Managers of Wealth Africa

Five Reasons Why Investors Are Moving Capital Into Commercial Real Estate in Emerging Markets

Below are the five major factors that characterize the prevalent bullishness in commercial real estate of so many emerging economies globally.

Global Fund management fees negotiations to benefit Zim

Government has been receiving its grants through the UNDP since 2008

Somaliland: Islamic or Conventional Banking which Model is for Development?

The Somaliland Parliament is currently debating which modality to adopt in terms of the financial sector.

Traders’ attitude slows Ghana’s RMB trading venture

The value of bilateral trade between Ghana and China reached 6.6 billion U.S Dollars by the end of 2015

How much money you need to be an ‘average Joe’ in South Africa

Net assets, or your net worth, includes everything you own of significance, held against your debts.

SA and Nigeria need to work on stability, warns African Development Bank

The bank argues there is potential for an agricultural boom in Africa but it all hinges on Nigeria and SA

Foreign investors perk up on prospects for SA

Merrill Lynch conference highlights positive shift among foreigners and local fund managers

South Africa commits to working with Nigeria for a better Africa

As both countries move towards the regeneration of the African continent they both could play an important role as the two major countries with leading economies.

Bulletin warns UK's Brexit process could hit SA banks' balance sheets

One of the strengths of SA's banks is that they are not very dependent on foreign funding, unlike banks in many other emerging markets.

Rand Rally Seen Fading by Old Mutual as Political Risk Lingers

The rand may weaken to 14.13 per dollar by the end of 2017

R250 billion to transform ownership of SA’s banking sector

According to figures presented to parliament’s standing committee on finance.

Premium Pension pays N118bn benefit to pensioners

We are in a retail business and pension business is a business we have to do with individuals.

Bigwigs lose big in Fleming takeover deal

According to a filing with the Competition Authority, Fleming is equally owned by 21st Holdings through Robert Fleming Botswana Holdings (RFH) and Starfish Private Limited.

Structural Issues Mount as South Africa's Economy Slides Into Recession

The structural inefficiency of the economy has exacerbated during the past year as social tensions

De Beers Buys Out LVMH Retail Partner

Whereas Forevermark is a De Beers brand carried by other retailers, DBDJ is a separate stand-alone retail business.

Africa's youngest billionaire Wins Africa CEO of the Year

This category was created at last year's Forum, to recognize a promising young African business leader under 45 years old.

Gulf nations driving foreign investment in Africa, says Dubai Chamber

Organisations from the Gulf region have invested around $30 billion in Africa’s infrastructure projects over the last decade, according to latest figures from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The African Billionaires 2017

There are 25 African billionaires this year, up from 24 last year.

Sanlam dialling up on Africa

Expansion in emerging markets expected to reduce dominance of SA

Destination: Africa

Robust due diligence will also be essential, especially when representing banks.

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