Managers of Wealth Africa

Africa’s investment opportunities shift from the south

It’s the world’s second-largest continent, with marked structural differences between different regions.

Will our banks be able to withstand the escalating SOE crisis?

South Africa need not wait for the next credit crisis – we’re in one.

Understanding Impact Investment

The study explained that the remaining impact investing capital in the sub-region were found to be highly fragmented, and there are indications that this remains the case.

Afreximbank, SEC Sign Deal

Adequate and competitive local currency funding, through a pre-export financing arrangement will help these entities to create the necessary capacities to produce the goods required for export markets,” Prof Oramah said.

What happens to my investments if SA is downgraded?

Fund managers have a degree of ‘wiggle room’ to escape the harshest volatility.

Moody’s says it’s too early to judge South Africa’s progress

The ratings company cut the outlook for South Africa’s Baa3 foreign- and local-currency assessments to negative on November 1.

New CR17 email leaks: 'We need to be concerned about Ramaphosa's cybersecurity'

The country is one of the 10 most vulnerable countries on the globe at risk to cyber-attacks.

An interview with Sim Tshabalala: sustainable development and leadership at Standard Bank

A conversation with Africa.com and Sim Tshabalala at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Nigeria tightens screws on banks with higher cash requirements

The increase in the cash requirements “could be a gag on banks’ earnings because the CRR is a very aggressive way of tightening liquidity.

SA cannot dodge a downgrade this year, says Alexander Forbes

SA has escaped a downgrade a few times when local economists predicted a downgrade in the past.

Davos 2020 and climate change: How investment risks have shifted over a decade

As recently as ten years ago the environment didn’t register in the top risks for discussion at the World Economic Forum. Now it dominates. This has important implications for investors.

A Conversation with Standard Bank Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala at #WEF20

What is it about the World Economic Forum that brings you and global business and political leaders from around the world to Davos every year?

Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria to keep interest rates on hold this month- Reuters poll

Citi expects the Central Bank of Nigeria to continue unconventional policy measures, such as the aggressive use of open market operations, and the cash reserve ratio to control liquidity.

Future of African payments based on pragmatism

Cash is here to stay – for now

Improving digital access offers greatest private-sector investment opportunities - Standard Chartered

With Standard Chartered’s experience and reach into Africa, the Bank uses banking knowledge, products and its unique footprint to fund sustainable development

The trends that will shape your retirement savings in 2020

Many customers have been resistant to the changes which have taken place with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Risks and opportunities of investing in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya

Despite high unemployment rates in most African countries, they are at varying stages of macro and political cycles, which inform investment opportunities.

Kenya risks debt distress over high interest rates: IMF

Official data shows that Kenya needs to pay Sh441 billion in loan interest this year — an amount that will rise to Sh475.9 billion next year, before rising to a high of Sh483 billion by 2022. This will be paid through collected revenue.

Moody's downgrades Land Bank to junk

The agency said it assumes a high likelihood of government support for Land Bank, given that it’s a state-owned bank.

Banks must build financial base, trust to compete in East Africa

There are good reasons why bigger-is-better.

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