07/17/2015
Preqin: Hedge funds in the red for the first time in 2015
The Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund benchmark was down 0.75% in June 2015, ending its five month streak of positive performance.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/16/2015
Global slowdown boosts Africa's hopes of achieving development goals
Investors have been pouring money into Africa in recent years, buoyed by its strong economic growth and improved governance amid slow growth in Europe, China and the United States.
07/15/2015
Paying Taxes: 10 African Countries With Highest Tax-To-GDP Ratios
Africa has seen huge private-sector inflows, building on the “trade-not-aid” mantra that is currently in favor.
07/15/2015
Nigeria’s investment banks feel the squeeze
Like everything else in Nigeria, investment banking will be hit by weak oil prices. Local players may struggle more than their global counterparts.
07/12/2015
Women Daring To Lead Africa
The second pitch competition is underway
07/12/2015
Is Africa’s middle class emerging or not?
The backlash against the story of the emerging middle class in Africa has begun.
07/12/2015
Global Agency affirms KCB Group’s rating with a stable outlook, says bank can fund bigger projects
KCB Group has a strong headroom to fund bigger projects in the East African region on the back of high capital and liquidity buffers
07/10/2015
Where South Africa’s richest people are moving to
New data from New World Wealth shows where wealthy South Africans are spreading their roots as they leave local shores.
07/10/2015
8000 dollar millionaires have left SA since 2000
A new study highlights the movements of the wealthy.
07/10/2015
The world’s super-rich are seeking second citizenship in these eight countries
The UK has the third highest number of millionaires in the world behind the US and Japan.
07/10/2015
How much money top CEOs in South Africa earn
The average inflation in SA for 2014, was 6.1%.
07/10/2015
Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth slows: A look at Nigeria and Kenya
Low commodity prices, soft global demand and domestic structural constraints have conspired to slow growth in sub-Saharan Africa’s oil exporting and importing countries alike.
07/09/2015
China's Investment In Africa - The African Perspective
During his visit to the African Union in 2014, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced that China expects to achieve $400 billion in trade volumes
07/09/2015
Private equity in Africa: report from AVCA conference 2015
Africa is at a different stage of growth to the developed world and growth capital is what Africa needs
07/08/2015
Banking in Africa: Where to keep yours and the family's money - the wise choices
In 2014 Africa was ranked as the continent of the highest returns on capital in the world
07/08/2015
Global AUM up 8% in 2014; institutional inflows flat
Global assets under management grew to a record $74 trillion as of Dec. 31, up 8% from a year earlier, said a report from Boston Consulting Group.
07/08/2015
Sanlam - Hot or Not
Guest Wayne McCurrie from Momentum Wealth and resident expert Paul Theron from Vestact decide from Vestact decide whether Sanlam is hot or not.
07/08/2015
More Millionaires And A Shift In Consumer Behaviour In Emerging Markets Present Opportunities For Luxury Brands
Emerging markets such as India and South Africa will see their millionaire populations rise significantly in the coming decade.
07/08/2015
Global wealth management industry had a solid business year
In spite of financial market uncertainties and currency volatility most lead players experienced overall growth in client volumes. However, the latest KPI growth rates came off the higher ratios in the previous reporting year.
07/08/2015
Deloitte: Women joining but not leading boardrooms globally
The percentage of board seats held by women is currently 15 percent and 6 percent of board chairs are women.