05/21/2026
Investec eyes City hiring spree in major move into UK private banking
The expansion will boost its banking presence in London, as it seeks out wealthy clients for what will become a ‘full service primary bank”.
Wealth and Asset Management
05/19/2026
Sovereign Wealth Fund Records Profit in the First Quarter
During the same period, the FSM’s total assets grew by 6.6%, reaching USD 117.4 million, driven by revenues from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exploitation and by financial returns generated from these investments.
05/06/2026
Wealth beyond today
A great example of this evolution is Nedbank Private Wealth’s (NPW’s) Family Approach.
04/20/2026
Standard Bank Awarded Best Private Bank in Mozambique by Euromoney
More than an institutional recognition, it reflects the direct impact our work has on clients’ lives
04/14/2026
The 5-star lodge in South Africa owned by an international cricket legend
The safari villa and the surrounding Elephant Point development are actively managed by the Legacy Group.
03/24/2026
A $44,000 Salary Now Gets Private Banking Access in South Africa
For clients under 30, a four-year degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics is enough to qualify, with discounted fees.
03/18/2026
Alexforbes CEO Dawie de Villiers on how client expectations are evolving in South Africa
Under his leadership, de Villiers guides Alexforbes towards his vision of it becoming the most inclusive retail financial advice firm in Southern Africa.
03/17/2026
Global Finance Names The World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026
All selections were made by the Global Finance editorial team after extensive consultations with bankers, corporate finance executives, and analysts worldwide.
02/16/2026
Swiss wealth management major Banque Pictet opens SA office as African wealth surges
Swiss private bank targets rising millionaire class and cross-border investment flows
02/16/2026
Big shift for salaries in South Africa in 2026
“Although the average nominal salary flattened in December 2025 at R21,397, it was still 1.8% higher than a year ago,” said PayInc Head of Stakeholder Engagements Shergeran Naidoo.
02/03/2026
5 wealth management trends for South African HNW families in 2026
Strategic insight, experience, and emotional intelligence are qualities machines cannot imitate.
01/20/2026
Amethis and Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity announce the final closing of Amethis Fund III in line with its target at EUR 406M
AFIII is the third vintage of Amethis’ flagship pan-African strategy.
01/07/2026
The richest people in South Africa at the start of 2026
The billionaire list for South Africa, based on the live tracking from Forbes, has expanded since the start of 2025, with two additional names now featured on the list.
12/24/2025
South African billionaire cashes in R2.5 billion payday
Bekker sold the shares between 17 and 19 December in several transactions totalling R2.47 billion.
12/24/2025
Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth
Happy New Year to all
12/19/2025
Why Mauritius is Africa’s new magnet for 1,200 millionaires from China, France
Mauritius ranks second only to Morocco, which attracted about 1,400 millionaires over the same period.
12/15/2025
Over 40 jobs that pay more than the average salary in South Africa
Bonuses paid to employees increased by R6.2 billion or 10.9% from R56.7 billion in June 2025 to R62.9 billion in September 2025.
12/12/2025
Investec named South Africa’s Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker
Earlier this year, The Banker also recognised Investec as the Best Performing Bank in the UK in its Top 1000 Global Banks ranking
12/12/2025
Standard Chartered deepens digital wealth push across EMEA
In response to increasing demand for mobile and online financial solutions, the bank continuously enhanced its wealth digital capabilities in key EMEA markets.
12/04/2025
East Africa: Stanchart Moves to Strengthen Wealth and Risk Management in the Region
The collaboration builds on the bank's sponsorship of the annual CFOs East Africa Awards 2025 and introduces a dedicated advisory pathway to help CFOs safeguard and grow both corporate and personal assets.