Managers of Wealth Africa

Is mobile banking the future of financial services?

Technology in terms of the internet and mobile banking has taken over the retail banking space in and the effect on retail financial services has been significant.

Moody's revises outlook for South African banking system to negative from stable

Challenging economic outlook will strain borrowers' repayment capacity, fuelling increased asset risks

Why South Africa should be worried about the “Brexit”

Opponents of the exit argue that member benefits of the Union and access the to the common market outweigh many of the issues that come with membership.

Trouble brews for African banks

Evidence of the fallout is mounting.

Panama Papers prove bitcoin isn't the problem

Real criminals don't hang out online. They deal in dollars.

Are we still giving traditional banks too much credit?

Data security is undoubtedly a persisting concern, and there is a perception that traditional banks are far more secure than their non-traditional and smaller rivals.

Want to end corruption? Crack down on tax havens.

Offshore havens foster the disintegration of order in the world's poorest countries.

Mara Group top chief moral-boosts emerging local investors

The Ugandan-born entrepreneur started Mara Group that has tentacles in businesses such as real estate, tourism, financial services, information and communications technology, renewable energy and manufacturing.

Africa loses US$38b to tax evasion

For ordinary Africans who are obliged to pay illegal charges for education, health or the marketing of goods, corruption is a source of diminished opportunity.

Why Rising Food Prices Hit The Poor Hardest

Standard Bank has published a report on consumer spending behaviours and trends, revealing how vulnerable South Africa’s poorest households are to the rising cost of food.

Is EFT making a comeback in Africa?

A recent 2015 Ipsos survey examined some of the drivers and barriers that impacted online shopping around the world.

Redefining banking and finance in Kenya

Islamic Banking has grown rapidly across several regions and is systemically important in key economies.

REVEALED: High net worth individuals’ investment mistakes

A sample of 652 deVere clients in the UK, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. who have investable assets of more than £1m (or the equivalent) were polled.

Banking pay compared: Barclays’ Ramos emerges as best-value, Investec’s Koseff worst.

Ramos, 57, is having to contend with Barclays Plc’s moves to reduce its controlling stake in the third-biggest South African lender as part of British bank’s plan to raise cash, shrink globally and conserve capital.

Rumors South Africa’s finance minister is about to be arrested are scaring investors

Gordhan has consistently denied wrongdoing.

Experts outline how Islamic finance can support achieving the SDGs

The opening speeches were followed by two panel discussions on the role of Islamic finance in the SDGs.

An idea Africa should steal:`trash banking' boosts savings while cleaning Indonesia's cities

At other trash banks account holders can exchange their rubbish directly for rice, phone cards or paying their electricity bills

How to prevent cyber-crime in Africa’s growing mobile market

As such, Africa is ripe for digital opportunities.

Kenya ranked 4th top investment hub in Africa and top in East Africa

This is according to The Ernst & Young Africa attractiveness index released last week which puts the country at fourth position on the continent after South Africa, Morocco and Egypt.

Africa urged to dismantle trade, movement barriers to spur growth

Trade between African nations accounted for just 11pc of total transactions, compared with Asia where regional trade accounted for 40pc and Europe where it was 70pc.

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