Managers of Wealth Africa

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Stanchart to Downsize Ops

Standard Chartered bank will close up to six branches in Zimbabwe while retrenching about 100 employees in the process as the group downsizes its operations in the country.

Paris Region: a Gateway city for Asian and Middle Eastern investors

High level of cross-border investments from Asia and the Middle East. In 2013, these two areas both invested between $10 and $12 billion outside of their respective regions.

SA’s first private bank for entrepreneurs launches

“We believe that entrepreneurs are critical contributors to the economic growth of South Africa. This is why we’ve created something that is relevant for this sector, and the best part?

Building on diamond prosperity in Botswana

Despite building criticism over media censorship allegations and opponent intimidation in the weeks ahead of Botswana's 25 October 2014 elections, the day passed peacefully and the incumbent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) held its majority, to the d

This Firm Is Considered Nigeria’s Best Money Manager

The asset management division of FBN Capital, the firm is a fully owned subsidiary of FBN Holdings.

Standard eyes Africa’s millionaires

BANKING the wealthy is expected to become increasingly lucrative as the number of ultra-rich Africans grows rapidly, prompting Standard Bank to sharpen its focus on millionaires in Nigeria and Kenya.

FBN Capital Asset Management Emerges Best Fund Manager

FBN Capital Asset Management has been adjudged the best asset manager in Nigeria by EMEA Finance Magazine.

ME bank Targets Wealth Management

The bank plans hubs in nine global cities to gain from an expanding middle class and trade and investments flows within a “west-east corridor” extending from West Africa to China, he said.

Nigerian Billionaire Commits $100 Million To Create 10,000 African Entrepreneurs In 10 Years

The programme will identify and help grow 10,000 start-ups and young businesses from across Africa over the next 10 years.

Bahrain’s Hussein: GCC investors should target Morocco SMEs

The Gulf Cooperation Council investors should invest in Morocco’s small and medium enterprises because they have the potential and the will to succeed

How are Africa's millionaires giving back to society?

The World Bank's World Wealth Report for 2014 revealed a 3.7 per cent rise in the number of wealthy individuals in Africa.

South African Billionaire Turns Master Chef Of $5.7 Billion Deal

The combined company will have more than 6,000 stores across three continents and plans to become one of the top five discount retailers in the world.

Barclays planning 20% headcount increase in MENA

The message coming out of the bank’s wealth and investment management division in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is very different. Barclays is hiring, and it largely wants to attract senior people.

UK Private bank account opens doors for ‘global’ citizens

South Africans who are not UK residents often require a formal introduction to a UK bank

TMF Group Acquires leading provider of fiduciary services in South Africa

This deal provides the Company with a sizable platform from which to accelerate its growth strategy across Africa.

Africa's 50 Richest 2014: The Newcomers

King Mohammed VI owns an estimated 40% stake in Société Nationale d’Investissement

Zimbabwe: Atlas Mara Poised for 100pc Control of BancABC

BancABC has operations in Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Investec Looking for More Wealth-Management Acquisitions

Asset Manager Is Aiming to Reduce Its Dependence on Banking

Barclays Africa Group: Still good to invest in SA despite issues

Barclays Africa Group’s investment banking unit said South Africa was still offering investors opportunities even amid increased labour unrest, electricity shortages and a slowing economy.

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