Managers of Wealth Africa

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World Bank slashes growth forecast for emerging economies

Developing Countries Face Tough Transition in 2015 with Higher Borrowing Costs and Lower Prices for Oil & Other Commodities

How UK investors perceive SA: Pieter Fourie – head of global equities, Sanlam Private Investments (UK)

Sentiment is ‘clearly little bit more negative than, say, a year or two ago’.

Nigeria is West Africa’s most viable investment destination for foreign institutional funds- Oyebola

Speaking at the event, Mr. Oyebola stated, “Nigeria has a compelling investment business case, despite the socio-economic challenges currently being faced.

New 'Cape to Cairo' free trade pact hailed as Africa milestone

The launch of a free trade agreement by three African economic blocs in Egypt this week will be an important step towards a potentially game-changing common market spanning the continent

Five year high for African foreign direct investment in 2014 says EY

Welcome to the 5th edition of our annual Africa attractiveness survey. This milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on how Africa’s attractiveness has evolved.

ACCESS Bank champions economic development

In keeping with its strategy as a catalyst for socio-economic growth, Access Bank Ghana is for the third year running leading discussions at the 2015 Ghana Economic Forum.

Boost investment in Africa’s energy for a triple win for people, power and planet

African governments, investors, and international financial institutions must significantly scale up investment in energy to unlock Africa’s potential as a global low-carbon superpower.

Kenya leads East Africa peers in private equity inflows

Kenya continued its dominance in the region’s private equity industry with the country accounting for more than 60 per cent of private equity deals recorded in the East African region

Ethiopia’s Hot, Nigeria’s Not, for Investors Targeting Africa

Ethiopia was Africa’s eighth-largest recipient of foreign direct investment last year

East Africa: Online Banking Still a Challenge to Many Kenyans

Online banking still remains a challenge to many people even as the smart phone penetration in Kenya experiences substantial growth due to increase in internet and mobile connectivity

Fast-growing ranks of African billionaires need banker

UBS Group AG, the Swiss company that says it banks more billionaires than any other, said wealthy Africans are rapidly adding to the ranks of the rich on the continent needing specialised financial services.

BNY Mellon claims top spot in key EMEA & Asia-Pacific rankings in 2015 Global Investor/ISF custody survey

BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, took the top spot in this year’s Global Investor/ISF Global Custody Survey

FDI project numbers fall in 2014, but capital investment and job creation surge; it's good news in North Africa

EY's Africa attractiveness survey indicates that investor perceptions of Africa reached the lowest level since 2011, but all is not lost

Africa Faces Mounting Risks to Keep Rising Growth Record Going

African nations are facing mounting risks as they seek to extend two decades of rapid economic growth

Inclusive growth achievable through banking Africa’s ‘unbanked’ population

The banking sectors of a number of sub-Saharan African countries have exhibited significant growth in recent years.

South Africa SMEs should consider African expansion

Companies looking to do business in Africa should not rush.

How finance can accelerate steady inclusive growth in Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa’s steady and impressive economic growth remains on track, despite the recent weakening of commodity prices

Africa faces increasing risks on growth targets

As it seeks to keep the rising growth record going.

Retail in Africa proves not to be smooth sailing

When Wal-Mart Stores spent $2.4 billion (R29bn) on a stake in Massmart five years ago, the world’s biggest retailer said it was buying a gateway to high-growth markets in sub-Saharan Africa

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