Managers of Wealth Africa

Allianz unveiles fifth edition of its 'Global Wealth Report'

Based on the findings of the report, the global gross financial assets of private households grew by 9.9 percent in 2013, the highest rate of growth since 2003.

South Africa’s cheapest bank accounts

Worker union Solidarity has released its latest Bank Charges report, ranking the cheapest bank accounts in South Africa across all income groups.

The African Family-Owned Business: A Partner For Private Equity

Passive observers are more familiar with the dynamics and successes of the larger family offices in Africa

South Africa: Competition increased in banking

Competition among banks has increased and consumers choose a bank based on benefits

Bankers' annual meeting set for Nairobi this week

KBA Chief Executive Officer Habil Olaka noted that the annual research conference has quickly become a key calendar event in the local banking industry and was increasingly attracting the attention and participation of more researchers.

Nigeria: Tough Times Ahead for Nigerian Bank Investors

Signals emerging from the global economy can best be described as complex considering the trends in macroeconomic and socio-political sphere.

Rising service expectations in developing markets by By Bisi Lamikanra, Partner & Head Management Consulting, KPMG in Nigeria.

Zenith Bank tops, Access Bank sits bottom while Ecobank joins those totally missing in KPMG’s ratings of Nigeria’s 10 most customer-focused banks divided in three segments of Retail, SMEs and Corporate Customer Banking.

Are S. Africa's Wealthy Looking To Relocate

High net worth individuals in South Africa, as well as around the world, may be looking to relocate in the next five years.

Global Family Office Report 2014

This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the current and prospective outlook of family offices around the world.

Increased Internet access expected to generate more consumer spend across the African continent over the next five years: PwC report

Increased Internet access will generate more consumer spend than any other media product or service in the next five years in the South African entertainment and media industry, according to a report issued by PwC today.

World's billionaire population at record high

The combined wealth of the world’s billionaires increased by 12% to US$7.3 trillion

FirstRand takes sector lead despite lagging Africa growth

Operations in the rest of Africa are important as banks benefit from the significantly higher economic growth in many sub-Saharan countries in comparison to SA’s sluggish gross domestic product.

Second Home Hotspots for the World's Multi-Millionaires

New York's multimillionaire second home buyers are primarily from the rest of the United States, but a large number, too, hail from the UK, Europe as well as the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China).

Thompson Reuters, CNBC Africa announce strategic partnership

Thomson Reuters, which provides intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has partnered with CNBC Africa to provide the broadcaster's various platforms across Africa with the latest financial data and analytical tools.

Bancassurance rising in Sub Saharan Africa

Banks in ten SSA countries – namely Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia – are generally well-positioned to grow as an insurance distribution channel from the rapid incr

African CEOs optimistic about growth despite challenges on the continent - PwC report

‘The Agenda’ compiles results from 260 CEOs in Africa and includes insights from business and public sector leaders from 18 countries

Blue about the banks

You can bank on banks, is the message we’ve been getting since the recent downgrading of the big four banks

Porsche Returns to Kenya With Franchise as Growth Spurs Wealth

Porsche did an “analysis and, based on Kenya’s strong micro-finance indices

UBA named ‘best transaction bank’ in Africa

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA, Phillips Oduoza, welcomed the announcement, noting that the endorsement validates the concerted efforts to ensure the bank’s customers across the continent

Confidence levels in SA ‘take hit from strikes and crime’

While confidence about growth and exports reaches record levels globally, surveys by Grant Thornton and Merchantec caution that SA risks missing out on the boom.

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