Managers of Wealth Africa

Dynamics and Importance of Bonds

A bond is a fixed income security which represents a loan from the investing public

Africa/ Middle East: Diamond in the rough? by Bourse Securities

As business conditions, infrastructure and access to capital markets begin to improve in the region, global investors have been taking notice.

SA banking CEO pay vs the world

The Financial Times has published a list of what the world’s top bankers were paid in 2014 – here is how our local bankers compare.

UBA Boss Harps on Economic Diversification

Dwindling oil prices around the globe poses serious challenges to a developing economy like Nigeria, hence the need for government to also consider various diversification options,” he said.

10 big facts and trends about Africa and foreign direct investment: It's still sweet money

Giants mingle with minnows such as Togo, while the executives in the region are starting to look inwards for new markets, according to the UN.

What Kenyan youth look into before choosing a bank

Top on their list during the job offer included getting an ideal bank that would serve their interests.

African ministers meet in Addis to boost investment

African ministers, central bank governors, representatives of regional economic communities, multi-national companies, and development partners are meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa

How the Greek crisis impacts Africa

America is going to be the biggest beneficiary of the Greece crisis as the dollar strengthened and commodity prices have been declining

First Bank, GTBank, UBA, Zenith, others make top 1,000 Global Banks list

Nine Nigerian banks have been named among top 1000 global banks by the Banker magazine in London.

Richest banks in South Africa

South Africa’s banks continue to dominate Africa’s banking sector, despite challenges acting against the local currency.

Aviation - The Next Infrastructure Growth Frontier for Africa

The air transport industry in Africa is on the resurgence and aviation is, "The next infrastructure growth frontier for Africa"

What this South African boutique can teach us about diversification

It is a South Africa-based boutique which specialises in local market long/short equity strategies

Very few women in Africa’s corporate boardrooms

The companies with the highest percentage of women on boards are East Africa Breweries of Kenya

Narrowing losses a good omen

Operating costs increased by 4 percent to R1.4bn from the prior period’s R1.3bn

Regulatory requirements top challenge for 79% of financial services institutions - Deloitte

85 percent of financial institutions from around the world reported that their boards of directors currently devote more time to oversight of risk than they did two years ago

Zimbabwe: French Envoy Says Clear Investment Policies Promote Development

The visiting French Ambassador for Climate in Africa and the Middle East, Stéphane Gompertz, says Zimbabwe should create policies which attract foreign direct investment

Retirement funds still in vogue for retirement

About 92% of respondents showed a clear preference for retirement funding as an employee benefit.

Hilton heads hotel development boom in Africa

Hot on its heels is Carlson Rezidor, with 6,953 new rooms in development spread across 32 hotels. Marriott is in third place with 6,412 rooms in its pipeline spread over 36 new properties, 22% up on 2014.

Downgrade threat from SA’s own goals

SOUTH African banks face increased bad-debt levels and costs because of the country’s "own goals", including power cuts and the threat of a ratings downgrade, according to the head of First National Bank (FNB), Jacques Celliers.

Useful Security Intelligence When Using Alternative Banking Channels

There are security intelligence when using alternative banking channels

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