Managers of Wealth Africa

People are starting to save - Standard Bank

The bank said that in the 12 months leading up to March 2015, the average year-on-year growth was 15.48 percent

Closer look reveals bond sales falling to lowest level since 2012

DO NOT be fooled by the buoyant first-half corporate-bond issuance in South Africa.

South Africa’s ‘Own Goals’ Seen by FNB Boosting Risks for Banks

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, Jacques Celliers.

Standard Chartered’s Africa Crown Threatened by Egypt Loans Boom

Standard Chartered Plc is facing a challenge for the title of Africa’s top loan arranger from a local bank about 1/20th of its size.

SA’s businesses invest more offshore

SA was plagued by protracted strikes, power disruptions and weak demand — factors that dented investor confidence.

Can Africa fund its own growth?

DESPITE witnessing exceptional growth in development finance in recent years, Africa is still faced with the arduous task of mobilising adequate resources to fund its growth and future transformation agenda.

South Africa: Concluding Statement of an IMF Staff Visit

A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or 'mission'), in most cases to a member country

Emirates NBD Research release MENA long-term outlook for June

Using a combination of social and economic indicators, Emirates NBD Research have assessed the long-term outlook for economies across the Middle East and North Africa

South Africans still wary of online banking

Conversely, an overall majority of South African bank customers (64%) feel vulnerable when conducting online transactions.

Dubai leads Middle East and Africa hotel construction

An exclusive new report published for The Hotel Show Dubai 2015 reveals that Dubai is leading the Middle East and Africa for new hotel developments with 96 total projects and 36,523 rooms in the pipeline.

Fitch: Consolidation Will Be Positive for Kenya's Banks

The highly fragmented sector is unable to service the financing needs of some major infrastructure projects.

The lafferty rating and Nigerian banks

In terms of their overall quality, Lafferty Bank Ratings reports that Nigerian banks rank well among banks across the world.

Africa’s 2015 growth second only to Asia: IMF

Africa will continue to record strong growth in 2015, according to new GDP figures forecasted by the International Monetary Fund.

Africa’s 2015 growth second only to Asia: IMF

Africa will continue to record strong growth in 2015

Global Demand For Luxury Homes Strong in the EMEA Region As Ultra Wealthy Buyers Look To Diversify Holdings

Ultra wealthy individuals are buying up luxury homes around the world to further diversify their holdings, according to a new report by Wealth-X and the Sotheby's International Realty® brand released today.

In medium to long term SA banks will remain dominant in Africa, says EY

EMILIO Pera is financial services sector leader at EY.

Repositioning Private Capital: Money Movements Around The Globe

Over the past six years, there have been substantial withdrawals from offshore client accounts, to the tune of as much as CHF350 billion.

Rising Inequality In South Africa and the World: Some Insufficiently Recognised Causes

Episodes of social unrest seem to have escalated in many parts of the world in recent years. Few would disagree that one of the causes for this has been an increase in levels of inequality.

Rating Action: Moody's upgrades East African Development Bank to Baa3 with a stable outlook

Moodys Investors Service has today upgraded the long-term issuer rating of the East African Development Bank to Baa3 from Ba1.

2015 Cost of Living Rankings

Mercer’s 21st annual Cost of Living Survey finds African, Asian, and European cities dominating the list of most expensive locations for employees working abroad

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