03/13/2017
South African rand-rigging cases could conclude in July
It was cordial but clearly some banks are going to raise objections.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/13/2017
MENA likely to outperform emerging markets in 2017
The survey results show that investors expect MENA earnings to rise by 10 percent in 2017.
03/13/2017
This is what South Africa’s billionaires studied
Some six South African’s appeared on the list the same number as in 2015 while the majority profited from a stronger rand in 2016.
03/13/2017
Abuja sees 600,000 housing gap as luxury real estate rises
The findings also noted that despite the economic recession, the prices of luxury real estate have gone up in Abuja from what they were at the last quarter of 2016
03/13/2017
Navigating tough economic times: ensuring retirement fund members’ weather the storm.
It comprises asset managers with extensive experience who can help South Africans reach their retirement investment goals.
03/13/2017
The rise of a new financial order
There is no doubt that the access, trust and affordability foundation that Hello Paisa has already established in South Africa could further drive the sustainable conversion of this demographic into the formal financial system.
03/12/2017
‘Sanlam has the best footprint in Africa’
Sanlam CEO Ian Kirk speaks about full-year results, a chunky dividend and how political turmoil affected the value of its investments
03/10/2017
Kenya named among hotspots for wealthy trophy home hunters
Interestingly, Kenya is among the top-five most popular second-home locations for Africa’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals
03/10/2017
Who to blame when SA investments go sour? Life company Sanlam points finger at Jacob Zuma
We expect the challenging operating environment and economic climate to persist in 2017
03/09/2017
Dubai real estate firm woos Kenya’s high net worth investors with luxury apartments
This is a Sh22.5-billion development set for completion at the end of 2017 and comprises serviced apartments.
03/09/2017
These are the richest billionaires in South Africa in 2017
South Africa, as has been the case for several years, is represented by six billionaires, who mostly profited from a stronger rand in 2016, as indicated below.
03/09/2017
Bank earnings growth hits 7-year low
EY analysis shows low growth in advances and assets weigh on banks.
03/09/2017
Africa whistleblowers' initiative launches in Senegal
The organisation's researchers say just seven African countries have laws to protect whistleblowers
03/08/2017
MENA insurance markets resilient despite headwinds
The insurance markets of the Middle East and North Africa are expected to weather the region’s continued economic slowdown and geopolitical instability
03/08/2017
These are the richest and poorest countries in the world
Whether a country’s citizens are wealthy, we want to understand how much they are able to buy.
03/08/2017
Asset manager goes against the grain by upping its stake in two Nigerian banks
“We try not to get caught up with what you might call ‘popular sentiment’ – whether that is positive or negative.”
03/08/2017
What the 2017 South African budget review means for pension funds
The National Treasury will also engage with the Financial Services Board to find a sustainable policy solution to the challenge of unclaimed benefits.
03/08/2017
What you should know before investing offshore
What should your starting point be? And where do you find the data to support your decision and ensure that you are getting your desired exposure?
03/07/2017
Alternatives: Sub-Saharan surge
From a top-down perspective, several countries in Africa have a young demographic.
03/07/2017
Banking dispute puts South African investment at risk
The timing is not good.