Managers of Wealth Africa

South Africa Plans Return to Islamic Market to Plug Budget Gap

The rand sukuk would also set a benchmark for local corporate issuers to tap the market, according to the National Treasury.

The luxury labels coming out of Africa

Ms Leles consciously places the brand's heritage at the heart of its identity, heavily marketing the origins of her gems in contrast to other jewellers.

You can trust AIICO, MD assures

“Over the years, we have remained dedicated to developing our people, strengthening our operational efficiency, and building trusting relationships with our clients and partners."

A closer look at impact investing

Impact investing may be forecast to grow to more than $300 billion by 2020, but even that would be a small fraction of the $2.9 trillion or so that will likely be managed by private-equity firms worldwide in 2020.

Barclays Africa to return to its ABSA roots

“This is a critical period in which we will need to complete our separation from Plc, build and scale new capabilities, and rebuild our organisational and cultural foundations to capture growth.”

SA could score $4bn chunk of Africa's huge banking potential

Experts at McKinsey say if banks across Africa can tap into this and ride on consumer preferences for digital platforms to roll out digital service delivery channels, there will be massive revenue increase prospects.

Kenyan banks among world’s most profitable

The caps are however expected to adversely affect the lenders’ profitability for 2017, without changing Kenya’s ranking in ROE globally.

Zim insurance sector set for rebound

The former Old Mutual Zimbabwe chief executive noted that insurance companies and pensions funds have funded many developments nationwide

Roaring to life: Growth and innovation in African retail banking

Nearly 300 million Africans are banked today, a number that could rise to 450 million in 5 years.

Digital credit scoring is paving the way to more affordable microloans in East Africa

Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in the region charge their borrowers notoriously high interest rates, often up to 30% per year.

GEP’s “Global Best Award” to Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

The Global Energy Parliament is pleased to announce that its Global Best Award for Protection of Natural Wealth goes to Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, GCSK., CSK., PhD., DSc., President of the Republic of Mauritius.

‘Why most private estates are not being occupied in Lagos, Ogun suburbs’

Actually, most of the people that bought land, bought it for investment purpose

The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards

Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled

Uduanu: It is Time to Relax Pension Fund Investment Guidelines

The guidelines have been finalised and it is taking a while to get micro pensions going because micro pension is unlike the regular pensions.

Ripples of discontent shake Gulf and Western investors in Africa

Djibouti’s ousting of DP World from Doraleh was linked to long-standing disagreements between the two sides and growing Chinese influence

Retail is future of banking, says Diamond Bank CEO

He spoke during an interview with journalists in Lagos.

Why Diamond Bank closed W’African operations - Dozie

“To achieve the development within the banking system, we need funds and capital. Without plan to raise capital from the stock market or anywhere, there is the need for us to maximise what we have to perform bigger in operations than being big witho

On a mission to build Africa's largest venture capital fund

The journey has not been a bed of roses for the Mofikoe-Thembekwayo team, he says.

How to market to the ultra rich

While a drive around some of South Africa’s leafiest suburbs might have most of us thinking that the country is awash in HNWIs, it’s interesting to note that the actual number of US Dollar millionaires situated within the 1.2 million square ki

Decline in political uncertainty to boost Kenya's GDP growth

The report provides a regional overview, and focuses on South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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