Managers of Wealth Africa

Where Does Wealth Come From?

I think that there are only two schools of thought to choose between, and that our society has chosen the one that is disastrously incorrect.

Nigeria’s Top Five Business Heroes

Several factors have contributed to Nigeria’s rise to becoming Africa’s largest economy.

The expat’s champion — Asset allocator with Sanlam

Champion’s background on the UK private discretionary fund management side, including MGM Assurance and Pavillion Asset Management, has therefore become infused with a global perspective.

eVestment Opening Dubai Office to Meet Growing Investor Interest in Traditional, Alternative Managers in Middle East/Africa

The Middle East and Africa’s growing institutional wealth and the increased globalization of the institutional investment industry are major factors behind eVestment’s decision to open its newest office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

300 African SMEs to get together in Dakar

The first direct access platform to finance for the SMEs

The rising HNWI profile in Africa

According to the latest studies, there have never been so many high net worth individuals in the world, and they’ve never been richer.

Myth Busting Family Businesses - KPMG

When most people think of a “family business”, their mind instantly turns to some version of a little corner shop, most likely run by a husband and wife. If not that, as there are famous examples of very successful family businesses, then most

‘The Zebra no longer has a thorn in its foot’ – Kosseff

The bank will face stiff competition in the UK, both from the private banking units within large High Street institutions, such as Barclays and HSBC, as well as established private banks like Coutts.

Cash-flush FirstRand is not in a hurry to hoist its flag in every country

FirstRand’s targeted range for ROE is 18%-22%, but it reported an increase to 24.2%.

Investment strategies of wealthy families

Their mandates typically tend to be inflation plus three of inflation plus five percent.

Banking without borders

You might need a bank account in a foreign country for all sorts of reasons.

Sasfin wants to be a primary bank

Niche financial services company, Sasfin Bank says it is tired of being a secondary bank to its customer base and wants to be a primary bank.

This Island Trumps Nigeria, SA As Most Competitive African Economy

The report titled ‘Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014′ showed that Africa’s economic powerhouses are not competitive enough and this may affect the long-term growth of these economies.

Ugandan multi-millionaire tycoon Launches Mara Mentor In Ghana

The official launch ceremony took place at the Flag Staff House, Accra on Friday, and was led by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Ashish J Thakkar, Founder of Mara Group & Mara Foundation.

India's State Bank to Expand African Footprint

The State Bank of India is expanding its footprint in Africa, according to its managing director, Krishna Kumar.

Credit Suisse combines Europe private bank

Significant progress has been made in solving legacy cross-border tax matters with the aim to finalise by the end of 2015

'To Invest In Africa You Need Balls Of Steel,' Says Aberdeen Asset Management CEO

You live and you learn: Martin Gilbert, founder and CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management, on low moments, Scottish independence, and investing in Africa.

Investec offers One Place for banking by wealthy clients

So, for example, a client could see in one platform their offshore Swiss accounts, their rival banking institutional accounts, their UK credit card balance, the value of their art, vintage cars or race horses, and their share options.

Zambia: New Faces, New Voices - Expanding Women's Role in Financial Sector

Former South African first lady Mama Graca Machel who is the organisation's founder and patron, explained that NFNV is solidly founded on the slogan 'Multiplying Faces, Amplifying Voices, of women across the African continent.

The mansion that African Bank's riches built

The mansion, known as "African Bank House", has recently sprung up in the small coastal town of Rooi Els, about an hour's drive from Cape Town

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