Managers of Wealth Africa

Low growth poses risk to SA’s credit rating

The low economic growth rate is presenting headwinds to the domestic banking sector and has put the country’s sovereign credit rating at risk

From cows to cars: Where this insurer sees potential in Africa

Liberty, which is majority owned by South Africa’s Standard Bank, currently offers its short-term and life insurance products in nine countries outside of South Africa.

Skye Bank Said to Sell Units Outside Nigeria to Bolster Cash

Skye Bank had a CAR of 12 percent at the end of 2015.

In the aftermath of Kenya's new banking law

Laying off of workers has since led to a problem of unemployment and hence increased cases of robbery as a means of getting money for sustenance.

SA’s slow growth to weigh on banks - Moody’s

Moody’s said the sluggish economic growth forecast by the government would pose challenges

FNB clients fast ditching branches for digital

That’s a quarter of a century back in their lives.

StanChart Kenya banks on wealth arm to boost income

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is banking on its wealth management arm to cover for revenue drop

South African banks' problem loans to rise, says Moody’s

South Africa's challenging economic environment is likely to lead to a rise in problem loans at the country's four biggest bank

Climate investment opportunities are out there

Governments can encourage appetite for investment in clean energy

Moody’s warns SA’s top banks on loans

The subdued South African economy will restrain their lending growth and make it harder for borrowers, especially households, to service their debt repayments

Business Nigerian Banks to Start Losing Money

They may find the last part of the year tougher, especially if Nigeria continues to hold the naira.

Illicit financial movements put SA under threat

A transaction is illicit when the funds are illegally earned, transferred or utilised.

South Africa is facing a trip to a junk credit rating, but it's not all doom and gloom

As a result, analysts are all but counting the months until South Africa's rating gives way.

Developed markets continue to lead, says Barclays Wealth

The new research focuses on providing investment advice and recommendations to investors around the world, including the MENA region.

This is how many rich executives would leave South Africa without a second thought

The report found that prospects for executives are positive, with the businessmen and women feeling generally confident that they will be fairly compensated

SA, Zimbabwe cement economic ties

South Africa and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation across numerous fields

How Giving Nigerians Access To Home Ownership Credit Can Make Wealth Creation Easier

The strengthening of primary mortgage banks is a key example and has been supported by other sound credit policies

Half of Banking Customers Globally Now Using FinTech Firms Finds World FinTech Report 2017

The inaugural report quantifies and tracks customer response to the rise of FinTechs, includes the views of financial services industry executives at both FinTech firms and traditional financial institutions2, and summarizes how innovation is key in the e

Executives to meet in SA for Zambia business forum

The business forum is intended to demonstrate Zambia’s renewed commitment to economic partnerships

Absence of women on boards harming businesses - Esua-Mensah

The research, an initiative of the International Finance Corporation in collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School and the Swiss Cooperation, aims to strengthen corporate governance practices in Ghana.

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