Managers of Wealth - Africa http://africa.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:03:05 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://africa.managersofwealth.com/ http://africa.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Africa KohanaPHP FirstBank emerges best private bank for sustainable investment in Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38408/firstbank-emerges-best-private-bank-for-sustainable-investment-in-africa The Bank has remained consistent in reinventing itself, enabling success through the years of its existence for the last 130 years Wealth and Asset Management RMB Private Bank wins big at the 2024 Euromoney Private Banking Awards News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38412/rmb-private-bank-wins-big-at-the-2024-euromoney-private-banking-awards RMB Private Bank named SA’s Best Private Bank for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals for the second consecutive year Wealth and Asset Management South Africa has lost over 11,000 millionaires News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38363/south-africa-has-lost-over-11000-millionaires HNWIs are defined in the report as individuals with “liquid, investable wealth” exceeding US$1 million (~R19 million at current rates). Wealth and Asset Management Stanbic IBTC Bank wins big at the 2024 Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards News Aggregation Team Monday, April 08, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38309/stanbic-ibtc-bank-wins-big-at-the-2024-euromoney-global-private-banking-awards These awards recognise institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance in providing clients with superior advice, service and solutions. Wealth and Asset Management StanChart ties up with Old Mutual for wealth platform News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38292/stanchart-ties-up-with-old-mutual-for-wealth-platform The partnership is looking to expand in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Wealth and Asset Management How long you would need to work to become one of the richest people in South Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 04, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38285/how-long-you-would-need-to-work-to-become-one-of-the-richest-people-in-south-africa The richest man in the world, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault – $223 billion (R4.1 trillion) – is also in the luxury goods business. Wealth and Asset Management RMB Private Bank wins big at the Euromoney AwardsOnce again named as the best private bank for ultra-high-net-worth Individuals in SA. News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 02, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38267/rmb-private-bank-wins-big-at-the-euromoney-awardsonce-again-named-as-the-best-private-bank-for-ultra-high-net-worth-individuals-in-sa The awards recognise the achievements of the world’s top private banking and wealth management institutions in client service, product innovation, and commitment to the industry. Wealth and Asset Management FNB awarded Africa’s best international private bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38244/fnb-awarded-africaamprsquos-best-international-private-bank This is the second consecutive year FNB is receiving the award from Euromoney. Wealth and Asset Management R37 million payout for South Africa’s richest man News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38204/r37-million-payout-for-south-africaamprsquos-richest-man Despite the massive drop in total earnings, the group maintained its interim dividend at 80 cents per share. Wealth and Asset Management Digital innovation in wealth management News Aggregation Team Friday, March 15, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38180/digital-innovation-in-wealth-management Since the financial crisis hit the markets in 2008, the sector has experienced massive changes, and the pandemic has only accelerated the pace of these changes. Wealth and Asset Management Barclays appoints Head of M&A EMEA News Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38391/barclays-appoints-head-of-mampampa-emea He will bring to the Barclays franchise a wealth of knowledge and deep expertise in acting for large cap Corporates and Financial Sponsors that will be pivotal in helping the bank capitalise on the recovering M&A market. Executive Moves First Bank appoints Alebiosu as MD News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38397/first-bank-appoints-alebiosu-as-md Alebiosu’s academic credentials further enrich his professional profile. Executive Moves IQ-EQ appoints new Managing Director for Mauritius and new Chief Commercial Officer for Africa, India and Middle East News Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38366/iq-eq-appoints-new-managing-director-for-mauritius-and-new-chief-commercial-officer-for-africa-india-and-middle-east Pazani Vaitilingon, Head of Funds, Mauritius will succeed Rehma in the role of Chief Commercial Officer, Africa, India and Middle East. Executive Moves Herbert Smith Freehills boosts competition and antitrust offering with director appointment in Johannesburg News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38367/herbert-smith-freehills-boosts-competition-and-antitrust-offering-with-director-appointment-in-johannesburg His practice also includes other regulatory fields such as advertising, postal, gambling as well as consumer protection. Executive Moves MS Re aims to expand EMEA property and casualty business News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38358/ms-re-aims-to-expand-emea-property-and-casualty-business He will be responsible for leading the operational and growth strategy for MS Reinsurance’s mature and growth markets in the region. Executive Moves Ex-Redington research head and Baillie Gifford director join Jennison News Aggregation Team Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38341/ex-redington-research-head-and-baillie-gifford-director-join-jennison Nick Samuels takes on an EMEA-focused position, with the PGIM subsidiary also hiring former fund manager Stephen Corr for a business post. Executive Moves Accel-KKR Welcomes Tim Sherwin to Entersekt Board News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 10, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38318/accel-kkr-welcomes-tim-sherwin-to-entersekt-board This appointment coincides with Entersekt’s acquisition of Modirum 3D Secure solutions in December 2023. Executive Moves Eterna gets new CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, April 08, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38308/eterna-gets-new-ceo Prior to this, he served as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Oando Plc during its transformation from downstream to upstream and gas. Executive Moves PIC finally appoints a new CFO News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38297/pic-finally-appoints-a-new-cfo Despite the ruling of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration that Matshepo More’s role of CFO should be reinstated. Executive Moves Provenir name senior sales exec, Middle East, Africa, and Turkey News Team Thursday, April 04, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38284/provenir-name-senior-sales-exec-middle-east-africa-and-turkey This appointment reflects the company's growing success and rising demand for its products and services across the region. Executive Moves Former MASLOC CEO jailed 10 years in absentia for causing financial loss to the State News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38365/former-masloc-ceo-jailed-10-years-in-absentia-for-causing-financial-loss-to-the-state Her accomplice, Daniel Axim, also a former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the same Institution, was also incarcerated for five years in hard labour. Legal RAF and its chair and CEO avoid being declared in contempt of court News Aggregation Team Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38346/raf-and-its-chair-and-ceo-avoid-being-declared-in-contempt-of-court Judge Wanless ordered the RAF to accept delivery “forthwith on 22 March 2024 before close of business” of Mabule’s documents Legal Binance chief: FG contacts INTERPOL, soldiers held over detainee’s escape News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38241/binance-chief-fg-contacts-interpol-soldiers-held-over-detaineeamprsquos-escape The escape shocked security agencies Legal Former Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar files Sh4.3bn suit over ouster News Aggregation Team Monday, March 25, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38230/former-scangroup-ceo-bharat-thakrar-files-sh43bn-suit-over-ouster WPP, he alleges, gave Airtel Africa further defamatory and false statements Legal Ex-Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste dead News Aggregation Team Friday, March 22, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38226/ex-steinhoff-ceo-markus-jooste-dead Among the allegations against him, he was accused of insider trading and fraudulently booking proceeds from fake transactions at Steinhoff units between 2011 and 2015. Legal EFCC obtains order to track Nigerians transacting on Binance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38199/efcc-obtains-order-to-track-nigerians-transacting-on-binance The court handed down the order following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC demanding information about Nigerians trading on Binance. Legal Unregistered agents face arrest in war on tax-evading landlords News Aggregation Team Monday, March 18, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38194/unregistered-agents-face-arrest-in-war-on-tax-evading-landlords The Estate Agents Act requires practitioners to register with the board and be issued with an annual practising certificate. Legal Shea butter, others from Nigeria below global standards, says WTO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 06, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38131/shea-butter-others-from-nigeria-below-global-standards-says-wto The shea tree, native to the savannas of West Africa, produces the shea nut. Legal Court bars KRC from paying Sh2.75bn to two law firms News Aggregation Team Monday, February 19, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38036/court-bars-krc-from-paying-sh275bn-to-two-law-firms It is on this parcel of land where the modern Syokimau Railways Station (SGR) terminus is built. Legal Court reinstates regulations on credit reference bureaus News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 15, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38020/court-reinstates-regulations-on-credit-reference-bureaus The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) moved to the Court of Appeal contending that the entire credit information-sharing framework had been thrown into disarray as the regulator cannot enforce or implement the regulations. Legal Ghanaians show little interest even as governments spend some $184m on spyware News Aggregation Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38424/ghanaians-show-little-interest-even-as-governments-spend-some-184m-on-spyware Some of the technologies also include facial and car number plate recognition. FinTech Steady rise in the value of e-payment transactions News Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38413/steady-rise-in-the-value-of-e-payment-transactions The value of electronic transactions has been on an upward trend since Jul ’23. FinTech Modest m/m growth in broadband connections News Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38392/modest-mm-growth-in-broadband-connections This follows a modest decline of -2.7% m/m in January. FinTech AI and digital innovation to continue driving banking in Africa - KPMG survey News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38394/ai-and-digital-innovation-to-continue-driving-banking-in-africa-kpmg-survey Africa was currently poised to be the second fastest-growing regional economy FinTech Interoperability issues pose setback to SA’s open banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38326/interoperability-issues-pose-setback-to-saamprsquos-open-banking The report provides insights into the dynamic payment landscape of SA, highlighting challenges and opportunities. FinTech Renew Capital makes debut investment in Ghana, backing local digital bank Affinity News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38332/renew-capital-makes-debut-investment-in-ghana-backing-local-digital-bank-affinity Before launching the new tech fund in February 2023, the firm launched the Renew Venture Lab Fund series for early-stage tech companies, which took a "founder first" approach. FinTech Digital trade protocol for Africa News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38293/digital-trade-protocol-for-africa Why it matters, what’s in it, and what’s still missing. FinTech Ghana said to have potential to be technology-driven economy in five years News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38295/ghana-said-to-have-potential-to-be-technology-driven-economy-in-five-years On Artificial Intelligence, Mr Larbi said it is the future and businesses needed to embrace it as it help them in rendering their tasks efficiently FinTech ACI Worldwide and Arab Financial Services Look to Drive Payments Modernisation Across MEA Region News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 03, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38275/aci-worldwide-and-arab-financial-services-look-to-drive-payments-modernisation-across-mea-region The company provides numerous groundbreaking, end-to-end digital payment products, services and solutions to banks and merchant groups. FinTech Nigerian fintech, Thepeer shuts down News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 02, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38271/nigerian-fintech-thepeer-shuts-down It hoped to connect wallets across over 400 fintechs across the continent to enable payments. FinTech How much you would have if you invested R1,000 in Capitec, FirstRand, Nedbank, and more in January News Aggregation Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38423/how-much-you-would-have-if-you-invested-r1000-in-capitec-firstrand-nedbank-and-more-in-january The two biggest JSE-listed banks—FirstRand and Standard Bank—saw their share prices drop by double-digit percentages between 1 January and 24 April 2024. Retail Banking BCEAO confronts tough choices on commercial bank refinancing amid liquidity challenges News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38399/bceao-confronts-tough-choices-on-commercial-bank-refinancing-amid-liquidity-challenges In a report released on April 17, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted these risks within the sub-region. Retail Banking Standard Bank Ranked As Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand For A Third Consecutive Year News Aggregation Team Monday, April 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38388/standard-bank-ranked-as-africaamprsquos-most-valuable-banking-brand-for-a-third-consecutive-year The world’s top 500 most valuable and strongest banking brands are included in the annual Brand Finance Banking 500 ranking. Retail Banking New bank in South Africa gets the green light News Aggregation Team Friday, April 19, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38375/new-bank-in-south-africa-gets-the-green-light Old Mutual noted it would now formally transition from ‘bank build mode’ and enter into a strict and rigorous industry testing phase with selected bank partners. Retail Banking Wema Bank Launches Anti-Fraud Campaign to Protect Customers News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38370/wema-bank-launches-anti-fraud-campaign-to-protect-customers No fraudster is safe with Wema Bank Retail Banking Fidelity Bank Reports N124.26bn Profit, Declares N0.60 Final Dividend News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38371/fidelity-bank-reports-n12426bn-profit-declares-n060-final-dividend Our performance in 2023 is an attestation of our capacity to deliver superior returns to shareholders despite the difficulties in our operating environment. Retail Banking Technology behind SA’s leading banking apps News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38359/technology-behind-saamprsquos-leading-banking-apps Online banking customers are increasingly favouring biometric identification processes in their digital banking, as opposed to cumbersome, lengthy login experiences. Retail Banking The biggest type of banking fraud in South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38344/the-biggest-type-of-banking-fraud-in-south-africa South Africa was the only country in the study to see money or gift card fraud as the number one type of fraud. Retail Banking Zenith Bank’s after-tax profit triples to N676.9bn News Aggregation Team Friday, April 12, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38334/zenith-bankamprsquos-after-tax-profit-triples-to-n6769bn The bank said that notwithstanding the 32 percent growth in operating expenses in 2023, its cost-to-income ratio improved significantly Retail Banking Mastercard and Equity Bank join forces to enhance cross border money transfers in Kenya News Team Friday, April 12, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38337/mastercard-and-equity-bank-join-forces-to-enhance-cross-border-money-transfers-in-kenya This initiative is poised to have a profound impact on various stakeholders Retail Banking “World Bank is Creditor of 29% of Mozambique’s External Debt” – Report News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38406/ampldquoworld-bank-is-creditor-of-29-of-mozambiqueamprsquos-external-debtamprdquo-ampndash-report It appears to be maintaining a stabilisation trend, not least because the stock has not returned to the comparatively high levels of 2021 Investment Banking Stanbic Bank is joint arranger for Letshego Ghana’s GHS 500m bond programme News Aggregation Team Monday, April 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38384/stanbic-bank-is-joint-arranger-for-letshego-ghanaamprsquos-ghs-500m-bond-programme In the finance world, particularly in the business of lending and borrowing, trust serves as the cornerstone of every interaction with all stakeholders, from clients to investors. Investment Banking Abdullahi Adan: Banker leads Kenya's first shariah-compliant investment bank at SIB News Aggregation Team Friday, January 19, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/37861/abdullahi-adan-banker-leads-kenyaamp039s-first-shariah-compliant-investment-bank-at-sib For me, it has been a really good learning experience in terms of the new markets, dynamics and the culture which is quite different from Kenya. Investment Banking Northern Trust Grows Front Office Solutions Business in EMEA Market News Team Monday, September 11, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/37103/northern-trust-grows-front-office-solutions-business-in-emea-market Northern Trust Front Office Solutions builds momentum in EMEA amidst growing demand for more diversified portfolios Investment Banking Deutsche Bank supports better infrastructure across Tanzania News Team Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/36791/deutsche-bank-supports-better-infrastructure-across-tanzania Announced the close of a 450 million euro 7-year lending facility to the Ministry of Finance of the United Republic of Tanzania Investment Banking Euromoney Awards: Chapel Hill Denham Named Best Investment Bank in Nigeria News Aggregation Team Friday, July 14, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/36759/euromoney-awards-chapel-hill-denham-named-best-investment-bank-in-nigeria This award is a testament to our strong commitment to delivering results and a relentless pursuit of excellence to meet the needs of stakeholders within our ecosystem. Investment Banking Investment bank advises FG on economic growth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 06, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/36524/investment-bank-advises-fg-on-economic-growth Osunkoya added that it was very crucial to examine the support mechanisms provided to farmers by both the monetary and fiscal authorities. Investment Banking European Investment Bank eyes more investments in Uganda News Aggregation Team Monday, May 29, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/36464/european-investment-bank-eyes-more-investments-in-uganda Outside the EU, the Bank supports projects through its specialized and dedicated arm known as EIB Global. Investment Banking FBNQuest Hosts Fireside Chat on Maximising Partnership for Value Creation News Team Friday, April 28, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/36284/fbnquest-hosts-fireside-chat-on-maximising-partnership-for-value-creation Payday is a neo-bank committed to helping Africans transact globally. Investment Banking Understanding Asset Management and Investment Banking: Similarities & Differences News Team Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/36209/understanding-asset-management-and-investment-banking-similarities-ampamp-differences Investment banking on the other hand involves assisting businesses raise money through selling equity Investment Banking African business leaders converge on Lagos for leadership awards News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38400/african-business-leaders-converge-on-lagos-for-leadership-awards Ndukwe added that the summit would also feature training, networking, presentations, and the awards ceremony, where outstanding brands will be recognised. Alternative Investments Modest q/q rise in external debt News Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38404/modest-qq-rise-in-external-debt Based on standardised metrics, the total external debt is equivalent to c.16.6% of 2023 GDP. Alternative Investments Brazil signs Lusophone Compact agreement to boost private sector in Africa News Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38407/brazil-signs-lusophone-compact-agreement-to-boost-private-sector-in-africa Brazil engages Africa with its heart—Adesina Alternative Investments Domestic debt stock still on the rise News Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38393/domestic-debt-stock-still-on-the-rise The sharp y/y rise in the FGN’s debt profile can be attributed to the inclusion of the securitized ways Alternative Investments South Africa's Capitec Bank reports 16% rise in FY profit News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38395/south-africaamp039s-capitec-bank-reports-16-rise-in-fy-profit Capitec said it began relaxing its credit-granting criteria in late 2021 Alternative Investments The rand could hit R21.40 to the dollar in 2024, warns Investec News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38398/the-rand-could-hit-r2140-to-the-dollar-in-2024-warns-investec Domestically, risk aversion is high ahead of the May 29th elections. Alternative Investments Ghana deal with bondholders 'a matter of time', says IMF official News Aggregation Team Monday, April 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38386/ghana-deal-with-bondholders-amp039a-matter-of-timeamp039-says-imf-official The cocoa-, gold- and oil-producing country turned to the IMF for financial support in 2022 Alternative Investments Warning for retirees in South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, April 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38389/warning-for-retirees-in-south-africa This protects one’s capital while ensuring that the bulk of the money can keep growing over the long term. Alternative Investments Businesses in South Africa are struggling with the ‘new normal’ News Aggregation Team Monday, April 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38390/businesses-in-south-africa-are-struggling-with-the-amplsquonew-normalamprsquo One major shock could have the potential to push these businesses over the edge. Alternative Investments Big shake-up coming for the JSE in South Africa News Aggregation Team Friday, April 19, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38376/big-shake-up-coming-for-the-jse-in-south-africa South Africa’s main stock exchange has been losing listings as companies grapple with difficult regulatory and funding conditions, making it less attractive to raise capital through initial public offerings. Alternative Investments Record cocoa prices and the unfair chocolate value chain – meet the entrepreneurs working to change things News Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38417/record-cocoa-prices-and-the-unfair-chocolate-value-chain-ampndash-meet-the-entrepreneurs-working-to-change-things The cocoa industry in some ways has itself to blame. Comment, Analysis & Research 2024 EY Global Wealth Management Industry Report News Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38418/2024-ey-global-wealth-management-industry-report Rethinking the how Comment, Analysis & Research South Africa kisses another 138 businesses goodbye – with more pain expected News Aggregation Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38422/south-africa-kisses-another-138-businesses-goodbye-ampndash-with-more-pain-expected Liquidations of close corporations decreased by 17 cases year-on-year, while liquidations of companies decreased by 13 cases. Comment, Analysis & Research Creative Firms Suffer Setback as MTN Group Appoints M&C Saatchi Abel News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38414/creative-firms-suffer-setback-as-mtn-group-appoints-mampampc-saatchi-abel The statement further indicated that the business would be executed in partnership with all the African affiliates of the pan- African marketing services firm across the continent. Comment, Analysis & Research This is the average take-home pay in South Africa right now – with some positive signs News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38415/this-is-the-average-take-home-pay-in-south-africa-right-now-ampndash-with-some-positive-signs The average nominal BTPI in Q1 2024 compared to the corresponding quarter one year earlier showed a 6.2% increase. Comment, Analysis & Research Capitec CEO scores massive R65 million payday News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38402/capitec-ceo-scores-massive-r65-million-payday In its financial results for the full year ending 28 February 2023, Capitec showed strong growth despite the challenging environment within South Africa. Comment, Analysis & Research A m/m decrease in FAAC disbursements News Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38403/a-mm-decrease-in-faac-disbursements Given that the expansion in FAAC disbursements was mainly due to gains from currency depreciation Comment, Analysis & Research ‘Sad picture’ for South Africa’s economy News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38368/amplsquosad-pictureamprsquo-for-south-africaamprsquos-economy A sad picture being painted on the South African economy, where its GDP growth rate Comment, Analysis & Research Dark clouds gather for South Africa as IMF cuts growth outlook News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38360/dark-clouds-gather-for-south-africa-as-imf-cuts-growth-outlook The government has taken some measures to address these problems Comment, Analysis & Research IMF reviews Nigeria’s economic growth to 3.3% News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38362/imf-reviews-nigeriaamprsquos-economic-growth-to-33 The updated forecast marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous 3.0 per cent growth prediction published in the IMF’s January 2024 World Economic Outlook. Comment, Analysis & Research PwC marks decade of strategic consulting News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38416/pwc-marks-decade-of-strategic-consulting It was also to help clients translate this advice into tangible actions by marshaling PwC’s diverse community of solvers. Tax Critical tax deadline fast approaching – a first for South Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38372/critical-tax-deadline-fast-approaching-ampndash-a-first-for-south-africa The annual third-party data submission season starts in April and closes on 31 Tax Sars knows what’s happening in your bank account News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38373/sars-knows-whatamprsquos-happening-in-your-bank-account Discrepancies between declarations and deposits may result in additional tax and penalties. Tax 35 illegal tax collectors facing prosecution, says Benue IRS News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38353/35-illegal-tax-collectors-facing-prosecution-says-benue-irs Agena lamented the activities of illegal tax collectors in the state, noting that most of them had the backing of prominent individuals. Tax Important Vat principles clarified in Capitec case News Aggregation Team Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38345/important-vat-principles-clarified-in-capitec-case Capitec borrows money as part of its business. Tax Government won’t overburden Ghanaians with taxes – Finance Minister News Aggregation Team Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38348/government-wonamprsquot-overburden-ghanaians-with-taxes-ampndash-finance-minister He indicated that there was an urgent need to increase revenue in line with the implementation of the $3 billion loan-support programme Tax Think twice before taking on SARS in court News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 10, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38321/think-twice-before-taking-on-sars-in-court “This strategy has been implemented over several years and is continually producing better results each fiscal year.” Tax Sh75bn tax bill stalls M-Pesa split from Safaricom News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38298/sh75bn-tax-bill-stalls-m-pesa-split-from-safaricom Discussions about the split have taken years, with Safaricom pushing for an international reorganisation so as to avoid paying taxes on the transaction. Tax SARS has South Africa’s banks in its crosshairs News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 04, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38286/sars-has-south-africaamprsquos-banks-in-its-crosshairs The tax authority in December instituted legal proceedings against lender and financial services group Tax Debt service devours 84pc equivalent of tax revenue News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 04, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38288/debt-service-devours-84pc-equivalent-of-tax-revenue The rise in debt service costs comes when the country is struggling to grow tax revenue, meaning a thinner spending on development that drives economic growth and also more borrowing to run government. Tax UAE, Kenya join hands to boost digital cooperation News Aggregation Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38419/uae-kenya-join-hands-to-boost-digital-cooperation Kenya has become increasingly attractive to data centre providers, driven by growing demand for cloud services, improved business conditions Regulation,Tax & Compliance UAE-Kenya deals: ADQ to establish investment framework News Aggregation Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38420/uae-kenya-deals-adq-to-establish-investment-framework In 2023, non-oil trade between the UAE and Kenya rose by 26.4 percent year-on-year to $3.1bn Regulation,Tax & Compliance Stanbic IBTC Holdings to raise N550bn via debt, rights issue News Aggregation Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38421/stanbic-ibtc-holdings-to-raise-n550bn-via-debt-rights-issue Several players in the banking sector have announced plans to raise additional capital to meet the new capital requirements of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Shareholders approve $1.5bn capital raising for Access Holdings News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38409/shareholders-approve-15bn-capital-raising-for-access-holdings The shareholders also ratified the appointments of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Olusegun Ogbonnewo, and Ojinika Olaghere as Non-Executive Directors. Regulation,Tax & Compliance ‘CBN’s moves to stabilise naira laudable’ News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38410/amplsquocbnamprsquos-moves-to-stabilise-naira-laudableamprsquo The President and his cabinet must show the determination to implement change and renew the hope of Nigerians. Regulation,Tax & Compliance IMF Mission to Visit Mozambique Next Month to Assess Macroeconomic Situation News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38411/imf-mission-to-visit-mozambique-next-month-to-assess-macroeconomic-situation The government is going to discuss in detail the possibility of mobilising resources to strengthen economic resilience, especially in the province of Cabo Delgado Regulation,Tax & Compliance CBN sells $10,000 to each BDC at N1,021/$ News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38401/cbn-sells-10000-to-each-bdc-at-n1021 This marks the second such intervention this month by the apex bank. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Reserve Bank adds new measures that will impact interest rate decisions in South Africa News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38405/reserve-bank-adds-new-measures-that-will-impact-interest-rate-decisions-in-south-africa The PCCI is higher than core inflation, which stood at 4.9% last month. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Africa's $824 billion debt burden, loans hinder its potential, African Development Bank President warns News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38396/africaamp039s-824-billion-debt-burden-loans-hinder-its-potential-african-development-bank-president-warns He said the continent would pay $74 billion in debt service payments this year alone, a sharp increase from $17 billion in 2010. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Nigerian banks set for aggressive dividend payouts amid new capital rules – EY News Aggregation Team Monday, April 22, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38383/nigerian-banks-set-for-aggressive-dividend-payouts-amid-new-capital-rules-ampndash-ey With the latest recapitalisation exercise by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the subsequent exclusion of retained earnings from minimum capital, banks in Nigeria need at least N4 trillion to remain in business. Regulation,Tax & Compliance Ghana told to industrialise before investing in solar andother renewables News Aggregation Team Friday, April 12, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38339/ghana-told-to-industrialise-before-investing-in-solar-andother-renewables Mr Amoako-Baah said the country required “conventional plants” as baseload to guarantee reliable supply of power for industries. ESG China could drive Africa's renewable energy revolution, report says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 03, 2024 1:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38277/china-could-drive-africaamp039s-renewable-energy-revolution-report-says Beijing has emerged as the continent's biggest bilateral trading partner since the start of the century and has financed billions of dollars worth of large-scale infrastructure projects ESG Austrian expertise in renewable energy could benefit Africa News Team Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38210/austrian-expertise-in-renewable-energy-could-benefit-africa The meeting was attended by the Bank Group’s Executive Director for Austria, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Argentina Takaaki Nomoto. ESG Firm offers six simple climate solutions for Nigeria News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38166/firm-offers-six-simple-climate-solutions-for-nigeria Interestingly, in 2023, some of the States in Nigeria were involved in tree-planting initiatives ESG Electricity needs in Africa require infrastructure investment News Team Thursday, March 07, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38139/electricity-needs-in-africa-require-infrastructure-investment The ECA has therefore been working with African countries to enhance their PPPs for infrastructure development and industrialisation. ESG South African solar startup raises R150 million in funding News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38085/south-african-solar-startup-raises-r150-million-in-funding South Africa has been facing a crippling energy crisis, as issues at state-owned power utility Eskom have caused the country to face daily blackouts. ESG German fund offers Sh42bn grant for Africa hydrogen projects News Aggregation Team Monday, February 19, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38034/german-fund-offers-sh42bn-grant-for-africa-hydrogen-projects Green hydrogen derivatives include green ammonia used as a feedstock for fertiliser production or as an energy carrier ESG CaixaBank, leading bank on Sustainable Finance in EMEA in 2023, according to the Refinitiv ranking News Team Friday, February 16, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38022/caixabank-leading-bank-on-sustainable-finance-in-emea-in-2023-according-to-the-refinitiv-ranking Sustainability is a pillar of CaixaBank’s 2022-24 Strategic Plan. ESG From Billionaire Businessman to Africa's 'Green Czar' News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/38013/from-billionaire-businessman-to-africaamp039s-amp039green-czaramp039 This marks a significant departure from his origins in oil and gas, spotlighting a future where Africa's vast mineral wealth underpins the worldwide shift to renewable energy and sustainable technologies. ESG Massive solar rollout in South Africa News Aggregation Team Monday, February 12, 2024 12:00 am http://africa.managersofwealth.com/article/37990/massive-solar-rollout-in-south-africa The bounce-back scheme came into effect in 2023, designed to help small businesses and consumers access financing for energy solutions. ESG