Managers of Wealth Africa

Raizcorp Acumen Programme open to applications from SA startups

The 24 entrepreneurs selected for the programme will gain access to a range of benefits

Kenyan billionaire plans expansion to quadruple African sales

BIDCO Africa, owned by Kenya’s wealthiest man, is targeting a quadrupling in sales by expanding regionally by the end of the decade to make the company a multibillion- dollar business.

Scramble to manage SA rich

MANAGING the wealth of rich South Africans is becoming increasingly competitive as nonbankers muscle in on the lucrative market.

Dusit International celebrates the Grand Opening of Nairobi hotel

East meets East at dusitD2 Nairobi

EIB to boost Zim’s financial sector

The European Investment Bank plans to offer long-term credit lines to performing local banks for on lending to various sectors of the economy, a European Union diplomat said last week

Standard Bank unveils multiple incubators for entrepreneurs

Breaking into established value chains is challenging.

We are not a rock-island offshore financial centre, says Mauritius

We wish to inform you that Mauritius has put in place a robust and proven regulatory system which is fully dedicated to combating money laundering or illicit transactions.

Self-made tycoon: 'Africa is doing amazing - it's our turn to shine'

From banking to hospitality and real estate to e-commerce, Ashish Thakkar built his vast business empire from scratch.

Old Mutual has bigger plans for Nedbank

The move deviates significantly from a string of high-profile internal appointments that the London-based financial services group has made in the past two years.

Old Mutual announces CEO succession plan

The company has appointed Bruce Hemphill as its new group CE, replacing Julian Roberts.

UAE Bank Targets Africa, Asia For Wealth Management Growth

The bank has been focusing on growing its fee-paying businesses such as wealth management as it aims to offset high levels of competition in traditional banking products.

Rolls Royce Phantom: Luxury Car For Rich And Famous Nigerians

The 2015 prices vary from $319,025 to $407,400 depending on the models or customized ones from the factory. And few super rich Nigerians who don’t mind the cost, spend fortunes to acquire the wonder-on-wheel.

UBP's nimble and bespoke approach

The world of private banking has undergone major overhauls and banks have had to adapt their products and services, in order to answer the new needs of clients.

Anchor distances itself from Clarus ‘Ponzi’ scheme

He said allegations against Mr Kellermann related to offshore activities and there had been no accusations or inferences regarding these local investment funds, which are regulated under the auspices of the Financial Services Board.

Standard Bank Private Clients rebrands Wealth and Investment

The name change is a reflection of our shift in strategy to provide more holistic financial planning and advisory solutions around wealth creation, lifestyle requirements, wealth preservation and legacy and philanthropic ambitions.

SA’s black millionaires coining it

South Africa continues to see a steep rise in the numbers of previously disadvantaged dollar-millionaires who now make up 31% of the country’s High-Net-Worth Individuals

Societe Generale rolls out new security service

The Deposit Box is a world class, safe, and secure private place for customers to store their valuables or irreplaceable items.

Standard Chartered looks to Nigeria, Kenya

STANDARD Chartered, which has operated in Africa for more than 150 years, sees Nigeria and Kenya as the best opportunities on the continent for its business to expand in 2015.

Wealthy whisperers boost luxury brands

Not many consumers are likely to know about the Surtee Group holding company, but most shoppers in urban malls are probably well aware of the top-end brands in its portfolio, such as Hugo Boss, Canali and Hackett.

Bramer Bank provides gateway to investment in Africa

The country combines political stability and an ideal geographic location with good governance and favourable fiscal policy.

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