Managers of Wealth Africa

Coronavirus | Banks may need to pitch in more to save SA businesses, says Investec CEO

And because most people understand that the drastic lockdown measures the president took were necessary, they will most likely "respond appropriately".

Central bank revokes cash service provider’s trading licence

The revocation comes at a time the firm had plans to partner with licensed financial institutions such as banks, forex bureaus and mobile cash agents to grow its footprint in Kenya.

African Energy Chamber calls on the Bank of Central African States to relax Forex Rules

New rules notably state that all foreign exchange transfers over $1,680 be vetted for approval by the bank

CBK directive to create new credit-scoring platforms

These so-called thin files often present a big challenge to CRBs since there is no way to assign them any score in the absence of borrowing history.

Treasury’s overdraft at CBK hits Sh64bn high

Money accessed from the overdraft, which is a temporary source of funds to cater for emergencies and priority payments, helps the Treasury finance short-term needs such as salaries and other recurrent expenditure like debt repayments.

A R200bn shot of adrenalin for the formal economy

The R200bn loan guarantee fund is likely to be the medicine South Africa’s stressed corporate sector needs if it is to survive the Covid-19-induced economic crisis.

The crisis can ‘galvanise all of us to eradicate inequality’

To lessen the damage being wrought by the response to Covid-19, the coronavirus budget mixed increased grants with more money for infrastructure and to keep businesses open through spending by state institutions and loans from local and international inst

Tougher rules for borrowers seeking personal loan relief

“You may visit any nearest branch to request for a loan relief through our loan officers. You will require a letter from your employer indicating a salary cut or job termination,” one of the banks says in a notice to customers.

Leonteq, Rand Merchant Bank partner to distribute structured investment products

Rand Merchant Bank head of Structuring Hendrik Fourie said: “Our collaboration with Leonteq will enable us to expand our financial services offering, thus enhancing our value proposition for clients.

CRS And FATCA Update

We have summarised the key updates below which Cayman Financial Institutions (Cayman FIs) need to be aware of

Prudential authority undaunted by challenges facing SA banks in Africa

G20 nations have agreed to freeze bilateral government loan repayments for low-income countries until year-end

Tougher rules for borrowers seeking personal loan relief

Some banks have for instance asked borrowers seeking to defer repayment of their loans to provide letters from employers showing proof of salary cuts or job termination as a condition to be considered for the relief.

Lockdown | Demand for debt repayment relief is 'vast and growing', says Nedbank

But the bank says the need for assistance which include payment holidays and additional credit extension is vast and still growing.

East Africa: Lobby Urges Leaders to Prepare Joint Recovery Plan

The statement, issued at the end of the 76th Board Meeting of the EABC, said all six members of the EAC--Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan --have been affected by the viral disease.

PwC Nigeria: Nigeria’s Finance Act Gets a Facelift to Attract Business and Investment

One of the core objectives of the Act is to bring the laws into line with the federal government’s policies and to generate short-term revenue to fund the 2020 Budget.

Experts call for improved intra-African trade

Businesses on the continent are having stresses so you don’t expect them to ramp up production especially at a point they can’t export.

Standard Chartered Bank Botswana committed to the fight against COVID-19

Drawing on the experiences of our international network especially in markets where the COVID-19 outbreak took hold earlier than in Botswana, Standard Chartered Bank Botswana took early and decisive steps to prepare for the pandemic.

The phasing-out of LIBOR: a helpful guide to the “must-have” features of contractual fall-back language

The question then is what happens to these LIBOR-based products when LIBOR is no longer available. As

Africa tax in brief

African Tax Administration Forum: Guidelines for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic emergency tax measures published

CMA cautions investors against using unlicensed firms

Investors should also confirm the licensing status of any firms offering services in the capital markets industry

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