-n4bn-savings-bonds-on-ngx The first tranche is the 16.121 per cent FGS JUN 2027 bond, with a tenor of two years. Alternative Investments Zimbabwe hopes to service external debt News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40815/zimbabwe-hopes-to-service-external-debt Zimbabwe wants to restructure its $21 billion debt, of which around $12.3 billion is owed to external creditors Alternative Investments UK firms explore investment prospects in Nigeria News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40875/uk-firms-explore-investment-prospects-in-nigeria The delegation connected with Nigerian policymakers, investors, and creatives through curated events aimed at fostering collaboration and unlocking new business opportunities across Africa. Comment, Analysis & Research Why African banks are turning from London and New York to Dubai and Riyadh News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40854/why-african-banks-are-turning-from-london-and-new-york-to-dubai-and-riyadh Three major African banks have recently announced plans to either open or expand offices in these locations. Comment, Analysis & Research Highlights from the 2025 Article IV consultation News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40843/highlights-from-the-2025-article-iv-consultation Starting with the economy, the Fund retained Nigeria’s economic growth forecast Comment, Analysis & Research A higher net deficit on the services account News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40845/a-higher-net-deficit-on-the-services-account In this note, we take a closer look at the key drivers behind the movement in the services balance. Comment, Analysis & Research Top 20 Middle East and Africa banks by market cap, Q2 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40812/top-20-middle-east-and-africa-banks-by-market-cap-q2-2025 During this period, the Abu Dhabi-based lender partnered with real estate developer Binghatti Holding Ltd. to offer Sharia-compliant financing solutions to home buyers. Comment, Analysis & Research Nigeria-Saint Lucia Bilateral Relations under PBAT: The Strategic Autonomy Components News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40797/nigeria-saint-lucia-bilateral-relations-under-pbat-the-strategic-autonomy-components About 90% of the Lucians are Roman Catholic, due to earlier French. Comment, Analysis & Research Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40794/former-deputy-president-david-mabuza-has-died In 1994, he joined the Mpumalanga Executive Council and remained a key figure within the ANC’s provincial and national executives before becoming Deputy President. Comment, Analysis & Research Ghana inflation drops to 13.7% in June, lowest since December 2021 News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40795/ghana-inflation-drops-to-137-in-june-lowest-since-december-2021 The Consumer Price Index for June 2025 was 257.3 down from 260.5 in May 2025 and up from 226.4 in June 2024. Comment, Analysis & Research South Africa faces a tough call this month News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40784/south-africa-faces-a-tough-call-this-month The MPC prefers to anchor inflation expectations at the 4.5% midpoint of its target band, and is in talks with the National Treasury to adjust the goal to 3%. Comment, Analysis & Research 65% of Kenyans Do Not Have a Bank Account, 87% Struggle with Access to Credit, Says Latest Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40787/65-of-kenyans-do-not-have-a-bank-account-87-struggle-with-access-to-credit-says-latest-research 87% of Kenyans struggle with access to credit having never had approved loans for ~$25. Comment, Analysis & Research SABC’s plan to profit from VAT, and Eskom’s ‘secret’ R70 billion contract News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40880/sabcamprsquos-plan-to-profit-from-vat-and-eskomamprsquos-amplsquosecretamprsquo-r70-billion-contract The rand was trading at 17.7050 against the U.S. dollar, up approximately 0.6% from Thursday’s close. Tax SARS announces eFiling change for tax season 2025 News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40872/sars-announces-efiling-change-for-tax-season-2025 As a result, SARS’ systems experienced larger-than-expected traffic volumes, causing the eFiling system to glitch out. Tax Important SARS auto assessment notice for taxpayers in South Africa News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40831/important-sars-auto-assessment-notice-for-taxpayers-in-south-africa In previous years, some auto-assessed taxpayers who did not agree with their assessment waited until the manual filing season to open before making corrections. Tax Kieswetter kissing R28 billion a year goodbye News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40813/kieswetter-kissing-r28-billion-a-year-goodbye That’s almost three times as many as seen in 2022, meaning foregone taxes in a cash-strapped country that can ill afford to lose that revenue. Tax Tax return warning for anyone earning more than R500,000 a year News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40814/tax-return-warning-for-anyone-earning-more-than-r500000-a-year This includes any individuals who have capital gains, foreign income, or receive dividends not subject to automatic withholding tax. Tax Trump imposes 30% tariffs on all SA goods News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40805/trump-imposes-30-tariffs-on-all-sa-goods As of 1 August, but ‘separate from all sectoral tariffs’. Tax SARS apologises for downtime and glitches on tax day News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40807/sars-apologises-for-downtime-and-glitches-on-tax-day Adding to the frustrations, tax practitioners were also unable to process income tax filing and EMP201 declarations due to the system overloads. Tax Godongwana warns about a wealth or ‘apartheid redress’ tax in South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40799/godongwana-warns-about-a-wealth-or-amplsquoapartheid-redressamprsquo-tax-in-south-africa He also warned that any move to increase these taxes or to introduce the ones being called for would cost the economy billions. Tax Important information about work from home taxes in South Africa News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40802/important-information-about-work-from-home-taxes-in-south-africa South Africa’s Income Tax Act includes specific provisions regulating claims for working for home, and the process isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Tax SARS announces 2025 tax change for South African expats News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40767/sars-announces-2025-tax-change-for-south-african-expats SARS now requires these expats to declare themselves as being tax resident again in their tax forms—something not required before. Tax Naira slips to 1,532.34/$ despite CBN intervention News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40879/naira-slips-to-153234-despite-cbn-intervention During the past week, the highest amount that the naira traded for was 1,538/$, and the lowest was 1,515/$ on the NFEM. Regulation,Tax & Compliance AfDB Commits $40M to New Equity Platform for Decentralized Energy News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40883/afdb-commits-40m-to-new-equity-platform-for-decentralized-energy The platform, developed with the World Bank Group and other partners, aims to accelerate electrification for 300 million Africans by 2030 Regulation,Tax & Compliance 575 mobile lines, 21 bank accounts shut down as war-torn African nation combats terror financing News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40884/575-mobile-lines-21-bank-accounts-shut-down-as-war-torn-african-nation-combats-terror-financing The government has dismantled illicit financial channels, including deactivation of mobile numbers, freezing bank accounts, and shutting merchant accounts. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Bribery in SA and the duty of companies to act News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40876/bribery-in-sa-and-the-duty-of-companies-to-act New law means corporates need to be proactive. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Central bank cracks down on son of Algeria’s richest man News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40868/central-bank-cracks-down-on-son-of-algeriaamprsquos-richest-man Omar Rebrab barred from business roles as Algeria’s central bank enforces freeze amid misconduct probe. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Reserve Bank clarifies sanctions on major South African and international banks News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40870/reserve-bank-clarifies-sanctions-on-major-south-african-and-international-banks The PA has been working in tandem with several government agencies to help South Africa get off the listing, which has coincided with administrative sanction being imposed on the banks, including fines. Regulation,Tax & Compliance African Development Bank provides €120 million partial credit guarantee to back sustainability-linked loan for Mota-Engil Africa News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40855/african-development-bank-provides-ampeuro120-million-partial-credit-guarantee-to-back-sustainability-linked-loan-for-mota-engil-africa The company’s robust pipeline includes projects in the transport, mining, water, and urban infrastructure sectors Regulation,Tax & Compliance Ghana sees economic recovery backed by policy coordination: central bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40860/ghana-sees-economic-recovery-backed-by-policy-coordination-central-bank The governor said that the outcomes are more than just statistical improvements but mark a restoration of macroeconomic credibility. Regulation,Tax & Compliance South African and Middle Eastern employers urged to review and adapt harassment policies  News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40846/south-african-and-middle-eastern-employers-urged-to-review-and-adapt-harassment-policies Organisations should conduct assessments to ensure managers and workers are not only aware of the existence of such policies but actively implement the values of those policies Regulation,Tax & Compliance Eight banks record N156bn impairment charges News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40850/eight-banks-record-n156bn-impairment-charges The impairment charges, often referred to as loan losses or credit losses, reflect provisions set aside by banks to cover potential defaults and deterioration in the value of their financial assets. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Ecobank commits to environmental sustainability News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40819/ecobank-commits-to-environmental-sustainability Sustainability is at the core of Ecobank’s vision of building a world-class pan-African bank that contributes to the economic development and financial integration of Africa. ESG Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40791/climate-change-has-doubled-the-worldamprsquos-heatwaves The research also identified 67 extreme heat events that were influenced by climate change. ESG South Africa: Standard Bank finances AIIM-backed NOA’s clean power projects News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40775/south-africa-standard-bank-finances-aiim-backed-noaamprsquos-clean-power-projects Through strategic project financing and structured financing solutions, the bank is enabling NOA to rapidly scale its renewable energy portfolio. ESG Absa’s Mauritius unit to nearly quadruple green loans by 2030 News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40760/absaamprsquos-mauritius-unit-to-nearly-quadruple-green-loans-by-2030 Mauritius has set an ambitious target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 to curb the effects of global warming. ESG Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action and ... News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40713/carbon-markets-africa-summit-unlocking-africaamprsquos-carbon-wealth-through-integrity-action-and Carbon markets are quickly becoming one of Africa’s most promising opportunities for climate finance ESG African Development Bank Champions Mission 300, Launches Electricity Regulatory Index at 2025 Africa Energy Forum News Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40706/african-development-bank-champions-mission-300-launches-electricity-regulatory-index-at-2025-africa-energy-forum ringing together governments, utilities, private sector actors, regulators, and development partners, the event provides a critical platform to advance Africa’s energy transformation agenda. ESG South Africa’s Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking strengthens presence in key African markets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40586/south-africaamprsquos-nedbank-corporate-and-investment-banking-strengthens-presence-in-key-african-markets This transaction with Kasada reinforces Nedbank’s commitment to building future-focused infrastructure that advances inclusive growth and environmental stewardship. ESG South Africa’s shift from coal to renewables News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40496/south-africaamprsquos-shift-from-coal-to-renewables They committed to providing South Africa with $8.5 billion (R157 billion) to move away from coal to renewable energy. ESG Doubling down on sustainability commitments: six practical solutions to meet the AI challenge News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40346/doubling-down-on-sustainability-commitments-six-practical-solutions-to-meet-the-ai-challenge Investment in mission-critical infrastructure is fuelling this growth. ESG Nigeria: Firms unveil $500m fund for renewable energy News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/40230/nigeria-firms-unveil-500m-fund-for-renewable-energy This will ensure more reliable and cost-effective power access for Nigerian homes and businesses. ESG