10/06/2017
Old Mutual boss suggests industry buyers among OMGI bidders
It may sell subsidiaries in China, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay as part of its break-up, he says.
Wealth and Asset Management
09/18/2017
Old Mutual’s local shareholders to gain access to £1-trillion retail wealth market
The unit will list on the London Stock Exchange, with a secondary listing on the JSE, following the release of Old Mutual plc’s annual results in March and in order to complete the group’s managed separation.
09/15/2017
Investec warns six-month profit unlikely to be improved
Group revenue improved while expenses grew in line with revenue.
09/13/2017
South-African Asset Manager Shutters Zurich Bureau
This was the case with Foord Asset Management, a South-African firm that opened a representation in Zurich at the beginning of 2016.
09/13/2017
Tips for managing a new inheritance
When inheriting substantial wealth, you often go through an emotional and psychological phase.
09/05/2017
Standard Bank Wealth International delivers strong set of half-year results
Standard Bank Wealth International, which this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of the business in the Isle of Man, is 100% owned by Standard Bank Group
09/03/2017
Old Mutual Wealth splits funds unit into two
OM Wealth said it will now work with the management of Old Mutual Global Investors to examine “internal and external structures for the single-strategy business to continue to develop it further.”
08/29/2017
CS' Mozambique Loan: Violation of Regulation?
The money was approved for a development project involving the purchase of a tuna-fishing fleet and the protection of the coastline of the African nation
08/22/2017
$875bn Mena reserves a valid reason to work together, says expert
The stronger is the balance, the less need there is to draw into reserves to defend the currency.
08/22/2017
Sanlam Private Wealth Africa opens office in Mauritius
This includes access to Sanlam's global investment capabilities and the UK-based SPW Global Quality Fund, named the winner in the Best Fund category of the City of London Wealth Management Awards earlier this year.
08/18/2017
No longer the top dog
Once the gold standard in life and investments, Old Mutual is struggling to regain its place among its peers
08/17/2017
Investing in classic cars powers ahead
The Hagi Value in the Classic Car Market conference provided some valuable insight into investing in classics, writes Mark Smyth
08/17/2017
Nedbank spearheads green campaign
The trees are being planted at strategically identified places within Namibian communities.
08/16/2017
The 33rd Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction has an impressive selection this year
All auction wines are selected after rigorous scrutiny in a blind tasting by the members of the guild
08/11/2017
Old Mutual pumps £200m into wealth arm ahead of float
Strong trading and profits in a year of investment
08/08/2017
Absa plays catch-up in hybrid debit/credit card account space
New ‘Premium Banking’ looks an awful lot like FNB’s Fusion Premier proposition…
08/02/2017
Standard Chartered’s lack of divided disappoints investors
Emerging markets bank reports 82% rise in first-half net profits
07/28/2017
Barclays in first-half loss after Africa sale
The second quarter saw us complete two critically important planks of our strategy; both of them ahead of schedule
07/25/2017
OMI unveils offshore bond for Middle East and Africa
Life insurer Old Mutual International (OMI) has launched an offshore bond for advisers in the Middle East and Africa as part of a revamp of its global offshore bond range.
07/19/2017
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda re-launches the priority banking customer value proposition
Priority Banking is our Premium Banking client segment that focuses on providing banking solutions with our signature service to the affluent clients.